ESSENTRA Tapes has announced it has expanded its ability to serve the paper and board industry with the launch of its new SF-AS DH1 sheet fed applicator.
The system was developed by Essentra Tapes’ in-house team and is said to facilitate efficient tape application in the sheet-fed manufacturing process.
Essentra explained it can run automatic rapid stop/start performance on tape widths from 4 –25mm and at compatible production line speeds. The firm added that ‘crucially’ the system represents a sheet-fed solution that can rival continuous feed. The SF-AS DH1 can also be optimised for use on new and existing packaging lines and boasts a fully electronic interface as standard.
It can also run two applicator heads simultaneously, meaning RippaTape can be applied alongside release liners or double-sided tapes.
“Our vision was simple – to create a simple-to-operate, easy-to-integrate applicator, which addresses the tape application needs of sheet feed manufacturing and makes light work of creating e-commerce solutions,” said Ian Beresford, Essentra Tapes’ head of marketing and development.
“Our renewed investment into applicator technology and field engineers is the first of several important market interventions we hope to make between now and the end of the year. With prospective and existing customers increasingly looking to clean up operations and be more efficient, we’re confident our new sheet feed applicator can deliver a quality tape application every time.”
