Independent Machinery Inc. (IMI) Palatine, Illinois, the North American distributor for Heiber + Schroder window patching and lining machines, introduces the WPS1100 window machine. The WPS1100 launched at Drupa 2000, and provides an affordabe means to the latest advancements in window patching for start-up operations. the Heiber + Schroder WPS1100 provides two-lane, three around production with maximum mechanical speed of 55,000 per hour.
This new machine offers a timing belt drive for dependable registration. A timed vacuum bump feeder provides smooth and consistent delivery of blanks with independently adjusted alloy-casted lifters, to accommodate variable lane belt wear for effortless feeding at maximum speeds. Each transport chain can be adjusted up to 360° for proper contol of odd-shaped or challenging blank designs. The steel doctor-blade glue-application roller reduces the risk of glue corrosion as noted on machines with bronze application rollers. A unique jam detection system eliminates blanks adhering to the stencil cylinder. The nicel-plated vacuum cylinder and anti-static bar system reduce premature wearing and static risk, typically associated with synthetic vacuum cylinders. The new Heiber + Schroder WPS1100 includes a touch screen computer for ease of set-up and production summaries.
Well-known in the industry, Heiber + Schroder offers new technology for volume producers requiring greater speeds for larger blanks, and manufactures the largest window patcher in today's market (up to 88"). Beyond machinery, Heiber + Schroder's specialties include new technology in film changeover, computerized make readies, reduction of blank handling, advanced error detection, UV glue use for immediate film bonding, and integration of the windowing and gluing functions.
For further information, contact Independent Machinery, Inc. (IMI) at 847-991-5600, e-mail imi@independent-machinery.com, or fax 847-991-5675.
