Quick Guide to Operating Windows

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Introduction
An operating window is the range of power levels for an induction sealer to achieve a good seal. It is specific to the product, bottle, cap, liner, equipment, and production speed. Trials are necessary to determine the correct operating window.

Steps to Establish an Operating Window

Step One: Ensure correct orientation and alignment of the sealing head. Maintain a consistent air gap between the sealing head and foil liner. Control the bottle path under the sealing head.
Step Two: Check variables such as conveyor speed, which should be fixed. Ensure compatibility of closures and containers, inspect for defects, and verify consistent capping torque (10in lbs/0.8nm).
Step Three: Find the minimum power level for a good seal. Start at 50% power, adjust based on results, and identify the minimum power level that achieves a good seal.
Step Four: Determine the maximum power level for a good seal by adjusting power levels and observing results.
Step Five: Identify the operating window by noting the lowest and highest power levels that produce a good seal. Use a midpoint power setting for production.

Recommendations
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Contact Information
Enercon Industries Corporation, USA: +1 262 255 6070
Enercon Industries Ltd, UK: +44 (0) 1296 330 542
Enercon Asia Pacific, India: +91 4344 314 141 / 291 447

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ENERCON INDUSTRIES White Paper Enercon’s Operating Window THE GLOBAL LEADER IN INDUCTION CAP SEALING

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ENERCON INDUSTRIES White Paper An operating window is the range between the minimum and maximum power levels that your induction sealer should be set to in order to achieve a good seal for your product every time. Therefore trials need to take place to determine the correct operating window. This step-by-step guide will show you how to find your operating window. Anything below the minimum power level could result in a partial seal, while anything above the maximum power level can cause an overheated seal. There is no standard operating window; each operating window is specific to your product,...

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A Quick Guide to Enercon’s Operating Window ENERCON INDUSTRIES White Paper How to establish an operating window for your induction cap sealer No Seal Try next container at +5% power Partial Seal Try next container at +5% power Once the cap, liner and induction sealing equipment have been selected, setting up an operating window for the induction sealer is the next step. Good Seal Ensure that the orientation and the alignment of the sealing head are correct. The air gap between the sealing head and the foil liner must be consistent. It is also important to make sure that the bottle path is controlled...

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ENERCON INDUSTRIES Global HQ Enercon Industries Corporation W140 N9572 Fountain Blvd. Menomonee Falls. W1 53051 United States of America T: +1 262 255 6070

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Quick Guide to Operating Windows

Quick Guide to Operating Windows

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