Checkweigher Software and Tray Sealers At PPMA

Ishida Europe demonstrate new checkweigher software, tray sealers and bagmakers at PPMA 2008.

PPMA Show Preview, Ishida Europe, Stand C60 in Hall 5

Ishida demonstrates new software and equipment

Checkweigher Data Capture System

A new software programme that can link up to 100 checkweighers to provide valuable production data will be launched by Ishida Europe at this year’s PPMA Show.  Also on display for the first time in the UK will be a new entry-level tray sealer, the QX-300, and its latest Atlas bagmaker, along with models from Ishida’s market leading X-Ray inspection systems and CCW-R series multihead weighers.

The Ishida Data Capture System (IDCS) is a user-friendly, secure software programme that offers an extensive range of reporting options to enable production managers to employ state-of-the-art monitoring for legislative compliance whilst also identifying cost saving opportunities, minimising product giveaway and improving production efficiencies.

Data can be analysed by batch, shift, operator, product or machine, with fully customised reports, and is accessed either on-site or remotely using secure Ethernet connections.

Entry-Level Tray Sealer

The new QX-300 is a reliable, hygienic and easy to operate entry-level tray sealer, for low-volumes and for frequent product / tray changeovers as well as ideal for start-up businesses in the ready meal sector.  Top speed is 20 trays per minute.

The Tray Sealer is compatible with all types of tray and top lid materials, including board, plastic and aluminium.  It can handle a large number of different tray formats in depths up to 130mm and can be configured to specific product requirements, including sealing only, vacuum and vacuum/gas flushing.

The latest Atlas-122 bagmaker, available in either single or twin tube configuration, offers speeds of up to 250 bpm with accurate film registration, tight bag seals and a unique auto-film splicing facility.  The benefits of this technology are that it minimizes raw material waste, film loss and downtime for film changes.

The Atlas range is available with advanced iTPS™ software, which supports integrated operation with Ishida mulithead weighers, throat metal detectors, printers, sealtesters and checkweighers to maximise line efficiency.