More Automation Comes to Blown Film Processing
New system for cuts in half the time to move from one product format to another.
At K 2022 in Dusseldorf, Windmoeller & Hoelscher debuted its latest offering to automate the blown film process and simplify changeovers. Throughout the week-long October show, W&H gave live demonstrations of the technology, called Easy2 Change, on a multi-layer Varex 2 blown film line.
Easy2 Change is said to supports the machine operator during every necessary step of a product change-over. An intuitive HMI gives the operator full transparency and control throughout the change-over. Innovative technology detects the bubble stability and checks the frost line to ensuring reproducible high film quality.
Photo: WIndmoeller & Hoelscher
The software guides operators through the process to prevent errors while guiding them to pending tasks, W&H says. All components are automatically set, including W&H’s fully automated Arctis air ring.
Compared to an experienced operator, the number of necessary clicks for a product change is reduced by more than 70% and the time needed is cut by over half, says W&H.
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