Sonoco Alloyd has developed a 100% electric ergonomic heat sealing machine, the Aergo 6E, which represents a significant upgrade in cleanroom productivity and ease-of-use.
A fully electronic rotary machine, the NFPA79-compliant Aergo 6E is equipped with one heat seal station, one eject station (both standard), and two additional open load stations that can be used to accommodate up to two feeders for versatile package styles. All machine movements of the Aergo 6E are electrically controlled, eliminating the need for compressed air.
The Aergo 6E features a heating plate mounting system. Operators can insert the heating element into a guided shelf where it is locked into place. The heating plate can later be removed, allowing for quicker changeovers and safer operation. Additional features include an overload alert system, redundant safety switches, touch screen controls, an adjustable speed drive, and a 36-in. load height to further enhance operator convenience.
The unit has a 12-in. by 16-in. seal area but a small machine footprint, suitable for small production floors or cleanroom facilities which might not have compressed air hook up capabilities. The Aergo 6E is intended for market segments including retail, automotive, HBA, hardware, medical, electronics, and others requiring high-volume capacity and frequent changeovers. Package applications include face seal blister-to-card, card-to-card, and trapped packaging (two cards and a blister).
