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A-B-C 170 Tray Former & Packer

A-B-C 170 Tray Former & Packer
The A-B-C 170 packer is a versatile high speed machine, designed to deliver performance and flexibility to your packaging line.
Capable of packing any rigid or semirigid container, this packer is equipped with A-B-C's signature accumulator and tray loading mechanisms to assure smooth product handling. Equipped with integrated intelligent controls, the Model 170 utilizes a variety of non-contact sensors to continuously monitor high speed operation.
Whether you need to pack bottles, cartons or cans, there is a 170 packer for you, built to satisfy your production needs now and in the future.
High Performance Features of the A-B-C 170
- Tubular steel frame construction.
- All-mechanical main drive.
- Chain-driven flight lug tray transfer.
- High capacity Venturi vacuum system.
- Color Touchscreen controls.
Reliable Performance
- Top feeding tray magazine and mechanical transfer ensure proper tray feed.
- Product lockout device secures incoming product to ensure precise loading.
- Harmonic motion drive transfers the packed tray from loading to sealing, for maximum stability.
- Steel folding arms square and seal each tray tightly around the product load.
- Safeguards switch the packer to standby mode if the product or tray supply is interrupted.
- Sensors monitor container feed, positioning, and tray sealing to ensure consistent operation.
Reduced Maintenance
- Stainless steel construction in all product contact points.
- Sealed bearings throughout.
- Permanetly lubricated air cylinders.
- Inlet filter regulator.
- Back-up eye for surge control.
- Elevated beacon fault light.
Variable Speed Capability
- Up to 20 tray per minute operation.
- Soft Stop - quits operation without dumping air.
- Main drive jog function.
- Manual operation of all functions including glue test.
Standard Fault Detection
- Downstream backup.
- Tray magazine is empty or low.
- No product.
- No / low air pressure.
- Guard door opened.
- Emergency stop activated.
- Motor overload.
- Photo eye is dirty or misaligned.
- Encoder or coupling malfunction.
Optional Features
- Partition inserter to add stacking strength.
- Magazine extensions for additional capacity.
- Repeatable position indicators on adjustment shafts.
Specifications of the A-B-C 170
- Tray range: Display, half-height and full height trays.
- Electrical: Primary 230 or 460v, 60hz, 3ph, NEMA 12.
- Air: 1.0 scfm per cycle at 70 psi.
- Speed: Up to 25 trays/minute.
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Professional Packaging Systems is your comprehensive packaging resource for high-speed packaging machines and equipment and complete, integrated packaging systems. We specialize in food packaging, serving Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and several locations in Mexico.
As a national distributor of all kinds of packaging materials and supplies, we provide shrink wrap, stretch wrap, poly bags, corrugated boxes and cartons, and much more.
Our sister company, Qual Pac, offers state-of-the-art contract packaging services in Grand Prairie (Dallas / Fort Worth), Missouri City (Houston), and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Contact us or call us at 888-318-0083 for your packaging solutions.