PDC standard frame construction is 2.5" x 2.5" 304 stainless steel tubing which is welded for sanitary environmental standards such as in food, dairy and pharmaceutical plants. Benefit: long-lived, corrosion resistant machine frame built for high sanitary standards.

18 gauge stainless steel covers used to protect personnel from moving components and pinch points. Benefit: heavy duty, corrosion-resistant guarding.

Device that facilitates the splicing of the end of one roll into the beginning of the next. Standard on some models. Includes material holder, cutting guide and tape dispenser. Benefit: reduces splicing time and downtime.

PDC unwind stand which in addition to having two reels, splicing table, low material and material out sensors, also has a festoon unwind system that provides a buffer of sleeving material to allow the machine to continue to operate at half speed during the splicing process (40-50 seconds). The festoon material is driven by a separate drive. The operator mounts the new roll of material on the empty reel and gets a Low Material signal before the first roll runs out. When the first roll ends, the machine goes into the splice mode. If necessary the machine is cut to half speed while the operator splices to the new roll of material. Accumulation system includes the festoon, material clamp, and all required sensors and logic. Benefit: allows roll changes while the machine is running, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.

Sensor mounted within head of the machine to detect splicing material within a roll of material. Can either pause the machine or sound an alarm. Benefit: permits the manual or automatic removal of splices within a roll of material or when a new roll is spliced into the machine, improving the quality of the packages and overall product quality.

As an upgrade to the inspection/ejection unit, this option is the additional sensor and associated logic to detect and eject material splices. Benefit: automatically purges from the line those containers with sleeving material splices.

Machining internal plates of the machine from 304 stainless steel, rather than anodized aluminum. Stainless steel machine frame is standard. Benefit: in food or beverage environments solid stainless construction permits higher level of sanitation, and avoids any potential corrosion problems. Available only on certain models.

Standard method of preparation for domestic shipment. Heavy duty wooden skid is constructed specifically based on the systems dimensions, machinery is lagged to the skid with bolts so it will not shift in transit, and the system is then wrapped in transparent stretch wrap so the truckers and handlers can see the items being moved. Peripheral items and tooling are wrapped and boxed and securely mounted to the skid. Machinery is then shipped via air ride van lines, not common carrier. Benefit: equipment arrives in good condition ready for installation.

Also known as Band Locating Rollers, these are rubber disks mounted on variable speed motors which insure the label is fully seated down to the conveyor. Benefit: increase label application efficiency by assisting in placement.

Stainless steel chambers of various lengths and types of heat used to shrink the sleeves once they are applied to the package. Heat sources include convection hot air, radiant infra-red and steam. See specific model information for specifications and more details.