PETpla.net Insider 01+02 / 2019

LABELLING PET planet Insider Vol. 20 No. 01+02/19 www.petpla.net 33 LABELLING 33 Heuft launches ‘Tornado II Dynamic’ Dynamic labelling Announcing the launch of its Tornado II Dynamic – the first semi-modular labeller to be based on its highly automated Heuft Spectrum II platform – Heuft Systemtechnik GmbH said that the new machine offers higher levels of perfor- mance, precision and dynamics during wet glue, self-adhe- sive and wrap-around labelling processes, along with its integrated quality inspection. The machine’s voice-controlled machine analysis and process monitoring is intended to deliver more efficiency and productivity along the entire line. Heuft says that the Spectrum II features higher levels of automa- tion, computing power and accuracy than predecessors, as well as multi- processing capabilities for tracking containers, applying labels, checking quality and rejecting faults. Up to four electrically-coupled labelling stations, designed to be replaced quickly and easily at changeover, have been incorpo- rated in order to increase flexibil- ity. Operators can, for example, use three wet-glue units for collar, back and neck labelling of up to 60,000 containers/h, or a combina- tion of wet-glue, self-adhesive and wrap-around labelling, all in the same machine. Heuft says that its established camera-based, servo- controlled “flex” technology for fine alignment ensures that all labels are applied tidily and without creases, with millimetre precision. Integrated inspection modules for label, fill level and closure detection check quality features, also during the process, and reliably reject faulty bottles, incorrectly marked or non- brand containers, as well as verifying best before dates and microcodes. This is designed to enable effective overview and quality control to be maintained even with a large variety of brands and equipment variants. This NaVi user interface is displayed on the terminal of the compact machine and on four flat screens positioned around its upper level, enabling the operator to moni- tor the Tornado’s II status wherever he or she is during operation. The machine’s control system fea- tures audiovisual user guidance with individual step-by-step assistance. The new hands-free voice control is also designed as an added-value feature. The new generation labeller can be operated by voice alone and without manual intervention in a real dialogue with “Amanda” the virtual assistant. It listens to the user, answers questions and speaks as soon as something needs to be done, giving verbal alerts in good time for the remaining quantity of labels in the magazine, or how long a particular program still needs to run. Verbal instructions for actions such as brand changes or test bottle programs are implemented directly. The automatic magazine feed for label stock during wet glue labelling is asserted to be another efficiency boost. Heuft says that it can be easily integrated into the semi-modular label- ling machine of the new generation, the same as with the different labelling stations. The Heuft Tornado II Dynamic which has practically no machine table, facilitating optimum accessibility for cleaning, maintenance, changeo- vers and retrofitting. www.heuft.com N G Beverages Discover one of the biggest ranges of closures in the beverage market. www.bericap.com/capfinder