Matrix, powered by Pro Mach, offers laser scoring and marking combined in one system on the Inever BY300 multilane stickpack machine. The BY300 is ideal for low-to-medium production of quality stickpack seals for dosing powders, granules, solids, liquids, and pastes.
A patented CO2 laser-based system with an estimated operating life exceeding 45,000 hours performs both scoring and marking operations. The score line is perfectly straight across the stickpack and produces a consistently precise tear. The laser scores the outermost layer of film without damaging the inner layer. The score line facilitates the straight-line tear.
Laser scoring and marking can be used on paper, plastic, and coated treatments. According to the vendor, laser marking is a sought-after marking technology due to its low lifecycle cost, well defined and precisely placed images, and flexibility in terms of text, graphics, photos, and barcodes. It is also a clean process that does not require solvents.
Output ranges from 150 stickpacks/min for a three-lane operation to 350 stickpacks/min with seven lanes. Widths range from 1.8 in. for a three-lane operation to 0.67 in. for seven lanes. Lengths range from 1.18 in. to 8 in. The BY300 can also be specified with ink-jet or thermal printing and embossed coding for variable data.
The BY300 features PLC control, brushless servomotors, and a touchscreen HMI. The machine’s rugged ergonomic design lends itself to easy cleaning and low maintenance. Available options include the following:
• Dust aspiration for powders
• Collating/counting conveyors for cartoning
• Integrated top-load or end-load cartoning
• Mechanical cam drive
