Mackie’s Crisps installs new kit
The Ishida iTPS comprises an Ishida 14-head multi-head weigher and Atlas bagmaker along with a throat metal detector and thermal transfer coder, all fully integrated using Ishida iTPS software and controlled and monitored via an remote control unit (RCU).
The Atlas bagmaker features double rotary jaws and control technology to combine fast speeds with accurate film registration and tight bag seals to minimise raw material waste, film loss and downtime for film changes.
An innovative sealing unit creates tight seals without wrinkles even during high-speed packing. Pressure, temperature and sealing time are set on the RCU to match the production speed and film characteristics. The Atlas’s product charge control strips any remaining product from the seal area and also prevents product from being blown upward, while an auto film splice module reduces product changeover times by up to 10%.
The three iTPSs are situated at the end of the Mackie's production line, each one linked to a flavouring station supplied by Heat & Control. This gives Mackie's the flexibility to weigh and pack up to three crisp varieties simultaneously.
Contact: Ishida
