DELTA 6000 R: TOP PERFORMANCE ON TORTILLAS
19/02/2019 Ilapak Ltd
ILAPAK's Delta 6000 R flow wrapper with MAP for packing tortillas and flat breads is now capable of speeds of up to 150ppm following several design enhancements.ILAPAK's engineers have enhanced the performance of the machine's transversal sealing system by upgrading the motors and gearbox, resulting in a more robust construction that can support higher speeds.
The Delta 6000 R combines all of the features of the flagship Delta 6000, including full modularity and ultra-hygienic design, with the ability to produce MAP packs with hermetic seals for products of up to 15" in diameter. The specialised 'inverted' system was developed specifically for delicate bakery items such as soft tortillas and flatbreads that cannot be handled mechanically.
"The key to handling these difficult products is a combination of lugless technology and an independent motion multi-belt system. Product is received from the upstream process, synchronised and handled through the machine without any direct mechanical action. Instead, it simply uses linear belts running at different speeds to provide soft transfer and create a pitch for the flow wrapper without accumulating the product. A counter-rotating calibration belt ensures that the stacks being presented to the wrapper are of a consistent height," explains Christian Ballabio, product manager at ILAPAK.
Prior to sealing, the system gently pushes together the tortillas to draw out any trapped air, a step that improves MAP performance and maximises shelf life.
Strong hermetic seals are created on a high speed long-dwell sealing system. The longitudinal sealing unit features independent motorisation for more precise fin control. It uses four sets of heated rollers operating at different speeds to create the longitudinal seam, resulting in superior presentation.
For adding reclosable functionality, the system can be equipped with a web-directional adhesive or tear tape applicators. Mounted at the film unwind area of the wrapper, this unit slits the film in the longitudinal direction, and continuously applies the tape over the slit, maintaining MAP integrity and pack's barrier properties.
For more information, please contact:
Ilapak Ltd
29 Riverside Way
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 2YF
Tel: 0208 797 2000
Email: marketing@ilapak.co.uk
Web: www.ilapak.co.uk
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