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How to load the film on a SEALPAC A10 Traysealer

Written by Summer Bramall | Mar 5, 2021 4:45:00 PM

Knowing the ins and outs of your machine is key to maximizing efficiency and ensuring smooth operation around the clock. We've made a series of training demonstration videos which are great for beginners or to refer back to for quick refresher.

This video shows you how to load a new roll of film on a SEALPAC Traysealer step-by-step.

Demo machine: SEALPAC A10 Traysealer

 

Guide: How to load film into a Sealpac A10 Traysealer

Tip: By clicking the "Film Path" button on the operation screen, you are able to see the path the film takes through your machine.

  1. On the operation page, press "on" under "Film change Reel 1". This will release the film arm

  2.  Load the new film onto the arm. Ensure the film is reeling in the direction of the sealing station

  3. Pull the film buffer rollers to the end of the printing table

  4. Pull the film through behind the buffer arm rollers and over the table

  5. Open the infeed guard to allow access to the film drive rollers

  6. Pull the film down towards the film drive rollers

  7. On the operation screen, press "on" under  “Open film transport unit (film puts in) - this will open the drive rollers pneumatically

  8. Pull film between the drive rollers into the sealing station

  9. Open the sealing station door and pull the film through the tool

  10. Feed the film under the blue roller, over and under all four outfeed rollers

  11. Wrap the film anti-clockwise around the rest film arm

  12. Close the sealing station door and the infeed guard

  13. Lock the film drive rollers by pressing “off” under “Open film transport unit” on the operation screen

  14. Lock the film arm by selecting “off” under “Film change Reel 1”

  15. On the operation screen, press “start” under the “film transport” button

  16. Drive the film on several times until the film is evenly spread within the sealing station and outfeed rollers

 

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Looking for more training opportunities or just in need of a refresher?

 

We offer a range of training courses to give you a better understanding of your SEALPAC equipment. Our course range is suitable for both novice and advanced abilities, which makes them ideal for both new starters and well-seasoned employees in need of a refresher.

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Benefits of booking a SEALPAC training course

Regular training is key to keeping your team informed and safe while working alongside automation. Here's a few key benefits you can gain from booking a training course for your team:

Improve in-house knowledge

Perhaps the most obvious benefit of regular training is improving your team's knowledge of the machines they are working with, which will help them identify and fix issues as they arise.

Safer operation

With greater knowledge of automated solutions, your team will be better informed of how to keep themselves and others safe whilst operating machines.

Minimise downtime

Since in-house knowledge has improved, your team will be more adept at troubleshooting whenever there's a problem, which contributes to keeping machine downtime as low as possible.

Maximise efficiency

Once your team have in-depth knowledge of the machines they work alongside, they will be able to spot potential areas for improvement regarding efficiency and output.

Reduce call-out and breakdown costs

Our course curriculum demonstrates basic machine maintenance and cleaning protocols to keep machines running smoothly, which will cut down on breakdowns and minimize the cost of ownership.