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STC Hot Knife Sealer / Tunnel Combination Belco’s STC with hot knife sealing system is an excellent value for a complete shrink packaging system with an L-Sealer and Fan Style Shrink Tunnel built onto one compact frame. This system delivers all the packaging performance you would expect from separate components. The welded construction of the seal head prevents any flexing or misalignment to the sealing base during the constant, daily use of the machine. This unique construction produces even seal pressure resulting in consistently strong seals, fast cycle times and years of trouble free performance. The Fan Style Shrink Tunnel features a micro-processor based digital temperature control, adjustable speed fan controls for top and bottom air flow and a variable speed conveyor to give you the ability to perfectly shrink your products. Multiple shift operation and years of trouble free production can be expected from these machines. Available in two popular sizes with all the standard options, these machines can easily handle production speeds up to 20 packages per minute or more depending on your package size and shape. Available Models STC2016HK STC2520HK Standard Features: - Welded Tubular Steel Frame and Sealing Head - Watlow Temperature Controls for the Front Seal and Side Seal - Mushroom Style Seal Blades with Radius Corner Cutoff - Adjustable Tilt Table/Conveyor - Watlow Digital Tunnel Temperature Control - Variable Speed Fan Controls to Regulate Tunnel Air Flow - Variable Speed Tunnel Conveyor - Lighted Viewing Window (STC 2520) - Heavy Duty Locking Casters and Leveling Pads ​ Optional Features: - Multiple Tunnel Conveyor Choices - Magna-Lock Sealing System - Air Operated Sealing System - Product Take-Away Conveyor - Powered Film Unwind - Inverting Heads - Multi-perforator Hole Punches - Lighted Viewing Window (STC2016) - 240/480 Volt 3 Phase Power Download the Belco Industrial Brochure Belco FAQ 1 Enter answers here. Belco FAQ 2 test test test Belco FAQ 3 more info. . . Belco FAQ 4 blah blah blah Want More Information on an IMPULSE WIRE machine? Click Here! 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

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Glossary Air Evacuation – A hole or series of holes placed in the film to allow the excess air in the bag to escape during shrinkage. Antifog Film – A film containing a wetting agent which reduces the surface tension on the film to allow water to wet the surface rather than form water droplets; which causes a cloudy appearance. Ballooning – The lifting action of the film away from the product caused by the pressurizing of the excess air in the bag during the shrink process. Bead Seal – The resultant weld caused by the simultaneous sealing and cutting of two or more pieces of film. Biaxial Orientation – A film that has been stretched under certain temperature conditions equally in both the machine and transverse directions. Blocking – A condition where layers of film cannot be separated. Blown Film – Film produced by extruding resin into a tube, which is expanded by air pressure. Bubble – The inflated tube of film in the blown film extrusion process. Burnthrough – A weakening of the film where the heat of the tunnel exceeded the heat resistance of film. Typically, it will appear as a hole or a very cloudy area. Centerfolded Film – Film folded in half in the machine direction and then wound into roll form. Centerfolder – A device used to produce center folded film from flat film. Clarity – The transparency of the film, which is a function of surface gloss and internal haze. Coefficient of Friction – A comparative value indicating the ability of the film surface to move against itself or another surface. The higher the coefficient of friction, the more difficult to slip or move. Coextrusion – Two or more different materials simultaneously extruded into a composite film. Copolymer – A resin polymerized from two or more monomers. Core – A paper tube used as a base for forming a roll of film. Crows Feet – The residual wrinkles that can be left in a poorly shrunk sample. They are normally associated with the excess film in the corners of the pouch. Dancer Roll – A mechanical device used to control the tension of the film between the film unwind and the film sealing area. Density – Weight per unit volume. Films with a low density offer more coverage per weight of film. Dog Ears – The excessive film the corners of the pouch formed by placing a three-dimensional item in a flat pouch. Excessive “dog ears” normally indicate poor shrinkage technique. Electronic Hole Burner – a device that uses an electrical spark to burn a round hole in the film for air evacuation during shrinkage. Electrostatic Seal – An electrostatic discharge is applied to the overlap of two edges of the film. This keeps the edges aligned until film blocks together in the shrink tunnel. Elmendorf Tear Resistance – A measure of the resistance to tear after the film has been cut. Elongation – The percentage a film will deform or stretch prior to breaking. Extrusion – A technique for producing film by melting a resin and forcing it through a die. Fish Eyes – The circular or oval patterns that remain on a package that has been poorly shrunk. They are normally associated with the absence of adequate heat or air velocity. Fogging – A buildup of water droplets on the surface of a film. Forming Head (Plow) – A mechanical device used to shape flat wound film into the desired bag shape needed for a particular package. Gas Transmission Rate (GTR) – A measure of the rate a gas will permeate through a film. Gauge – The average thickness of a film. Gloss – A measure of the reflected light from the film surface. Haze – A measure of the cloudiness of the film. Hole Burner – A device that uses a hot wire formed in a circular shape to burn a round hole in the film for air evacuation during shrinkage. Hole Punch – A device to punch a round hole in the film for air evacuation during shrinkage. Impact Resistance – The resistance to impact of a film. Impulse Seal – A seal produced by an intermittent electric pulse, which heats a round, wire or ribbon to cut and seal film. Initial Tear Resistance – A measure of the force needed to begin a tear in a film. Inverting Head – A mechanical device used to separate and invert centerfolded film as the film is transferred into the sealing area of the wrapper. Irradiation – A process that uses high-energy electrons to cross-link a film. Lap Seal – A seal produced by overlapping film and then sealing it together either thermally or electrostatically. L-Sealer – The most common means of sealing film for heat-shrinkable applications. An L-shape sealer produces two seals simultaneously on folded film. Low Temperature Flexibility – The lowest temperature at which a film can withstand a flexing test without cracking. Machine Direction (MD) – The direction the film was manufactured and also comes off the roll. Modulus – A measure of film stiffness. Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) – The rate moisture vapor will pass through the film. Monomer – A simple compound, which can react at high temperature and pressure to form a polymer. Orientation – The stretching technique used to obtain molecular alignment in a film during manufacturing, which increases tensile strength and stiffness and decreases tear strength. Oxygen Transmission Rate – A measure of the permeability of a packaging film to oxygen. Plasticizer – A substance blended into plastics such as PVC to improve flexibility and softness. Polyethylene – A resin made from ethylene gas, which produces tough transparent film. Polymer – A high molecular weight, long chain compound formed from one or more simple molecules. Polypropylene – A resin made from propylene gas, which produces lightweight, highly transparent, stiff film. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) – A resin produced from vinyl chloride. Generally compounded with plasticizers and other additives to improve flexibility. Sealing Wire – A nichrome wire, which is heated by its resistance to electrical current. It is used for sealing and cutting shrink film. Shrink Film – A plastic film, which has been produced under special orientation conditions that will allow the film to shrink when heat is applied. Shrink Force – The force exerted on the product by the film during the shrink process. Shrinkage / Percent Shrink – The decrease in dimension of a film when it is subjected to heat. Single Wound Film – Flat film wound on a core. Slip - How easily one surface moves across another. Slip Agents – Lubricants added to films to improve slip and reduce friction. Static – An electric charge generated by film moving across itself (unwinding from the roll) or any other surface. Tear Strength – The ability of the film to resist tearing. Highly oriented films generally have reduced tear resistance. Tensile Strength – The force exerted on the film from external sources. Tension – A force exerted on the film from external sources. Transverse Direction – The direction at right angles to the film movement during its manufacture, usually the same as the width of the film. Trim – The edges of film, which are cut from, a package formed on an L-sealer or side sealer when the seal is made. Uniaxially Oriented Film (Preferential Shrink Film) – A film that will shrink in only one direction. Yield – Coverage of a film per unit weight (usually sq in/lb) rolls.

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INTRODUCING the ALL-NEW Belco PM-PC PM - PC FEATURES: - 7” Beckhoff Panel PC with tilted user touch screen, embedded Windows 10. - Easy access VTT verification ports for time, temperature and pressure. - Data Acquisition support accumulating cycle data and connectivity through accessible Network ports using OPC-UA protocol. ​ - Ethernet Service network port. - USB port for optional device interface such as Bar Code Readers. - Dual Thermocouple temperature control and monitor for Seal Bar heater 200 to 300 degree standard operating range. - Standard Seal Bar 3/8”, optional 1/2" upon request. - Dual Thermocouple temperature control and monitor for Optional bottom heater platen 100 to 200 standard operating range. - Adjustable pouch centering tool to facilitate fast setups and repeatable performance. - Parallel pouch stop with an adjustable depth of 0.5 to 2.5 “. - Choice between Foot Switch Cycle Start and Auto Cycle Start, activated when the pouch has been inserted for sealing and the pouch is at the set seal depth and parallel to the parallel pouch stop. - Dual enclosure design with locking cabinet latches to facilitate quality checks, and maintenance on the lower cabinet and easy access for the electronics section on top. - Dual back stop to facilitate opening each cabinet to its fullest open position without obstructing other parts of the machine. - Removable back panel to have access to the cylinder clevis for adjusting operational height of bar. - Removable front panel to facilitate Seal Bar Maintenance and quality measurements. - Functional hand hold features as bottom rim of the machine to reduce dirt traps. - Outside surfaces of the cabinet sections have eliminated visible screws. - Top Lid, Top and Bottom enclosures utilize piano hinges to reduce dirt traps for clean room operations. - The power cable ends are standard NEMA5-15P wall socket and C13 (Computer Monitor). ​ - Power outlet provides a 3A protected service for use by VTT tools in the clean room having a NEMA5-15 power plug. ​ - Flow control valves for air in and out of the cylinder. - Air system designed to be operationally sealed without having to purge shop air into the clean room. - Optional 3 LED warning light and integrated annunciator. - Modular side panel design that enables multiple configurations with connections to the core electronics to monitor and acquire data. - Beckhoff Industrial Panel PC and control modules. ​ - Festo Pneumatic components. ​ - Air input is filtered down to 5 micron and the Air output is filtered down to .01micron. Now Available Would you like more information? ​ Message us now! Submit Thanks for submitting! Download the Belco Medical Sealer Brochure

Curing Tunnel It's About Time. When the need for absolute process control is necessary, Belco Curing Tunnels can perform at production rated speeds and expectations. Digital controls monitor tunnel temperature, conveyor belt speed, blower motor speed, air flow and overall time in the heated chamber. Whether you need extended heat soaking time or annealing capabilities, these custom designed machines can significantly improve your quality and throughput. ​ All Curing / Annealing Tunnels Are 100% Custom And Made To Order! CT 2210 Curing Tunnel The CT 2210 Curing Tunnel with Product Cooling Fan is built for larger and taller products. This machine can also accept heavier loads and still provide curing times of 12 - 15 minutes. ​ The tunnel features a Watlow digital temperature control which is adjustable from 175 F up to 450 F. ​ The optional Product Cooling Fan enables an operator to immediately handle the product once it exits the tunnel. ​ The double reduction gear motor and digital speed control package can be designed to meet a wide variety of curing time requirements. Past Curing / Annealing Tunnel Projects CT 1608HS Dual Chamber Annealing Tunnel The CT 1608HS Dual Chamber Annealing Tunnel is designed to operate at a conveyor speed between 4" - 8" per minute. This 72" long tunnel allows for an annealing time of up to 18 minutes. ​ Individual Watlow digital temperature controls monitor twin 3-foot heat chambers at temperatures from 210 F up to 350 F. ​ Process alarms, guide rails, specialty tunnel conveyor belts, infeed or exit conveyors and accumulators are available. The CT 2210-192 Curing Tunnel with Lighted Viewing Windows and individual heat controls for each chamber is for long cure times. ​ This application called for a design to handle injection molded parts at a high production rate, but also with a curing time in excess of 45 minutes. ​ A series of 4 heat chambers, each with its own Watlow digital temperature control and air flow are linked together to provide the desired curing time at a low to moderate temperature. ​ A digital speed control, custom chutes & guides and Teflon mesh conveyor belt system ensure proper handling of the parts. ​ Lighted Viewing Windows on each chamber provide immediate access to the conveyor while allowing a visual check of the process. CT 2210-192 Curing Tunnel The RCT Curing Tunnel is designed to handle extremely heavy or awkward shapes and products for long curing times of up to 60 minutes. The compact footprint of the system allows a single operator to load and unload the Rotary Curing Tunnel from integrated work tables. RCT Curing Tunnel RCT Curing Tunnel CT Rotary Tunnel This compact Rotary Tunnel is a tabletop design for tubes, long narrow parts or items that can be fed by hand into the machine. A digital temperature control and variable speed control regulate the curing time of the part. ​ The front loading of the part and receiving of the finished item at the base of the machine makes this a great addition to your work cell. Download the 2019 Belco Industrial Brochure Need a custom Curing Tunnel? We are here to serve. Tell Us About Your Project 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