FISCHBEIN PBC-6000, Operator'S Manual

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FISCHBEIN
®
Co. MODEL PBC-6000™
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
REV. D 2005-03 20
increment changes to the set point until the desired closure is achieved. Be sure to allow five to ten
minutes for the heaters to reach their optimum level before sealing bags in the PBC 6000.
7.0 OPERATING THE PBC 6000
The PBC 6000 system is designed to fold, heat and then seal the top edge of a PBC bag. The
system forms a crease line and then proceeds to fold the adhesive side of the bag top. When
properly heated the adhesive flap will adhere to the opposite bag surface and seal the bag from
product leaking out through the top of the bag. Following is the precise details on how the PBC
6000 processes a bag to seal it.
7.1 PROCESS DESCRIPTION
Once the system has been properly prepared (
Section 6, pages 13
), the pneumatic and electrical
systems are turned “ON”. The airflow gage for the manifold should be no less than 400 SCFH
(11,3 SCMH). The heaters are activated and the machine is allowed to warm up for a minimum of
15-20 minutes.
A filled bag travels towards the PBC infeed after it has been prepared by the operator. The
operator reforms the gussets on the bag, “breaks” the bag top and straightens the top of the bag in
preparation for the PBC. (
Illustration 7.1
) In an automated system the operator does not have to
manually feed the bag top into the PBC infeed. The PBC 6000 firmly grasps the bag top and
transports it through the system. Just as the bag enters between the channels, the air scrubber
blows dust and debris from the seal area to ensure a clean region for the glue to attach to the bag
surface. After entering the machine the bag travels between the creaser wheels, where the bag is
scored below the glue line to form a line for the fold.
Illustration 6.10