Ishida speeds up snack packing

Ishida Europe has introduced single and twin high-speed snacks packing systems. Comprising either a 14-head or 18 head CCW-RV multihead weigher and Atlas single or twin bagmakers, they are capable of weighing and packing potato crisps (chips) at up to 150 bags per minute per tube, with close to zero giveaway and at greater than 99% efficiency.

As shown at Interpack in May 2014, this high performance is achieved using the new Ishida Charge Transfer Control (CTC) system. The reduction in product charge length means speeds can be closely controlled to deliver increased throughput, while contributing to lower product and film waste. The system enables bagging speeds to be increased by a further 25% without compromising product integrity.

Key to the CTC’s operation is a high-speed chute design, featuring a rotary poker and shutter system, combined with gentle product handling. In addition, the Atlas bagmaker incorporates ceramic hot knives with enhanced, hard-wearing jaws.

A hygienic construction ensures simple maintenance and cleaning, and the CTC requires no dedicated tooling, which enables fast changeovers. Easy monitoring and control is via the intuitive Ishida Snacks system control screen.

The new Ishida CTC is also easily retrofitted to existing Atlas systems and the weigher/bagmaker combination can form part of a fully integrated packing line.

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