Delkor Capstone Top Seal Carton Closing Machine

The Delkor Capstone Top Seal Carton Closing Machine is a fully-automatic system that employs Delkor’s precision belt drive technology to accurately position, close and seal top seal cartons at line speeds of up to 120 cartons per minute.

A compact (38 in. wide by 104 in. long) inline configuration enables the new system to align efficiently with a conveyor bringing cartons from upstream filling operations. The machine closes cartons using either mechanical tuck or hot glue sealing, offering optional right or left lid positioning for cartons entering the system. It accommodates a full range of carton sizes

 Construction is of welded  mono-frame tubular stainless steel for maximum durability and harsh environment endurance, and a NEMA-12 electrical enclosure is standard.

The Delkor Capstone sets new levels of operating efficiency with advanced capabilities, such as tool-less changeover, precision belt drives, and ease of access for cleaning and maintenance.

Carton Formers

• Overview
• Operation
• Specifications
• Applications

Features

	Precision Pointers and Scales -Simple Tool-Less Changeover takes 5-10 minutes - Scales & Indicators on all adjustment points ensure fast and repeatable changeover set-points.		Safety Interlocked Doors Ergonomic Machine Access points with category III interlock switches.
	Swing Away Hold Down Simple lift handle Releases provide simple, fast access		Infeed Belts Positive side belt drive maintains precise control of the carton through the adhesive application and flap compression process

Highlights

1. Carton styles compatibility:
   1. Top Seal
   2. Front Flap Seal
2. Up to 120 cartons per minute
3. Servomotor technology enables positive carton transfer
4. 5 – 10 minute changeover
5. Tool-less quick change parts
6. Compact inline design conserves facility floor space
7. Welded ¼” tubular stainless steel frame
8. Painted carbon steel NEMA 12 electrical enclosure available
9. Robust components include heavy-duty gearboxes and drives with oversized bearings
10. NEMA 4 or NEMA 4X components available

 

	Infeed Section Once the cartons are fully engaged in the side-belts, the tops are folded into position with an innovative servo-driven plow		Adhesive Application Nordson guns apply hot-melt adhesive to the body of the carton in either 1 or 2 stripes (depending on application)
	Cover Plow With the flanges in position, the adhesive is applied to the top cover & it is compressed onto the flanges.		Compression Rollers Long compression section ensures a high-integrity finished carton.
	Discharge Optional side-belt extensions & coder mount provide convenient location to apply date coding or special printing on the finished carton

Speed Capability (Application Dependent)
1. Up to 120 Cartons per Minute

Construction
1. Stainless Steel Construction with NEMA 4 or NEMA 4X Components Available
2. Stainless Steel Frame & Guarding with Painted Carbon Steel NEMA 12 Electrical Enclosure Available
3. Standard Fully Welded Tubular Steel Frame
4. Heavy Duty Gearboxes & Drives with Oversized Bearings & Shafts for Longevity & Dependability

Machine Capacity
1. Carton Length of 3.5" to 14"
2. Carton Width of 3" to 12"'
3. Carton Height of 1" to 6"

Machine Elevation
1. Standard Discharge Height = 38" +/- 2" Elevation (Other elevations available upon request)

Software
1. Production Monitoring & Reporting through HMI Touch-Screen
2. Close on-demand Photo Eye
3. 3-Color Machine Status Light Tower
4. Discharge Verification Sensor
5. Adhesive Level Sensor with Operator Alert
6. English/Spanish HMI Language Available

Safety
1. Guardmaster Category III Guard Door Interlocks & Safety Monitor Relay
2. Lock-Out Tag-Out Ready Air & Electrical Disconnect
3. Air Supply Shut-Off Valve with Dump
4. Two Emergency Stop Buttons

Ergonomics
1. Ergonomic Guard Doors for Easy Access
2. One Touch Top Belt Release with Gas Shock Assist
3. Swivel-Mounted HMI for Easy Viewing

Utility Requirements
1. 35 Amp Disconnect @ 480V 60hz 3-Phase (240V/575V Optional)
2. 10 CFM @ 80 PSI Air Consumption (Maximum)

Shipping Weight
1. 2500 pounds

Closing Capabilities
1. Front Flap Seal Carton
2. Top Seal Capability Available

Changeover
1. 5-10 Minute Changeover
2. Tool-Less Quick Change Parts
3. Labels & Scales on All Adjustment Points
4. Step-By-Step Changeover Documentation in Manual

Controls & Electronics
1. Allen Bradley Compact Logix PLC
2. Allen Bradley Panelview 1000 “Plus” Color Touch Screen HMI
3. Allen Bradley Ultra 3000 Servo Drives
4. Allen Bradley Powerflex 40 Frequency Drives
5. Available Ethernet Connectivity
6. 20%Minimum Spare I/O for Easy Integration

Adhesive System
1. Nordson ProBlue 10 Adhesive Melter (ProBlue 15 Available)
2. Single or Dual Glue Stripes on Closure Flaps Available
3. H201/202T Zero Cavity Air-Open / Air-Close Application Heads or EM-901/902 Electronic Application Heads Available
4. Wash down Heads & Hoses Available for Demanding Environments

The Delkor Capstone Top Seal Closer properly seals and closes flange-seal type cartons as shown below. The ability to handle both paperboard or corrugate materials makes this an extremely versatile machine.