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End of the line for partially-filled Maguire introduces the new

packs bridge breaker for its blender

iltec has introduced an inspection system that can aguire Products, Inc. has introduced the new
Fdetect the presence of unfilled or partially-filled M“bridge breaker” for its three largest blender
plastics containers within a case or other shipping unit. series, those with maximum throughput capacities of
Once individual pack areas are sealed prior to shipment, 5,000 kg/hr, (11,000 lb/hr) and capability of blending
there is normally no way of knowing if the contents of each up to twelve ingredients. The bridge breaker consists
pack are complete. Operating at the final point on the line, of: 1) a hopper insert that directs material straight
Filtec’s Intellect pack inspection system uses gamma rays down onto the dispensing valve; and 2) a rotary device
that operates automatically while the dispense valve is
open. The device rapidly pulses between clockwise and
counter-clockwise movement, enhancing material flow
through the dispense valve.The hopper insert, which
provides a vertical alternative to the sloping wall of
the hopper, can be retrofitted in any blender currently
in operation. To make up for the space occupied by
the insert, the complete hopper assembly includes
an extension to accommodate the desired quantity
of material. “The new bridge breaker addresses the
growing demand for recycled content in plastic products
to automatically detect both missing and partially-filled and the increasing use of regrind as a means of reducing
packs, before documenting and removing them from the production costs,” said Frank Kavanagh, vice president
line. It also provides statistical analysis of line operations. of sales and marketing. “More and more processors
An intuitive display allows the operator to “see inside” have been finding it a challenge to keep such materials
cases, crates and shrink packs to give a clear inspection flowing consistently. In fact, we developed the bridge
image of each pack, Filtec said. Full pack inspection can breaker to help one of our customers solve a problem
help protect a producer’s brand image by ensuring that with trim scrap.” The three large-capacity Maguire®
only correctly-filled and securely-sealed packs reach the
consumer, it added. Intellect can be configured with a
wide range of complementary applications and modules,
including a flap-inspection application. The system’s
flexible configuration means it can handle multi-tier cases
and boxes, including cases with shrink-wrapped bundles
inside. A dual-tier configuration is said to provide expanded
packs with complete inspection capabilities. It offers
feature like Manual or motorized height adjustment for
head trigger that ensures precise, reliable, and convenient
action. The machine also provides X-ray or gamma option
for detection process . The system has Touchpad interface
and integrated power switch. With the operating speed blender families, the 1200, 2400, and 3000 Series,
of 2,400 Cans Per Minute and 1,400 bottle Per minute blend up to twelve ingredients, using a wide range
the machine helps Continuous monitoring and statistical of removable hopper and feeder configurations and
analysis of line operations. Having the Flexible inspection numerous dispensing devices. The blenders handle raw
options the machine eliminates false rejects due to foam materials in a variety of forms, including regular pellets
presence and filler malfunctioning. and regrind, bulk powders, flake, and ingredients that
are especially bridge-prone, such as wood flour.

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