Sikri Packaging Corporation - Accessories to our machines

ACCESSORIES

SIKRI Machines come with a number of state of the art features and accessories, some of which are standard, while some are optional. Given here is a list of accessories available; there is a FLASH ® demonstration for each item. Please view these to decide what you need with your machine.

The Accessory		The Benefits of Installing the Accessory

Multiple Track Options - for liquid machines View Demo	....	Some of our 4 side seal liquid models can be made with 2 track, 3 track or 4 track output, depending on the size of the sachets. This multiplies the speed of the machine by 2, 3 or 4 times respectively. The minimum sachet width for multi-track is 30 mm (4 track), and the maximum sachet width is 75 mm (2 track).

High Speed Option View Demo	....	For special applications, like packing salt or sugar in miniature 4 side seal or 3 side seal sachets, we currently offer special machines with speeds up to 200 packs per minute in single track. The sachet length must be limited to one size only within a small range of up to 3 mm plus or minus. The sachet lengths for which high speed machines can be supplied is 32 mm at the minimum and 60 mm at the maximum.

Dynamic Adjustable Volumetric Doser View Demo	....	In order to control the packed weight of the product accurately, and also provide a wider weight range for packing, we can provide this specially constructed doser with telescopic cups, where the adjustment can be made even while the machine is in operation. This ensures accuracy of +/- 1% even with products with varying bulk density.

Electronic Print Registration View Demo	....	Most sachet designs require precise sealing and cutting at a specific point so that the illustration and text appear perfectly placed on the finished pack. Our low cost electro-mechanical electronic print registration control system ensures that the machine seals and cuts at the specified point, and maintains sachet length continuously and perfectly. Sachet length is set by change of gears and registration control is achieved by a system of a high-speed reversible motor electrinically synchronized with an electronic eye-mark sensor.

ATM-19 Computerized Print Regisration View Demo	....	The computerized ATM-19 system is an advanced electronic print registration system. This is a microprocessor based device which uses a stepper motor for controlling the traction and speed of the packaging film.The desired length of the sachet can be set through push button control and the system adjusts itself for eye mark correction, machine speed and sachet length so as to achieve sealing and cutting at the exact point everytime . The system also includes a low wastage film setting system , display of total count and machine speed.

Full Stainless Steel Body Cladding View Demo	....	We offer a choice of cladding ourmachines with complete stainless steel aisi 304 or aisi 316. Available with 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm or 2 mm thickness, mirror finish or matt finish. This ensures more hygienic environment for the product being packed,elimination of iron contamination and longer and maintenance free machine life.

Electronic Speed Control (sachets per minute) View Demo	....	We offer 2 types of electronic speed control to determine the output of sachets per minute. One is PLC controlled, and the other is controlled by an independent motor speed control system. With this option, it is possible to control the output of the machine from 50% to 100% of rated peak speed, to enable the operator to maintain the optimum packing speed at the touch of a button. There is no need to change any v-belts or pulleys as in other VFFS machines.

Jogging (Inching) Function View Demo	....	To enable the operator to carry out routine cleaning of the sealing jaws, emptying out and cleaning of the volumetric doser and also to set the packaging film, an inching switch is provided which will momentarily operate the motor for limited forward motion .

PLC Controlled output deviator with programmable sachet counter View Demo	....	In order to eliminate the need for counting the sachets for secondary packing, we offer a system of oscillating the output of a user-defined number of sachets in alternate directions to enable the operator to collect the pre-determined number of sachets in separate receptacles. This option is available with 4-side seal and lateral 3-side seal machines only.

PLC Controlled PID Temperature Controllers View Demo	....	Exact control of sealing temperature is critical for seal integrity, avoiding wastage due to leaking sachets and to avoid burning at the seals. PID temperature control is the only method of controlling set temperatures up to 1/10th of a degree centigrade. Our PLC's are specially tuned individually for each machine that we make using the PID system so as to maintain exact set temperatures - leading to better packing efficiency.

PLC Controlled Heater Burnout Warning View Demo	....	If the machine continues functioning at high speed when there is a heater burn-out, the sealing on all the subsequent sachets fails - resulting in huge rejections and loss of production. This PLC controlled warning system stops the machine immediately in case of heater burn-out,, and also indicates which heater is to be changed.

PLC Controlled Hopper Level Low warning with interlocking View Demo	....	The PLC automatically shuts down the machine, and gives a visual and audible warning when the level of the product is critically low, by means of a level sensor installed on the hopper. For the user this means lesser supervision required and therefore lower running costs.

PLC Controlled End Of Packaging Film Warning with interlocking View Demo	....	The PLC automatically shuts down the machine, and gives a visual and audible warning when the film runs out, by means of an optical sensor installed on the unwinding mechanismr. For the user this means lesser supervision required and therefore lower running costs.

PLC Controlled Hot Foil Printing Unit View Demo	....	We offer an electronic hot foil stamping unit for printing a two-line batch number/date or manufacturing code. The unit is synchronized with the machine through the PLC so that the stamping is done horizontally and vertically at the exact space provided on the sachet. The impression is permanent and indelible. The codes may be alpha-numeric.

PLC Controlled Knocking Device View Demo	....	For machines packing fine powders in miniature sachets, we have developed a PLC controlled device to force the powders down the delivery chute. This knocking device is synchronised with the drop of the product, and provides agitation to the delivery tube so that the product does not slow down or get stuck to the sides. With the aid of the PLC, the operator can increase or decrease the duration of the vibration to achieve maximum dropping efficiency.

Central Lubrication for Bushings View Demo	....	The machine needs proper lubrication in the sealer bushings to perform efficiently. In order to make this job easier and quicker, we provide a central lubrication system which delivers the lube oil to all the bushings merely by pulling a lever.

Hole Punching System for Hanging View Demo	....	In many shop and supermarkets, the sachets are displayed on hangers or danglers.To facilitate this practise we can provide for a hole of 4 mm diameter to the punched in the top-seal area at the time of the filling sealing operation.

European Style Safety Covers With PLC Controlled Interlocking View Demo	....	Under European laws, no moving parts of the machine may be exposed, in order to give maximum safety to the operator and avoid accidental injury. We provide carefully fabricated safety covers which give maximum protection, yet are convenient to open/remove for maintenance work. In case of any wrongful opening or removal of the safety doors, a PLC controlled interlocking system shuts down the machine.