GCU SmartFlex-s
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The innovative GCU SmartFlex-s compresses and straps corrugated loads utilizing a modular head design for easy maintenance and operation.
Quick-change
Technology
Easy to remove lightweight heads simplify maintenance and minimize downtime
Streamlines
Operation
“Smart” dispensers feature one-button operation, one-minute coil loading and auto refeed to maximize uptime
Maximizes
Throughput
Innovative design helps to minimize platen strokes improving productivity
Reliable
Performance
Consistent strap placement regardless of flow direction
GCU-SmartFlex-s Corrugated Compression Strapping System
The innovative GCU SmartFlex-s compresses and straps corrugated loads utilizing a modular head design for easy maintenance and operation. Accommodating up to four strapping heads in six positions, the GCU SmartFlex-s provides more strap placement options, improved single stroke capability and higher throughput to maximize production.
Features and Benefits
- Modular strapping heads
Separate, lightweight feeding and sealing modules that weigh less than 35 lbs.- Easily removed for PM and maintenance
- Fewer moving parts with no adjustments
- Cost-efficient and easy to repair
- Minimizes double platen strokes
- Improved flexibility with faster throughput
- Production flexibility
Six head spacing positions provides for variable strap placement options.- Accommodates up to four strapping heads
- Minimizes double stroking
- Faster throughput
- "Smart" dispensers
Strap feeding modules are mounted directly on the dispenser framework to simplify operation.- Simple one-button loading and feeding
- Auto refeed, clears jams without intervention
- Maintain production during coil loading and jam clearing
- Minimizes downtime and operator interference
Optional equipment
- Internal turncross
- Pallet-void feeding attachments (PVFAs)
- Spare head and test stand
- Manual push-button control station
- 12" SmartPad or 6" HMI panel
- Close-coupled dispenser system
Technical Specifications
MHC Modular Heads | |
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| Feed Module | 15.9 kg (35 lbs) |
| Sealing Module | 11.8 kg (26 lbs) |
| Head Spacing | 203 mm, 406 mm, 609 mm, 812 mm and 1219 mm (8 in, 16 in, 24 in, 32 in, 40 in and 48 in) |
| Strap Feed and Take-up Rate | 3.7 m per second (12 feet per second) |
| Strapping | 9 mm (3/8 in) or 10.5 mm (7/16 in) Tenax® polyester |
Compression Strapping Machine | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Load Height | 2133 mm (84 in) |
| Minimum Load Height | 179 mm (7 in) 356 mm (14 in) with PVFA |
| Maximum Load Width | 2590 mm (102 in) |
| Minimum Load Width | 508 mm (20 in) |
| Maximum Load Weight | 1361 kg (3,000 lbs) |
| Top Compression | 4450-35560 N (1,000-8,000 lbs) |
| Internal Conveyor | 1600 mm L x 2794 mm W (63 in L X 110 in W) |
| Conveyor Height | 305 mm (12 in) standard, optional 350 mm (13.78 in), 381 mm (15 in), 406 mm (16 in), 457 mm (18 in) |
| Conveyor Speed | 18 m (60 feet) per minute standard, optional 14-37 m (45-120 feet) per minute |
| GCU-SF's PLC | Allen-Bradley MicroLogix™ 1400 |
| OEM Controls Package | Provided by your OEM conveyor supplier |
| Electrical Panel | UL listed |
| Electrical Requirements | 460 volt, 3 phase, 60Hz, 30 amps |
| Strap Dispenser | One “Smart” dispenser per strapping head |
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