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ARC™ “Automatic Ribbon Control” A System to Automatically Control Gelatin Ribbon Thickness Regardless of Machine Speed or Gel Viscosity! Spreader Box (Gate View)
Spreader Box (Back View)
Laser Camera (Top View)
PLC Controls enclosure Laser Camera (Bottom View)
6” Touch Screen Control Panel
The ARC™ is sold in kit form and can be installed on virtually any softgel machine. The ARC™ is an automatic gelatin ribbon thickness control system that maintains gel thickness to within 0.001" of the set point. It monitors the gel thickness up to 1,000 times per second which allows your machine to run faster without compromising capsule integrity, increasing product output and quality. The ARC™ system provides a cost effective way to ensure gel ribbon thickness without operator intervention. It automatically adjusts gel ribbon thickness, on the fly, within one second of a set point deviation. This makes the operator more efficient and able to focus on other production needs. The ARC™ is designed to maintain gel thickness regardless of machine speed, gel viscosity variations or machine and room temperatures. This ensures optimum accuracy at maximum output. Ribbon thickness can be set before the spreader boxes are filled which dramatically reduces startup time. Since the ARC™ begins measuring and adjusting immediately upon gel feeding it can reduce start-up waste by up to 84%. The ARC™ spreader box is constructed of heavy duty anodized aluminum which is 66% less weight than standard bronze boxes. The aluminum construction also provides a 35% faster heating and cooling response time when temperatures require changing. All contact surfaces are 316 stainless steel or FDA approved
22505 N. 18th Dr. ~ Phoenix, AZ 85027 ~ (623) 582-2 2800 Fax: (623) 582-4 4099
[email protected] ~ www.capplustech.com
Advantage Less waste, better yield
Increased machine speed
Feature
Benefit
Gel ribbon thickness held to 0.001” of set point
Consistant ribbon thickness results in less product loss
Automatically monitors and adjusts gel thickness on the fly
No operator adjustments are required. The time-consuming need to monitor ribbon thickness is eliminated
Gel ribbon thickness monitored 1,000 times per second
Allows machine to run faster with increased production and quality
Aluminum spreader boxes with 316 stainless steel inserts
66% less weight and 35% faster heating and cooling response time
Less injection wedge heat needed
Injection wedge temperature does not have to over compensate for ribbon thickness variations
Improved product quality Adjusts gel thickness variation within 1 second of variation detection
Extends die roll life
Better capsule sealing, less rejects
Accurate gel thickness immediately upon start up
Dramatically reduces set up time and waste by up to 84%
6” color touch screen controls spreader box adjustments
Easy operator set up with instant feedback
Less die roll pressure required
die roll pressure does not have to over compensate for ribbon thickness Variations, die rolls
SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements
120V AC 1 PH, 5A max
Air Requirements
60 PSI, 20 CFM max
Gate Drive Resolution
.0001mm/step
Gate Speed
0.625mm/sec
Sensing Distance
40 mm +/- 2.5mm
Control system
Direct Logic 205 PLC
Color Touch Screen
6”, 32K, 320 x 240 resolution
Measurements
14”W x 16”D Stainless Steel Control Panel Stainless Steel
PLC Controls Enclosure
Laser controlled instruments monitor and adjust ribbon thickness automatically
22505 N. 18th Dr. ~ Phoenix, AZ 85027 ~ (623) 582-2 2800 Fax: (623) 582-4 4099
[email protected] ~ www.capplustech.com
