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WELCOME TO BELCOPACKAGING.com Since 1959, Belco has been an innovator in the Heat Sealing and Shrink Packaging Equipment industry. After decades of manufacturing durable, reliable and cutting-edge machines, our customers have come to know that Belco machines are built to last. This reputation of innovation evolved into Medical cleanrooms with our Medical Tray Sealers and Pouch Sealers incorporating the high q ual ity and precision the Belco Team has executed over sixty years. We have enthusiastically provided solutions for difficult product containment, taking our customers to the next level in their marketplace. We look forward to solving your packaging challenges. The Next Generation of Medical Pouch Sealers The Belco Model PM PC Sealer was specifically developed to heat s eal premade Tyvek/Mylar or foil pouches in a clean room environment. These constant-heat, table top sealing machines are available in both an 18” and 24” size to best accommodate your widest pouch. Learn More Shrink Packaging Has Never Been So Easy When the best shrink possible is required, even for difficult shapes and sizes or for higher production speeds, Belco shrink tunnels can provide repeatable performance at all speed ranges. Learn More Custom: SIZES MADE IN CALIFORNIA OVER 60 YEARS OF CUSTOM PACKAGING SOLUTIONS NO IFS, ANDS, OR BOLTS You’ll profit from the solid advantages of a Belco. These ruggedly-built machines provide the framework for greater productivity and less maintenance, which means higher profitability for you. Belco’s durable, heavy-duty, fully-welded tubular steel frames give you dependable performance and consistent results, even after years of hard use. Simple, Efficient, and Cost Effective The MAXX 5 Bag Top Sealer-Labeler is designed with the operator in mind. In one smooth motion, hand fed, pre-filled bags are labeled, hermetically s ealed, hole punched and returned to the operator – all in less than one second. A new header label is then automatically transferred from the label box to the sealing position, signaling the machine is ready for the next cycle. Learn More MERLIN LEARN MORE Kindness, Compassion, Respect, and Excellence - Belco is deeply committed to these four great values in honor of the great legacy of (Late President) Michael Misik. Mike’s inspirational leadership continues to challenge each member of the Belco family to constantly provide the best possible service. For over 50 years, his character and commitment to excellence has blessed the team and clients of Belco. We aim to continue with that same great commitment to kindness, compassion, respect, and excellence - all in honor of Mike’s legacy.

Affordability Meets Quality Increased production rates only mean greater productivity if superior quality is achieved. Belco Medical Tray Sealers utilize proven components to provide the highest levels of process control, even at the closest tolerances. Cleanroom production environments benefit from the minimal maintenance, fast tooling setup and repeatability provided by Belco Medical Tray Sealers. Take a closer look... you’ll see how our precision controls and built-in safety features prevent bad seals and compromised production. For example, the temperature process alarm ensures that sealing only occurs at the proper temperature. It warns the operator of any temperature differential by not allowing the machine to be cycled. Poor seals can’t happen inadvertently. Quite simply, process control is the hallmark of our design philosophy. Our medical tray sealers offer you four levels of sophistication with one unwavering commitment to excellence. Did you know you can finance your Belco? Learn More Belco’s EL Series of Medical Tray Sealers offer great flexibility by providing independent seal time controls for front and rear shuttles. Temperature and Pressure seal parameter settings can be visually confirmed by viewing the convenient eye level mounted digital displays, providing a higher level of process control. Each operator may seal different packages, such as an inner and outer tray, for increased productivity. BM EL Features Digital Seal Time Controllers with Lockout Eye Level Viewing and access to all controls allows the operator to visually confirm all process parameters. Dedicated Digital PID Controller provides accurate seal platen temperature for the entire sealing cycle. Digital Pressure Display (front and rear) provides eye level operator verification of pressure settings. Precision Air Pressure Regulator assures accurate control of the seal process pressure. Fast Seal Fixture Change Out design allows for no tools required changeover. Rear Shuttle Control Panel with independent time control plus pressure and temperature displays. System Alarms for temperature will disable the machine cycling when out of specified tolerances. POPULAR OPTIONS Custom Seal Fixtures Belco seal fixtures are custom engineered and machined as precision tools to package your medical device components. They are used to heat seal your thermoformed trays with a Tyvek, laminate or foil lid. Extended Height Tray Extended Height Tray depth pass through clearance High Pressure Upgrade High Pressure 10” bore Air Cylinder upgrade. For applications needing more seal force to accommodate a larger quantity of trays and that seal area. Provides 40% more process pressure as well as higher seal forces at lower line pressures YOUR SOLUTION IS WAITING START YOUR QUOTE TODAY Standard On All Machines Class 10,000 Cleanroom Compatible Welded and Powder Coated Tubular Steel Frame Fully Enclosed Stainless Steel Seal Chamber Stationary Aluminum Heat Seal Platen Platen Heat Shroud Temperature Over-limit Safety Circuit Teflon Coated Platen Protector Dual shuttle operation Oiless Air System Coalescing Exhaust Filter Out of Temperature Alarm Verification Ports for Time, Temperature, and Pressure Locking/Non-Marring Casters Comprehensive Documentation / Owners Manual Machine Options All Stainless Steel Construction Custom Engineering Start-up Supervision and Training Single shuttle operation Spare Teflon coated platen protector Spare parts kit F.A.T. visits for performing installation qualification studies 5” tray depth pass through clearance Custom tray depth pass through clearance VTP calibrated pressure verification tool for IQ/OQ assistance VTT calibrated temperature verification tool for IQ/OQ assistance High pressure 10” air cylinder upgrade High temperature sealing for foil lid stock CE Certification Custom seal fixtures 4-point thermocouple platen temperature monitoring system FILES TO DOWNLOAD BM EL Spec Sheet You May Also Be Interested in These. . . Learn More Custom Seal Fixtures Learn More Test Tools Learn More Medical Pouch Sealer

INTRODUCING: The 2023 Belco VSS The Worlds FIRST Large Scal e Vertical Side Sealer! Revolutionary, Time Saving, Efficient The Belco Vertical Side Sealer automatically wraps large products in shrink film and seals them on all four sides. The product remains vertical through the entire wrapping, sealing, and shrinking process to produce a beautiful tight plastic protection around the product. Sensors detect product position and size to automatically adjust the seal position on all sides. Standard On All Machines • Vertical handling of product from start to finish • Automatic start when product enters the machine • Automatically adjusts seal position for height and width of the product • Product can be loaded in random sizes • All conveyors are servo driven for smooth and quiet operation • Position sensors track product and all mechanisms to ensure accurate operation • Color HMI Multi-Touch screen • Enhanced operator interface screen to monitor line speed, temperatures, film tension, and seal parameters • All mechanisms can be independently jogged • Tunnel oven has 12 heaters that are independently controlled to optimize film shrink quality. • Ethernet ports available for network communications • Machine is recipe driven with unlimited number of recipes • Individual user privileges can be set up for five different levels of operators • Data stored for all recipes, user activity, error log, and operational settings • Auto Scrap Removal • Film Tension Controls • Optional remote access to machine for program updates and troubleshooting • Optional cameras to observe machine operation remotely POPULAR FEATURES Automatic Start and Stop •The Loading conveyor has the option to start automatically when product arrives or can be initiated by the operator. •Consecutive products will be automatically gapped before the sealer. •Machine will wrap, seal, and shrink film around product one at a time, or consecutively. •Conveyors turn off when no more product enters the machine and after last product exits the oven. •Machine goes into standby mode (heaters off) when no product enters at user defined time period. Automatic Package Size Detection •Sensors automatically detect height and width of product and sealers adjust accordingly. •Product can be loaded into machine in random sizes. •Even irregular shapes can also be sealed. •All sizes and shapes remain in vertical orientation throughout the sealing and shrink processes. •The top sealer seals two sheets of plastic film together, cuts and removes excess film automatically. PC Control System •PC control system uses Windows environment familiar to most operators and maintenance personnel. •Enhanced operator interface displays all key machine variables and sensor states. •User defined variables are easy to change on the fly for bag size seal, temperatures, conveyor speeds, and film tension. •All devices can be jogged independently while in maintenance mode. •Windows-based architecture can easily accommodate custom features like remote access and observation cameras. YOUR SOLUTION IS WAITING START YOUR QUOTE TODAY FILES TO DOWNLOAD VSS Spec Sheet You May Also Be Interested in These. . . Learn More Custom Seal Fixtures Learn More Test Tools Learn More Medical Pouch Sealer

ST Fan Industrial Fan Tunnels Belco shrink tunnels are designed and built to accept a variety of wrapped products of all shapes and sizes. Loosely wrapped products enter into the tunnel and emerge as perfectly finished shrink packages suitable for any retail level outlet or store shelf. Built on an all welded tubular steel frame, these machines combine production proven components with modern control technology to monitor and regulate the temperature, air flow and time in the tunnel to create repeatable packages all shift long. Belco uses Watlow microprocessor based temperature controls to maintain precise tunnel temperatures and variable speed fan controls to adjust the air flow to the top and bottom and around the package as it passes through the tunnel. The film gently balloons about the product and then tightly shrinks around the contours of the package. This produces consistent, high quality, uniformly shrink wrapped packages. By tuning the airflow pattern around your product, Belco shrink tunnels can operate at lower, more energy efficient temperatures, run at faster production rates and make less demands on your work space. For packaging speeds of 200,000 to 2.5 million packages per year, these Fan Style shrink tunnels are perfect complements for semi-automatic and automatic L-Sealer production lines. Available Models Standard Features: - Watlow microprocessor based digital temperature control - Variable speed fan controls to regulate air flow - Variable speed conveyor control - Independent Heater On/Off switch - Direct drive conveyor motor - Fused electrical protection - Heavy duty locking casters and leveling pads Optional Features: - Multiple Conveyor choices - Lighted Viewing Window - Extended Tunnel Heights - Infeed and Exit Conveyor extensions - Stainless Steel Construction - 240/480 Volt 3 Phase Power ST1808 ST2108 ST2108L ST3010 ST4016 ST6016 Download the Belco Industrial Brochure Go To ST Recirculating Tunnels Go to ST High-Speed Recirculating Tunnels You May Also Be Interested in These. . . Learn More 180 Conveyor Learn More Rotary Tables Learn More ALS Want More Information? MORE INFO GET A QUOTE

Bolted Frame vs Welded Frame Does it Matter? Since day 1 (over 60 years ago), Belco Packaging Systems has always believed that a completely welded frame would be the key to building the highest quality packaging machines. Most of the other brands that attempt to stack up against Belco build their machines on a bolted frame system. So what's better? Is there a difference? Well, yes. So what are the benefits of a welded frame? - Strength of Frame - Rigidity, even after 60 years! - Peace of mind know that your frame won't get messed up from transportation or simple use. - Life of the machine. - Confidence that your package seal will be as consistent after 10, 20, 30+ years, as the day you bought it. And the benefits of a bolted frame? - Cheaper Bolted frames can never be as rigid as a welded frame. Over time, those connections WILL loosen up, and your machine will no longer be able to provide quality seals. But here's the thing. . . it doesn't take years of use or millions of packages to get that way. It can happen in just the first week, if you're not careful. We once got a few of our competitors upset at a trade show. When speaking with someone about the construction of our frame, we challenged him to put his hands on the machine, try to shake it (to feel the rigidity), and to feel the quality of construction. We encouraged it. Our products are rock solid, and will always remain that way. Later that day this same person was visiting a competitors booth and started shaking their machine to tell how solid the machine was. A rep for this company nearly had a heart attack and asked him to stop immediately. Their machines had a bolted frame. The rep stated that you should NEVER mishandle the machine or it could become damaged. If a little shaking can damage your machine, is it really worth putting on your floor? This gentleman realized that every machine he was looking at was on a bolted frame, except the Belco. He's been a Belco customer ever since. Quality matters. Why trust your money in a product that can get messed up just by moving it incorrectly? Do you want a machine that you will need to work on constantly and replace every couple years? Or do you want peace of mind knowing that your machine will last as long (if not longer) than you. From our revolutionary Merlin F/F/S and our BM2030 PC Medical Tray Sealer to our compact ST1808 Shrink Tunnel and PM PC Medical Pouch Sealer, each and every frame constructed by Belco is completely welded. Quality begins at the core of any machine. And if the quality is this good on something you may not even see. . . just think about the quality of the things you do see! So, does it matter? All Belco machines have 100% welded frames. No Ifs, Ands, or Bolts.

Belco Press Tray sealing and F/F/S wrapper machines provide high quality seals Medical tray sealers and flat film wrapper machines from Belco Packaging minimize material waste and maximize package quality. Powerful PC-based control systems from Beckhoff help ensure high precision and a low cost per package. See Original Post PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019 Break Multiple Records October 2, 2019 @PMMIorg PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO hit an unprecedented trifecta this year, breaking records for number of exhibitors, total exhibit space and total attendees, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. By the show’s close on Wednesday, Sept. 25, preliminary numbers reveal that more than 2,000 exhibitors covering nearly 900,000 net square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center convened with over 31,000 attendees; an eight percent increase from the 2017 show. “With the incredible role it now plays for the packaging industry, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO was the international packaging event of 2019," says Jim Pittas, president and CEO of PMMI. “The sheer size and scope of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO indicates that as our industry continues to prosper it turns to PMMI shows for the solutions and tools to improve business.” The Technology Excellence Awards debuted at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO with record voter participation. The winners included Berry Global (Baking and Snack), TECMA ARIES (Beverage and Dairy), Sleever International (General Packaging), UltraSource (Meat/Poultry/Seafood) and Belco Packaging Systems (Pharmaceuticals/Medical Device). Read the entire article 2019 Belco BM2030-PC Technology Excellence Award Winner Medical Tray Sealing: PC-Based Control Systems and New Belt Actuator Offer Precision Push-to-start medical tray sealer from Belco Packaging Systems, Inc. minimizes material waste, maximizes package quality and improves operator safety. by Keren Sooke Nov 6th, 2019 In medical tray sealing, balancing high precision, speed, operator safety, and per-unit cost are all critical. To meet these needs, Belco Packaging Systems introduced its BM2030-PC Medical Tray Sealer at PACK EXPO Las Vegas in Sep. 2019. Awarded with a PMMI Technology Excellence Award at the show for new innovation, the system is designed for consistency and repeatability, producing high quality seals for FDA-monitored operations such as implantable device packaging. Based in Monrovia, CA, Belco has served the manufacturing industry for over 60 years. The company explains that the BM2030-PC represents customer feedback and wishes collected over 45 years of manufacturing medical tray sealers. “The system is designed for customers in FDA-regulated environments who need the machine-generated evidence that they’re complying with their quality management system,” explains Belco Vice President Tom Misik. “The machine will let you know if something is not working right. When it is functioning properly, it will provide the data for the MDM [medical device manufacturer] to upload into their permanent device record.” The system offers speed and control, thanks to two Festo belt driven linear actuators, a Beckhoff industrial panel PC and several other features for safety and ease of use. One of the hallmarks of Belco designs is “No ifs, ands or bolts.” The machine is built with a welded structural steel foundation, robust for avoiding metal distortion or warping in heat sealing operations that combine high temperature and pressure. Read the entire article

MARKETS WE SERVE Belco Packaging Systems, Inc. has touched almost every industry during our 60 years of business. We thank our customers for their loyal support and their continued willingness to communicate their needs and concerns. Many of our machine options and developments came about in direct response to customers' requests to help them package their products more efficiently. By combining today's new shrink film technologies with the proven and repeatable characteristics of Belco's packaging equipment, customers can count on producing consistently great looking packages. While the proper machine can only be chosen based on the customer's specific application and requirements, what follows is a general guide that highlights some of Belco's most popular offerings in each category. Shortcuts Food & Bakery Printing & Bindery Home Improvement Consumer Electronics Fulfillment Industrial / Consumer Pharmaceutical Automotive Health & Beauty Medical Medical Learn More About: PC Controlled Tray Sealers Medical Pouch Sealers Sealing Fixtures Curing Tunnels ST Shrink Tunnel Working closely with the Medical Device Community for over 35 years has allowed Belco engineers to develop Clean-room proven Tray and Pouch Sealers that are simple to calibrate and easy to validate. Proven components produce the highest levels of process control at even the closest tolerances and give you the performance, reliability and accuracy you can count on. Four models of Tray Sealers are available, Standard, Eye Level with digital controls, PLC controls for increased packaging flexibility and options and our PC controls package for the ultimate level of process control. Choose Data Acquisition, Bar Code reading, Vision, automation and a fully alarmed system to assist in your packaging needs. The Belco Pouch Sealers come in 3 models and offer Clean Room performance similar to the Tray sealers. For applications calling for Heat Curing or Annealing of materials such as Silicone, Adhesives and other Components found in Devices, the Belco tunnels featuring our Smart Tunnel Control System can improve quality, repeatability, production performance and overall heat soak distribution to the part. Medical Food & Bakery Food & Bakery For 60 years, Belco machines have been used by the food and bakery industries to directly over-wrap a variety of products such as meat patties, seafood, pizzas, sandwiches, muffins, candies, cookies, fruits and vegetables. In many cases, Belco machines are used to enhance the graphics of the outer package with shrink film while simultaneously providing excellent tamper evidence. Belco Sealers can be built in all stainless steel construction or with an FDA approved, powder coat white paint finish using stainless steel food contact surfaces and FDA approved belts. Belco’s proven impulse wire or hot knife sealing technology is known for creating strong, clean seals and requiring a minimum amount of machine maintenance. Belco Shrink Tunnels are commonly found behind hi-speed automatic machines, in shrink band applications for tamper evident packaging and in harsh environments where stainless steel construction is required. A selection of shrink tunnel sizes and speed ranges is available to guarantee the perfect match for your product and production requirements. For specialty products, Belco's MAXX-5 Bag Top Sealer/Labeler is ideal for creating an appealing point of purchase package. Printed labels requiring no adhesive coating and filled polypropylene bags can be sealed at speeds of 25 - 28 packages per minute. Belco Rotary Tables and 180° Conveyors provide end of line accumulation. They are available in several sizes and styles including painted, stainless steel and wash down stainless steel construction. Learn More About: STC Hot Knife Combination ALS Automatic L-Sealers ST Shrink Tunnels MAXX-5 Printing and Bindery Learn More About: STC Impulse Wire Combination ALS Automatic L-Sealers Merlin F/F/S Wrapper ST Shrink Tunnels Nearly 60 years ago, Belco created the Model STC (L-Sealer/Tunnel Combination) as an efficient, compact and sturdy shrink packaging machine for the commercial printing and bindery industry. With two machine sizes to choose from, a single plug-in power supply, heavy duty tubular steel construction, locking casters and leveling pads, these STC machines are built to be easily moved from job site to site and stand up to the rigors of a 3-shift operation. Standard features and options allow for manual to semi-automatic operation. Product sizes that can be wrapped range from business cards to stacks of legal size documents, tri-folds, small posters and specialty print jobs. For faster speed operations, the Belco ALS Automatic L-Sealer or FEN Side Seal Wrapper combined with a Belco ST Shrink Tunnel offer the most compact footprint for integration into any production line. When the lowest cost per package along with hi-speed production is required, the Belco Merlin F/F/S Wrapper can accommodate long run jobs. Servo controls, a color touch screen HMI and up to 99 saved menus allow for fast and repeatable setups. A variety of infeeds can accommodate hand feeding or offer easy integration with other equipment. Printing & Bindery Pharmaceutical Belco understands the particular needs and demands of the Pharmaceutical Industry when it comes to verification and validation of the packaging process. Hot knife sealing technology provides exact digital control of the sealing temperature while Belco's welded steel construction of the seal arm ensures even and repeatable pressure for strong, clean seals. Belco Shrink Tunnels provide accurate temperature, even air flow and several conveyor choices to move your product through the heat chamber. Over/Under Temperature Alarms, Digital Conveyor Speed Control, recipes for multiple product setups, variable air flow settings and a touch screen HMI are some of the features included with the optional Smart Tunnel control package. The Lighted Viewing Window option allows for fast and easy setups, constant monitoring of the shrink process and immediate feedback to QC to ensure and maintain only the highest levels of package presentation. For faster speed operations or when automation is required, Belco offers the ALS Automatic L-Sealer, the FEN Side Sealer and the Servo Merlin F/F/S machines. Belco BLS Turntables and Custom Accumulators are popular choices for end of line product accumulation. These machines are available in several sizes and custom styles, including construction in painted steel, stainless steel or wash-down stainless steel. Learn More About: STC Hot Knife Combination ALS Automatic L-Sealers ST Shrink Tunnels Merlin F/F/S Wrapper Pharmaceutical Health & Beauty ST Shrink Tunnels Health & Beauty Learn More About: ILS Hot Knife L-Sealers When the outer packaging needs to be as appealing as the product being wrapped, Belco equipment will exceed your expectations. With 60 years of experience dealing with unique packaging and innovative products, Belco has the equipment to meet your production requirements and the experience to create the package your marketing department demands. The ILS Hot Knife L-Sealer and the ST Recirculating Air Shrink Tunnel provide the absolute best control of the shrink packaging process, which is necessary when a perfect package is required. Choose the air-operated sealing function along with the powered film unwind and inverting head options to reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity. The STC Hot Knife L-Sealer and Tunnel Combination has proven to be a popular choice for many companies looking for a compact machine to fit within their work environment or when an end of line multi-packer is needed. Both systems can be ordered with the Belco Lighted Viewing Window - an actual window built into the tunnel side wall that allows you to view and inspect your product throughout the entire shrink process. STC Hot Knife Combination Automotive The automotive aftermarket industry has come to rely on Belco manufactured L-Sealers and Shrink Tunnels to help shrink wrap the diverse variety of products found on retailers' shelves. Some products require protective packaging, such as a brake pad kit with its hundreds of configurations and sharp protrusions. Other products call for retail level packaging like floor mats or gasket kits. In all cases, Belco has a semi-automatic or an automatic L-Sealer and Shrink Tunnel that will meet your specifications. Match your largest product to be wrapped to the appropriately sized Belco Sealer and Shrink Tunnel and then choose the level of automation desired. The Belco ILS line of Semi-Automatic L-Sealers can produce 15 - 18 packages per minute. Step up to the Belco ALS Automatic L-Sealer system for speeds up to 30 ppm. Learn More About: ILS Impulse Wire ALS Automatic L-Sealers ST Shrink Tunnels Blister Sealers Automotive Home Improvement Learn More About: ILS Hot Knife FEN Side Sealer ST Shrink Tunnels Blister Sealers With the advent of Do-It-Yourself home repair stores and the multitude of product choices offered side by side to the shopper, manufacturers found that offering their product as a retail level package rather than the traditional protective or bulk packaging presentation helped steer consumers to their more attractive package. Product formerly hidden within boxes or protective cartons can now be handled and easily seen thanks to the superior optics and improved puncture and scuff resistance of these tougher, retail level films. Belco Sealers and Tunnels offer standard sizes and features to package a wide range of items, including: specialty tiles, coils of irrigation tubing, replacement parts and kits, shelving and picture frames, tools, paint rollers and trays, pipe fittings and light bulbs. Belco can customize this equipment to package much larger, heavier, longer and difficult to handle items such as shower doors, aluminum and wood trim, decorative molding, windows, mirrors and bulky flower boxes. For products where a point of purchase or hanger display package is required, the Belco BM series of Blister Sealing equipment combines graphics with a clear protective blister to showcase your product. Common items found in this type of packaging are plumbing repair kits, tools, electrical fittings and terminals, hardware and batteries. Home Improvement Consumer Electronics Belco manufactures a wide selection of packaging machines to meet the production needs and speeds required in the vast market of consumer electronics. The Belco BM series of Blister Sealing equipment is ideal for packaging products that require a hanger hole and card for retail sales. Cables, hardware, devices and accessories are common examples. Tamper evident shrink packaging for games, electronics, aftermarket devices and software can be handled at speeds ranging from 12-15 packages per minute up to 100 packages per minute depending on which Belco sealer is needed: the Belco Model ALS Automatic L-Sealer, the FEN Side Seal Wrapper or the Merlin Hi-Speed Shrink Wrapper. Belco Recirculating Air Shrink Tunnels are of particular interest to manufacturers with delicate items and components because they are built to offer precise, even and consistent air flow at the lowest temperatures. Packages are quickly and cleanly shrink wrapped without undue heat to affect the contents of your package; all to create the best retail level packaging possible. Learn More About: FEN Side Sealer ST Shrink Tunnels Blister Sealers Merlin F/F/S Wrapper Consumer Electronics Learn More About: STC Hot Knife Combination ALS Automatic L-Sealers ST Shrink Tunnels Fulfillment Fulfillment Belco has a long history of supplying contract packagers and non-profit agencies with robust, cost-effective and versatile equipment that reliably, safely and efficiently packages each day's orders. Because shrink packaging is so versatile and easy to use, operators can be quickly trained to produce quality packages at production speeds. Shrink quality across multiple shifts using several machine lines or operators is maintained because Belco machines require a minimum amount of maintenance with no additional operator adjustments once the process parameters have been identified. Operation Managers value the Belco STC Sealer/Tunnel Combination machines because of their compact size. The heavy duty tubular steel construction of this machine lends itself to be easily moved from job site to site. The single power cord, heavy duty locking casters, tool-free set up ability and repeatable shrink performance make this model our most popular machine. For faster packaging requirements, Belco's ALS line of Automatic L-Sealers and ST Shrink Tunnels work together as a compact, stand-alone packaging line or as part of an integrated system. Industrial / Consumer Wherever you go, it is impossible not to notice that every store shelf has several manufacturers' brands vying for your attention. This is the goal of packaging: to make every product as appealing as possible to the consumer. Belco recognized long ago that it was easy to get consistently great looking packages if particular attention was paid to the construction and components used in our equipment. We made the commitment to build a quality machine so your operators could simply focus on their job: the packaging of your product. Determined to be the best, Belco developed a Shrink Tunnel that is an acknowledged Industry leader. Several OEM's private label Belco Shrink Tunnels and sell them as part of their shrink lines. Used in many diverse applications where total control of the shrink process is demanded, our secret is precise, regulated air flow that allows tunnels to operate at much lower temperatures than previous, competitive machines. To complement the Belco Shrink Tunnel, our Semi-Automatic and Automatic L-Sealers provide the ability to package individual products or easily handle multi-pack applications. The Belco STC Combination Sealer and Tunnel is the perfect start-up system. When fitted with labor saving features for faster operation, it becomes the production workhorse thousands of companies rely on today. For larger products, Belco L-Sealers and Shrink Tunnels are available in many standard or custom sizes to package a wide variety of items such as knock-down storage boxes, rolls of gift wrap, picture frames, rugs and mats, hospital admission kits, crutches, snowboards and boogie boards. Learn More About: ST Shrink Tunnels ILS Hot Knife ALS Automatic L-Sealers Industrial / Consumer

MAXX 5 Simple. Efficient. Cost Effective. The MAXX 5 Bag Top Sealer-Labeler is designed with the operator in mind. In one smooth motion, hand fed, pre-filled bags are labeled, hermetically sealed, hole punched and returned to the operator – all in less than one second. A new header label is then automatically transferred from the label box to the sealing position, signaling the machine is ready for the next cycle. The MAXX 5 replaces the manual operations of bag sealing, hand folding and stapling a header label to a bag. The MAXX 5 uses labels that require no heat seal coating while also providing an inexpensive header label for hand-filled and/or pre-filled and sealed bags made on automatic weigh scale systems. The MAXX 5 is height adjustable to accommodate a variety of operators and work station configurations. The controls are simple to operate, consisting of a main on/off switch, a heater on/off switch and a temperature control. The sealing process is activated through a touch plate located at the lower front of the machine. The MAXX 5 is built for continuous daily operation, using hardened timing cams, a brushless motor drive, machined seal jaws and a heavy duty stainless steel folding blade. This engineered machine design uses no clutch or vacuum pump to further eliminate costly maintenance items. Average production rates are 27-29 packages per minute up to 35 ppm maximum. MAXX 5 Standard Features: - Produces hermetically sealed bags - Labels require no heat seal coating - No perforation or scoring of labels is required - Accepts a wide range of label sizes - Serrated style, Teflon Coated Constant Heat Seal Bars - Watlow digital temperature control provides precise and repeatable sealing temperature - Standard round hole punch allows for convenient hanging display of product - No tools required for instant label change-over - The machine requires no compressed air - The “Soft Touch” activating plate reduces operator fatigue - Adjustable elevating feature adjusts the machine to a comfortable working height - Heavy duty stand with 4-locking casters Optional Features: - Inkjet Date Coder Material Recommendations and Specifications Below is technical data for the labels and bags that work well for food items such as wrapped and unwrapped candies, trail mixes, nuts and spices. Many other products can also use these materials and be sealed on our MAXX 5 Sealer-Labeler machine. Labels In general, printed label materials should be 80-100# Chrome Coat or Clay Coat paper stock - basically glossy magazine cover stock. Most of the time the labels are 3.5 to 4.5 mils, but some customers do have heavier labels with the thickest at 5.5 mils. No glues or adhesive coatings should be used in this process and no scoring or perforating of the label is necessary which means most local printers can quickly fulfill your order for cut labels. The MAXX 5 seals the bag and label through the basics of time, temperature and pressure, hermetically sealing the bag and laminating the label to the plastic. *Any adhesive coating will interfere with the lamination process. Bags The bag material should be cellophane or biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). We have found that 164 BOPP works well for maintaining freshness with Saran on one side and Acrylic on the other. Approved Material List for Bags 164 BOPP is a 1.64 mil Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene. It has an Acrylic coating on one side and a Saran (PVdc) coating on the opposite side. The Saran adds Oxygen protection, the Acrylic adds a better sealing surface for labels and header cards. This film is also available in a 2.0 mil version. *Note - BOPP and OPP are interchangeable terms. Seal Jaws The seal jaws are solid steel, with a cartridge heater in each jaw. The temperature is sensed by a thermocouple and read by a temperature controller, assuring that the temperature will remain stable. The temperature controller will remember the last setting after you turn off the machine. Drive Motor The MAXX 5 uses a stepper motor to assure consistent speed and start/stop points. The drive is housed in the main control box and requires no service. Reinforced Hole Punch Heat sealed 5/16" diameter hole punch provides a strong, tear resistant, hanging display. Label Dispensing System The label dispensing system consists of the label hopper, vacuum cylinder and suction cups. The vacuum cylinder is driven by the main motor. The suction cups are mounted on a traveling bar, pulling the label from the hopper and then releasing them into the label chute to be delivered to the folding plate/seal jaws. "Soft Touch" Activating Plate Finger touch operation reduces operator fatigue and promotes safe machine operation. Inkjet Date Coder The optional inkjet date coder provides Alpha-Numeric print for date or lot code. The programmable controller provides a 1/8" high font. Machine Setup Parameters A temperature setting of 275-300 degrees works well, although with the thicker labels, one customer is around 350 to 360 degrees. No other machine settings are necessary. Sealing Dimensions 8” Wide x 2.25” Deep Label Sizes 3” to 8” Wide 2.5” to 6” Long Operating Height 40” – 55” Download the Belco Industrial Brochure You May Also Be Interested in These. . . 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ST Recirculating Recirculating Air Tunnels Customers use this style shrink tunnel where the application calls for absolute shrink quality, control of the seal edges, speed or aesthetics. Belco Shrink Tunnels are designed and built to accept a variety of wrapped products of all shapes and sizes. Loosely wrapped products enter into the tunnel and emerge as perfectly finished shrink packages suitable for any retail level outlet or store shelf. Built on an all welded tubular steel frame, these machines are available in many heat chamber sizes to meet your production output needs. These machines combine production proven components with modern control technology to monitor and regulate the temperature, air flow and time in the tunnel to create repeatable packages all shift long. Belco uses a Watlow microprocessor based temperature control with fin strip heaters to maintain precise temperatures within the heat chamber. A direct drive 1 HP blower motor produces a forced air flow which can then be adjusted and directed to the top, bottom and sides of the package as it passes through the tunnel. This forced air flow can also be patterned to contact the film wherever you select to quickly balloon the film about the product and then tightly shrink it down around the contours of the package. This produces consistent, high quality, uniformly shrink wrapped packages, even for the most difficult shapes and sizes. By having the capability of tuning the airflow pattern around your product, Belco shrink tunnels can operate at lower, more energy efficient temperatures, run at faster production rates and make less demands on your work space. For packaging speeds of 200,000 to 4 million packages per year, these Recirculating Air Style shrink tunnels are perfect complements for semi-automatic sealer, automatic L-Sealer and automatic Side Sealer production lines. Available Models ST1608 ST1608SS ST1608L ST1608LSS ST1612 ST2210 ST2210SS ST2214 ST3212 ST3216 ST4410 Standard Features: - Watlow microprocessor based digital temperature control - Heavy duty 1 HP blower motor with air flow controls - Variable speed conveyor control - Independent Heater On/Off switch - Direct drive conveyor motor - Fused electrical protection - Automatic tunnel cool down and shut-off - Heavy duty locking casters and leveling pads Optional Features: - Multiple Conveyor choices - Lighted Viewing Window - Smart Tunnel Control System - Infeed and Exit Conveyor extensions - Stainless Steel Construction - 240/480 Volt 3 Phase Power Download the Belco Industrial Brochure Go To ST Fan Tunnels Go to ST High-Speed Recirculating Tunnels You May Also Be Interested in These. . . Learn More 180 Conveyor Learn More Rotary Tables Learn More ALS Want More Information? MORE INFO GET A QUOTE

Verification Test Tools Belco Verification Test Tools allow for the convenience of on-demand user verification of controls used on Belco BM Tray Sealers and PM Pouch Sealers. Time and Pressure controller performance can easily be checked by your staff without waiting or incurring the expense of bringing in a 3rd party calibration service provider for routine maintenance. All Test Tools are shipped with a current Certificate of Calibration. VTP Test Tool The Belco Model VTP Pressure Verification Tool is a calibrated pressure gauge used to verify the pressure aspect of Belco Packaging Systems Medical Tray and Pouch Sealers equipped with a pressure verification port. The tool consists of a small enclosure with a power switch, display, transducer, power cord and port connector cord/plug. Request More Information VTT Test Tool The Belco Model VTT Time Verification Tool is a calibrated timer used to verify the timing aspect of Belco Packaging Systems Medical Tray & Pouch Sealers equipped with a timer verification port. The tool consists of a small enclosure with a power switch, timer, power cord and port connector cord/plug. Request More Information Learn More About. . . Learn More Medical Tray Sealers Learn More Medical Tray Sealers PC Controlled Learn More Medical Pouch Sealer