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R. Paven Engineering

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Taunton, MA
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Forming Plug Assist

 


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Forming "Plug Assist"

With some packages, "plugs" may be used to assist stretching the heated plastic into the form cavity.

"Plugs" are objects shaped like the cavity they fit into that forge the plastic film more precisely to the desired shape.

Traditionally, the apparatus which controls and actuates plugs uses twin air cylinders.  R. Paven Engineering has developed a single cylinder version which has major advantages and improvements over the traditional unit.

  • Motion of the assembly is smooth and consistent

  • It has less moving components to wear out

  • It is easier to troubleshoot

  • It requires much less maintenance

  • It uses composite bushings requiring no lubricant

  • Built-in reed switches are simpler to adjust than previous limit switches

  • The single cylinder uses 1/4 of the air that the old system uses

  • The support shafts (frame) is case hardened stainless steel instead of the original nickel plated steel

  • Access to the entire system is exceptionally easy.  Just remove the safety cover and it is all there.

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