The 10VGT is a fully automated vacuum and gassing seamer for closing cans in modified atmosphere. It comprises a single seaming station, with automated lid placement and servo driven indexing turret. Parallel infeed and outfeed conveyors allow the 10VGT to be positioned in an existing line without the need for altering configuration.
The machine is manufactured fully from 316 stainless steel and FDA and EU approved blue acetal plastic where delicate can handling is required. Food grade lubrication is used where absolutely necessary but in minimal places and robust oil seals ensure there is no lubrication in food contact areas.
Cans are fed into the seamer, through adjustable conveyor guides on a stainless steel conveyor, powered by a high quality SEW helical gear motor. A top of the range Siemens S210 servo motor connected to a low backlash, food grade Wittenstein gearbox, drives the indexing turret.
The 10VGT has inbuilt checks and alarms for any issues, such as end in place sensor for no lid, no seam and constant pressure monitoring to ensure correct vacuum and gassing pressures are reached.
The inbuilt vacuum pump is oil free, to ensure there is no danger of oil mist polluting the atmosphere in the clean room. The vacuum hose is connected using hygienic triclamps which can be quickly disconnected for cleaning.
All of the settings are adjustable on the Siemens touch screen HMI. The HMI also includes production monitoring, the ability to switch between vacuum only, gassing only, vacuum and gassing or atmospheric at the touch of a button. The control system has a remote access module that allows Innovus to diagnose any potential faults and also monitor run time for servicing requirements. This module is connected to the network through either 4G, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, depending on customer preference.
Technical Data
- Compressed air input: 10 mm hose push in connector / 3/8" BSP / 10 bar max./ 6 bar min / Maximal consumption of 150L min
- Carbon dioxide input: 3/8" hose push in connector (John Guest) / BSP thread 3/8"
- Power supply : 3-phase 400 V / 50-60Hz, current consumption 16A max
- Dimensions: 2100 x 2200 x 1978 mm (W x D x H)
- Net weight : 600kg
