NEWS Introduce The i-1
The i-1 is the first in a line of products from MPE UK known as the I-series.
The i-1 intelligent inline heat sealing machine.
High speed inline tray sealer built to seal up to 75 packs per minute.
The i-1 is intelligent in its mechanical, hardware and software design.
The aim of the i-1 is to provide a machine that is well engineered, easy to maintain (reducing expensive down times) and also easy and intuitive to operate.
The i-1 provides the user with a simple and self intuitive interface allowing minimal training to operate the machine.
Transparent guarding provides operators full unobstructed views of the machine, making it easier to identify problems and reduce time taken in problem solving.
The i-1 does not use servo technology. In doing so greatly simplifies the machine. No special software, laptop or experience is required to set-up or diagnose faults.
The i-1 uses simple uncomplicated hardware that can easily be maintained and repair should a fault arise.
The i-1 uses commonly found inverter technology to drive its motors.
The i-1 uses the latest ARM based HMI screen technology, enabling extensive system functionality, fast refresh time and eye pleasing graphics.
The i-1 is capable of self monitoring all of its systems and diagnosing system issues.
Trend data can be shown on the HMI screen to enable the operator to analyse the machine performance during production.
The i-1 uses a linear encoder on its seal cylinder. This allows for greater control over its seal cylinder and is used to provide additional information regarding the sealing performance of the machine
Simplified self intuitive graphical interface, helps simplify the user experience reducing the amount of operator training required.
The i-1 provides quick tool changing (Auto tool for electrical and mechanical
installation), accurate tool alignment, infeed and outfeed belts can be changed in less than 2 minutes.
MPE has introduced its bespoke custom
designed login system. This is a new technology within the heat sealing business which MPE is currently pioneering.
User access can also be restricted to individual users. This provides tighter control over access rights to settings and also making it possible to create an audit trail.
Tooling can be recognised automatically, and the machine will then load all the relevant settings for that tool.
USB export and import of data is possible making it easier to transfer machine settings between production lines and back up valuable settings remotely.
Local remote monitoring gives the customer the ability to monitor the i-1 from any workstation or mobile device connected to the same network as the machine.
Remote diagnosis and program updates via the internet. Additional features fitted as standard.
The i-1 is delivered gas flush ready no upgrade required. The i-1 is delivered with a registered film system as standard. The i-1 can be fitted with cost effective quick change tooling. The i-1 is delivered with film snap detection as standard. The i-1 is delivered with pot crush detection as standard.
For more information or to arrange a demo / visit contact MPE Uk Limited. Tel: 01663 732700 Fax: 01663 732900 Sales:
mark@mpe-uk.com
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Toby Bridges, centre, with members of the NBT team, Joel Hodgson and Luke Feilden.
Every can counts
KEY industry players are backing a can recycling programme de- signed to help businesses drive up their recycling rates. The ‘Every Can Counts’ cam- paign has been developed by the can manufacturing and recycling industries in partnership with government agency Zero Waste Scotland and soft drinks giant AG Barr. In Scotland, an estimated 252 million drinks cans are consumed every year outside the home and organisers of the initiative reck- on businesses of 50 employees could recycle around 3000 cans each year if everyone took part in a daily recycling routine. The programme funding part-
ners include: Beverage Can Mak- ers Europe, Can-Pack UK, Novelis, Red Bull, Tata Steel, and UK Can Makers.
It is hoped more businesses across Scotland will participate and as an added incentive it is of- fering the first 100 firms to sign up a free starter pack, advice and resources.
“The Every Can Counts scheme makes it simple and easy for peo- ple to recycle more drinks cans at work and whilst on the go,” said AG Barr’s commercial direc- tor Jonathan Kemp.
“It will also help contribute towards achieving the Scottish Government’s national recycling target.”
January-March 2013
North east firm targets growth
NBT GROUP is on target to double its turnover by 2015 with an new growth strategy and image for its new generation of customers. Established over 100 years ago,
the family-run firm is one of the longest standing packaging busi- nesses in the North East. The founder’s great grandson
Toby Bridges is currently at the helm and overseeing a rebrand- ing exercise that has involved the creation of three new company brands to allow clearer room for growth.
THINK is its industrial tapes and adhesives business,
DEFINITIVE
provides packaging and SIDEKICK supplies office products to the SME community. Bridges said: “The range of
packaging we offer is extensive and the product range includes everything and anything, from bubble wrap and printed tape, to robust boxes and edge, protec- tors providing maximum protec- tion for your goods.”
Established in 1908 in Newcas-
tle, the NBT Group now employs 19 people at its North Tyneside base, and recently employed its sixth member of staff in less than two years.
The managing director added: “2012 has been a great year showing 30% growth and with these new brands for our three distinct service lines, we are geared up to take our products and services to a more targeted audience.”
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