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Forming die:
A component supplied in various types, used to clamp and heat the fim. It is the place where
the packaging is formed.
Forming die top part (module: forming station):
A component supplied in various types, used to clamp the film in. It can also be heated to
melt the film and can even be fitted with a plug for forming the bottom film.
Forming module (or forming station):
Module where the bottom film is formed.
Frame:
System supporting the modules.
Gas:
Preservative gas introduced into the packages to increase the shelf life of the food.
Guillotine (module: cross cutting unit):
Cross cutter for flexible and semi-rigid packaging materials.
Infeed roller:
Wheel that guides the chain on the infeed side of the machine. The specific design of this
wheel causes the transport chain clips to open here so that the bottom film can be fed into
the machine.
Infeed side:
The side of the machine where the bottom film is fed in.
Inverters:
Frequency regulator for the main drive.
Lifting system (or lifting gear):
System that raises and lowers the seal die and vacuum die to and from the film.
Machine:
This indicates the RE20 deep drawing packaging machine to which this manual refers.
Magnetic switch:
Consists of two magnets, one in the protective cover and one on the machine. Whenever
contact between the two magnets is interrupted, the machine stops.
Main switch:
Rotating switch that turns the power supply to the machine on and off.
Module:
Functional unit with a specific task or function in the machine.
Stroke length (also known as the advance length or index):
The length of film transported per stroke. This can be equal to the package length.
