The Linkx Sapphire bottle collating shrink wrapper has been specifically designed to collate and shrink wrap unsupported collations or bottles, to create a cost effective transit package, ready for either manual or fully automatic palletisation.

Developed from the Linkx RS Shrink Wrapper with book specific bottle mechanism, the Linkx Sapphire uses servo drives for all major functions, allowing all motions to be controlled automatically, eliminating the need for manual settings and adjustments, ensuring that reliable accurate operation is maintained under all conditions.

Versatile and repeatable size product changeovers at the push of a are among the key benefits of the system, to meeting the growing need for ‘just in time’ manufacturing processes.

Developed from the outset to offer convenient, dependable and repeatable operation, the packaging line features an open design throughout, allowing easy access for cleaning and maintenance.

Collation mechanisms to suit bottle shape can either be scroll or starwheel type, these are application specific.

System description.
• Infeed slat conveyor
• Product turning scrolls or product specific starwheel
• Collatin conveyor
• Main product pusher
• Cradle type film reel holders
• Low film sensors
• Powered film feed system
• Easy lace film load facility
• Sealing-cutting head
• Electronic seal-cut temperature control
• Reversible sealing tips
• Jaw obstruction sensor
• Auto height adjust pneumatic pack clamp
• Side seal conveyor to shrink tunnel
• Auto adjust pop up side seals
• Variable speed, PTFE woven mesh tunnel conveyor
• Pack tidy compression unit
• Electronic tunnel temperature control
• Variable speed, twin fan, air circulation system
• Main Frame
• *2mm Acrylic guard panels
• Integrated plc control system
• Alarm beacon
• Safety-emergency circuits
• Operator control panel with HMI
• Remote, stop-start station
• Upstream & downstream interlocks
• Network compatible for diagnostics
• CE compliance throughout

Features
Table top design
Servo control
Reduced downtime for size and film changes
Programmed auto size change and quick fit, tool less parts
Clear guard panels and doors
Operator touch screen
Easy to lace, film feed
Robust construction
UK design & build

Benefits
Easy and unimpeded access
Accuracy and total repeatability with built in product sensitivity
Easy size change with minimal downtime and instant start up
Minimal maintenance required
Total operational visibility
Simple controls with specific access and permissions
Full UK Service/breakdown support