QCM
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Equipment Information
INDEX:
DESCRIPTION AND KEY FEATURES
LAYOUT
NOMINAL TECHNICAL DATA
CONFIGURATION
Sealed Air Ltd.
Clifton House,
1 Marston Road
St. Neots
GB-Cambridgeshire PE19 2HN
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1480 22 40 00
Telefax:
+44 1480 22 40 66
[email protected]
www.sealedair-emea.com
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Description and key features
1.1
Description
Through this new solution, Sealed Air brings to market new functionalities that
allow visualization of the packaging process, automatic in-line weighing,
automatic in-line label printing, batch management, tracing through the
packaging line, and permanent monitoring for process improvement, etc.
Being a modular implementation, the level of features and functionalities will
be driven by the line configuration and IS software implemented. Sealed Air’s
PakFormance® delivers continuous visibility over packaging rooms, enables
process flow automation, traceability, increases efficiency and significantly
reduces operating costs. PakFormance® provides the ability to measure,
control, and improve both processes and costs.
The Sealed Air PakFormance® Queue Conveyor Modules (QCM) have been
designed to allow for the conveying and tracking of naked, packed or bag loaded
products. They can be used as stand-alone conveyors or in conjunction with
PakFormance®.
Construction is modular and the conveyor frames are designed to be equipped with
1 to 4 conveyors. Various conveyor lengths are available and must be selected
according to the product sizes and application. Note that when used in front of a
dynamic weigh scale, an additional length of conveyor is necessary to allow for the
acceleration and synchronization of the product speed with the weigh scale speed.
Each conveyor comprises a drum motor controlled through a frequency inverter, an
Intralox belt, and a set of product detection sensors. The electrical components controlling the conveyor(s) are installed in an electrical cabinet located on the conveyor
frame, or alternatively in another electrical cabinet of the line.
Construction is simple, robust and fully washdown. All critical parts are treated
against the corrosive environment often found in food production and packaging
rooms. Designed with ergonomics, safety and hygiene in mind it is easy to use and
clean, simple to maintain and meets all relevant European legislation for safety and
hygiene.
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Key features
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Single naked, packed or bag loaded product transport conveyor, allowing tracing when used in conjunction with PakFormance®
1 to 4 conveyors on one frame
Multiple conveyor lengths available to suit to various products and applications
Intralox belt with variable speed up to 1 m/sec, belt removable without tool
Washdown design, allowing easy and effective cleaning
Good access for maintenance
Robust, high quality build standard using food approved materials
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PakFormance® is an integration platform that enhances our ‘total systems’
approach and uses information to provide value to our customers. The
PakFormance® offering is a unique combination of IS hardware, IS software,
and equipment that delivers a network for data exchange. The offering has the
ability to link Sealed Air’s systems to each other and to third party equipment
(scales, printers, labelers etc.). PakFormance® is modular, flexible, scalable,
configurable, supportable, and focused on packaging.
Layout
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Fig. 2-1, Layout - 1 conveyor, product flow from right to left
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Fig. 2-2, Layout - 2 conveyors, product flow from right to left
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Fig. 2-3, Layout - 3 conveyors, product flow from right to left
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Fig. 2-4, Layout - 4 conveyors, product flow from right to left
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Nominal technical data
3.1
Machine dimensions
Height & width
Length
3.2
See machine layout
See section 3.2
Standard conveyors lengths and weights (including
electrical cabinet)
See section 4.1 for the rules for choosing the correct conveyor length
Conveyor combination (total conveyor length in brackets)
Standard conveyor lengths
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1 x 700 (700mm)
115kg approx.
1 x 900 (900mm)
123kg approx.
1 x 1020 (1020mm)
125kg approx.
1 x 1220 (1220mm)
138kg approx.
1 x 1100 (1100mm)
135kg approx.
1 x 1250 (1250mm)
140kg approx.
1 x 1370 (1370mm)
145kg approx.
2 x 700 (1400mm)
198kg approx.
2 x 900 (1800mm)
216kg approx.
2 x 1020 (2040mm)
220kg approx.
2 x 1100 (2200mm)
230kg approx.
2 x 1220 (2440mm)
240kg approx.
3 x 700 (2100mm)
276kg approx.
3 x 900 (2700mm)
302kg approx.
3 x 1020 (3060mm)
308kg approx.
3 x 1220 (3660mm)
335kg approx.
4 x 700 (2800mm)
363kg approx.
4 x 900 (3600mm)
400kg approx.
4 x 1020 (4080mm)
405kg approx.
4 x 1220 (4880mm)
445kg approx.
Conveyor in front of dynamic weigh scale
1 x 700 (700mm)
115kg approx.
1 x 900 (900mm)
123kg approx.
1 x 1100 (1100mm)
135kg approx.
1 x 1220 (1220mm)
138kg approx.
1 x 1370 (1370mm)
145kg approx.
700-900 (1600mm)
206kg approx.
900-1100 (2000mm)
223kg approx.
1020-1220 (2240mm)
228kg approx.
1220-1370 (2590mm)
243kg approx.
700-700-900 (2300mm)
283kg approx.
900-900-1100 (2900mm)
312kg approx.
1020-1020-1220 (3260mm)
318kg approx.
1220-1220-1370 (3810mm)
341kg approx.
Conveyor below APLM (RL only)
1 x 1100 RL (1100mm)
135kg approx.
1 x 1250 RL (1250mm)
140kg approx.
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Utilities
3.3.1
Electrical
Voltage
No. of phases
Frequency
Average consumption per
hour
Installed power
Current protection
3.4
Working characteristics
3.4.1
Product dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight
3.4.2
0.5 kW per conveyor
10A C / 6A delayed action type
150 - 840 mm max.
80 - 530 mm max.
50 - 305 mm max.
20 kg max.
Bag details
Length
Width
Bag type(s)
3.4.3
3 x 400 V AC
3 + earth
50 Hz / 60 Hz
0.4 kWh per conveyor
250 - 1067 mm max.
550 mm max.
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Functional details
Belt speed
Noise level
Operator
Up to 1 m/s
< 75 dB (A)
No operator required
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Configuration
4.1
Standard
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Electrical cabinet installed on the conveyor frame
Conveyor belt width 550 mm
Conveyor length:
– See section_3.2 Standard conveyors lengths and weights (including
electrical cabinet), page 7
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Rules for selecting the conveyor length:
– For naked and packed products:
Minimum conveyor length = max product length + 106 mm
– For bag loaded products, not sealed:
Minimum conveyor length = max bag length + 106 mm
– For naked, packed or bag loaded products in front of a dynamic weigh
scale:
Add another 200 mm to the previous calculations
Note: Following the calculation of the conveyor length, use the next
standard length up from the result
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4.2
Technical manual
Declaration of Incorporation
Versions
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Conveyors with product flow from left to right
Conveyors with product flow from right to left
Conveyors height: 850, 900 or 950 mm nominal
Electrical cabinet not installed on the conveyor frame, components integrated
into a customized and separate electrical cabinet of the line.
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4.3
Options
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Brackets for 700, 900, 1020 or 1220 mm conveyor frame connections (Bracket
to connect QCm to QCm, or QCm to BL15). Note: A weigh scale should not
be connected to other conveyor frames.
Drive with encoder for variable conveyor speed when used in conjunction with
a PakFormance® Product Sizing Module
Safety bracket in front of weigh scale
Safety bracket in front of LU15/LU15M
Cable duct cross section (Required if line layout changes from LR to RL or opposite)
Spare parts kit
Product guide
Product sensor covered
Note: If in doubt, ask the Custom Engineering Department for help with the
configuration.
Spare parts kit
Description
Qty
MOTOR DRUM RUBBER COATED
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LINK BELT SERIE 1100 FLAT TOP
0.5
FUSE MICRO TRA 6.3 X 32 4A
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CABLE FOR PHOTOCELL 5M
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PHOTOCELL RECEIVER
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PHOTOCELL EMITTER
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SENSOR INDUCTIVE PNP M18 SN 10MM
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SPEED DRIVE VARIABLE MX2 0.4KW
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BASE I/O MODULE COMPACTBLOCK COMPLETE
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4.3.1