OCME release the VEGA HT tray-shrink packer for the packing of clusters of glass bottles in tray & film

OCME S.r.l. from Parma Italy, a world leader in packaging, filling, handling and palletising systems for the consumer products industry, have showcased their new VEGA HT tray-shrink packer, that is suitable for the packing of clusters of glass bottles in trays and film.

The Vega HT is set to be a popular machine in the beer and cider markets with output speeds of up to 150 cycles/minute on single, dual or triple lanes.  Designed to save energy and raw materials with high up-time, the new VEGA HT has the following features:-

• Low energy consumption shrinking tunnel with 30% energy saving

• Capable of handling very thin film, starting from 30 microns.

• Full vision guards for access to all machine components/functions

• HMI control panel slides, allowing access over complete operating area of machine

• Size change possible with no change parts requirement

• Plug & play for ease of start up / installation

• Auto film splicing with ‘head to head’ sealing and auto check for weld quality

• Extractable film cutting and feeding ramp for ease of maintenance

• HMI touch screen graphic display including, guided size change over, diagnostics, help menu & preventative maintenance scheduling