Alexandria, Minnesota – December 17, 2009
The new Auto-Adjust capability on Douglas Contour™ shrink-wrap machines removes the guesswork from changeovers by eliminating most hand adjustments and replacing them with electronic motion controls. Some hand adjustments are required on the infeed of the machine.
Changeovers are completed with the touch of a button on the HMI. Intelligent programming ensures that change parts have been removed from the machine prior to proceeding with the well planned changeover sequence. An error message appears on the HMI directing the operator to the specific area affected if something hasn’t been removed. This prevents costly damage to the machine if the changeover procedure isn’t followed correctly.
Auto-Adjust can reduce changeover time to less than 15 minutes and provides accurate, repeatable changeovers every time.
All Douglas Machine solutions are backed by a 3-year limited warranty.
For more information, call 320.763.6587 or visit www.douglas-machine.com.
About Douglas Machine Inc.
Founded in 1964, Douglas Machine Inc. is recognized as a global leader in automated packaging solutions for paperboard, corrugated, and shrink-film. Today the company specializes in the design and manufacture of cartoners, sleevers, case and tray packers, and shrink-wrap systems. Customers from many different markets including food, beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical, have come to rely on Douglas’ automation expertise and value-added services to maximize their throughput. Douglas Machine Inc. is based in Alexandria, Minnesota USA.