The LX-350 Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator
+ Multiple dancer in feed tension control
+ Fin-and-bullet mandrel for cylindrical containers
+ Photo-eye sensor for registered cutting
The LX-350 Shrink Sleeve Label and Tamper Evident Band applicator from American Film & Machinery is a premium range labeling machine designed for middle, full body, and full body and cap applications. The LX-350 is designed for high volume production rates and is a perfect solution for industries including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, health and beauty, consumer goods, chemical, and other manufactured goods. Due to the versatility of the system, the LX-350 is also ideal for the changing needs of contract packagers.
Maximize Your Production
LX-350 is an in-line single-head mandrel style labeling system designed and engineered to meet the demands of your workflow. The LX-350 can accommodate any conveyor while the machine’s sturdy design and construction provides 24 hour operation. The innovative standard dual unwind system allows users to maximize production with only a brief splicing stop. Product runs are programmed with the user-friendly touch-screen control panel HMI, featuring standard and custom menus that can be password protected for an added layer of security.
Built to Last
Every LX Series machine is designed with servo driven, PLC controlled label drive rollers, interchangeable cutter assembly, and label shooting wheels to provide accurate and consistent shrink sleeve labeling. LX-350 is constructed using 304 grade stainless steel to provide strength and reduce vibration while offering quiet operation. LX-350 has been engineered to handle oval and round containers made of plastic, glass, or metal at speeds up to 500cpm. Users also have the option of purchasing additional mandrels for non-cylindrical containers. The multiple blade rotational cutting mechanism provides extremely smooth, even cutting of film ranging from 35 microns up to 70 microns.
The multiple-blade rotational cutting mechanism provides smooth and even cutting at high speeds
Product runs are programmed with the user-friendly touchscreen control interface
The bullet style mandrel is ideal for oval and round containers made of plastic, glass, or metal
Standard dual roll film unwind and tension control systems maintain optimal in-feed tension needed for high speed operations
STANDARD COMPONENTS OF THE LX-350
- Multiple dancer in feed tension control
- Fin-and-bullet mandrel for cylindrical containers
- Photo-eye sensor for registered cutting
- Interchangeable cutting assembly in one of S/M/L sizes
- Timing screw assembly with VFD controlled from HMI
- Line control photo sensors
- Brush-down assembly
- Innovative servo mechanism, PLC and HMI
- Dual-roll label feeding unwinder
- Motorized height adjustment
- Diagnostic Software = easy troubleshooting
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE LX-350
- Power: 3 Phase 220/380/400/440V 50/60Hz
- Film Thickness: 0.035mm – 0.07mm
- Film Lay Flat: 50mm – 240mm
- Cut Length: 30mm – 200mm
- Machine Dimensions: 1275mm (W) x 1250mm (L) x 2111mm (H) 50.2” (W) x 49.2” (L) x 83.1” (H)
- Speed: 50 – 500CPM
OPTIONAL FEATURES & COMPONENTS FOR THE LX-350
- Mandrel for non-cylindrical containers
- Vertical, continuous perforation unit
- Horizontal and T-Perforation unit
- Dual timing screw assembly
- Label stopper, cradle belt design
- Label tamping assembly
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