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REELEX Accumulator Systems
REELEX Packaging Solutions provides a full line of accumulation systems for a wide range of online speed and configuration requirements. The purpose of the accumulator system is to store product coming from the extruder while the D-1500 or D-2000 REELEX machine is switching between mandrels.
All REELEX Accumulator Systems are composed of three separate accumulators two of which have individual capstan motors. Each accumulator is filled in sequence, which means the product can rapidly be loaded and unloaded from the lightest accumulator at any time. This ensures that the line maintains proper tension and thus prevents problems induced by sluggish response to sudden starts, stops and accelerations during the winding process.
REELEX accumulators also includes their own relay logic controllers which can be separately calibrated to accommodate various extrusion setups or sequential printing.
The AC-500 (500 feet) is identical in operation to the AC-300 pictured here and is recommended for Online production with theD-2000. The AC-300 is recommended for use with the D-1500. REELEX accumulators may be operated in sequence if more accumulation is required.
Performance
REELEX accumulators are three-unit accumulation systems which feature sophisticated electronic monitoring and control. The controller monitors each individual unit separately so that the lightest accumulator is programmed for instantaneous response to changing line speeds. Once the first accumulator is filled, the second accumulator reacts until filled and so on. This has the effect of highly accurate low-tension control combined with rapid line change response.
With many non-REELEX accumulators, sudden changes in line speed may cause excessive tension or cause the cable to jump from the sheaves and tangle. Due to the responsive sequential action of the REELEX Packaging Solutions Accumulator System, these problems are avoided.
Line Tension Control
The accumulator system includes a UDA dancer system equipped with a motor to pull product from the accumulator as the REELEX machine demands it, then relay information back to the accumulator to accrue more product during the cross-over process between mandrels.
Specifications
| Capability | |
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| Capacity | 300 feet (100m) for AC-300, 500 feet (152m) for AC-500 |
| Maximum Line Speed | 2,000 feet per minute maximum (610mpm) |
| Minimum Tension | Minimum Tension 3 lbs (1.4 kg) |
| Specifications | |
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| Controller | Controller featuring relay logic and two drives. Accumulation control is linked to REELEX controller. |
| Unit 1 | UDA system is included with the accumulator and is a six-foot (183cm) tall dancer system equipped with accumulation function, nine aluminum sheaves (5 over 4), twisted rod and potentiometer control, one aluminum sheave for input and a motor driven capstan. Capacity: 40 feet (12m) |
| Unit 2 | Ten foot tall accumulator with an eight foot air-loaded cable cylinder (adjustable to 80 psi), fourteen aluminum sheaves plus motor-driven capstan, a twisted rod and potentiometer control. Top sheaves are air piston locked in position except during string-up when they may be lowered. Bottom sheaves are active using gravity and cable cylinder. Capacity: 80 feet (24m) |
| Unit 3 | Same as Unit 2 except it has no capstan motor and uses twenty-seven aluminum sheaves for 160 feet (49m) of accumulation |
| Length, Width, Height | 102” (259cm), 48” (122cm), 120” (305cm) |
| Air-Supply Requirement | 70 psi (5 bar) minimum air supply required. |
| Power Supply Requirement | 230 v (+/- 10%), 1 or 3 ph., 40 amps, 50/60 Hz. Transformer is available. |
| Pricing - Machine | |
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| Machine Base Price (Purchase) | AC-300: $42,700.00, AC-500: $$47,150.00 |
| Rent/Month (Rental) | AC-300: $1,200.00, AC-500: $1,300.00 |
| Crating Charge | $750.00 |
| Pricing - Options | |
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| EC Guarding | $2,200.00 |
| Buffer Upgrade for Cat 6 & Higher | $10,200.00 |
Terms and Conditions: EXW, REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc., Patterson, NY, USA. Terms: One third payable at time of order, one third at shipment, balance net 30 days after shipment. Prices subject to change without notice.