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AutoWheel Literature

AutoWheel Literature

AutoWheel Literature

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The AutoWheel is a revolutionary glue wheel replacement solution designed to enhance production uptime and reduce costs by eliminating the downtime associated with traditional glue wheel systems. It offers a seamless drop-in replacement with no learning curve required.
Key Features
  • No cleaning required, allowing continuous operation of folder gluers.
  • Operates at maximum line speed without glue stringing.
  • Fully automated system with no manual glue refills needed.
  • Eliminates glue disposal from the glue pot.
Challenges with Traditional Glue Wheels
  • Time-consuming cleaning process, averaging 20 minutes per shift, equating to over 10 working days per year.
  • Glue slinging or spraying at high speeds, causing cartons to stick together.
  • Regular manual refilling increases workload and risk of human error.
  • Environmental regulations may increase costs for glue waste disposal.
Benefits of AutoWheel
  • Transforms downtime into machine uptime, increasing daily carton production.
  • Prevents glue slinging or spraying, ensuring product quality.
  • Automated feeding system controlled via a user-friendly interface.
Impact on Productivity and Costs
  • Increases production days and cartons produced per year.
  • Reduces quality complaints and defects, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Eliminates glue waste, reducing environmental costs.
Return on Investment (ROI)
The AutoWheel promises significant additional profit by eliminating downtime and waste, with a calculable ROI based on increased production and reduced costs.
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AutoWheel Literature-1

AUTOWHEEL SOLUTION The AutoWheel is the only glue wheel replacement solution that builds on the strengths of traditional glue wheel technology, preserving all its benefits while eliminating its associated downtime. Enjoy a substancial production uptime increase with the AutoWheel drop-in replacement that simplifies your operations. No learning curve required. COMPLETE GLUE WHEEL REPLACEMENT & UPGRADE The AutoWheel eliminates downtime and reduces cost: • • • • No cleaning required - Keep your folder gluer running. Run your line as fast as possible, no stringing at any speed. No manual glue refills. It is a fully automated system. No more disposal of glue from the glue pot. THIS HAS A DIRECT IMPACT ON PRODUCTIVITY Cleaning the glue wheel is a necessary but time consuming task. At an average of 20 min per shift, a single-shift facility dedicates the equivalent of more than 10 working days per year on this task. This is time and resources that could otherwise be focused on production. How much time is your machine down for glue wheel cleaning? PRODUCT QUALITY At higher operating speeds, glue wheels may cause slinging or spraying, creating glue stickers outside the tab side area and resulting in cartons adhering to one another. Is your top speed limited by glue wheel slinging or spraying? OPERATIONS Glue wheel systems require regular operator attention and manual refilling. This increases workload and the risk for human error, downtime, and production loss due to unglued cartons. Can you trust your glue pot will never run out of glue? ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS During the glue wheel cleaning process, unused glue is discarded. This results in a recurring, unnecessary expense. As environmental regulations become stricter around the world, glue waste might be subject to additional handling and disposal costs. Concerned about the impact of environmental regulat

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AutoWheel Literature-2

CURRENT PRODUCTION cleanings/day unit of weight (lb, kg) value/unit of weight PRODUCTION WITH AUTOWHEEL Value of Eliminating Daily Glue Disposal CALCULATE YOUR ROI Additional Profit with AutoWheel World Headquarters: Cincinnati, OH, USA

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.