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CQ Queing System

CQ Queing System

CQ Queing System

Product catalog summary
Applications
Vale-Tech Automated Queue systems are designed to enhance the production of color blends, particularly for PANTONE® and other special colors. These systems allow for the production of multiple batches, significantly reducing labor costs by automating the dispensing process. The CQ system can blend up to 12 spot color batches per hour, enabling up to 96 blends in an 8-hour shift.

CQ Compact Queuing System
This system is part of Vale-Tech's color management equipment, offering seamless blending of up to 12 spot color batches. Key benefits include easy operation with a mix list selection, barcode printing, and automated processing.

Features
  • Hexagonal, low profile, compact design
  • Small footprint
  • Configurable for blend sizes up to 1Kg
  • Produces up to 12 blends per cycle
  • Cycle interrupt capability
  • Easy clean finish

Function and Control
The main module dimensions are W = 33” (840 mm), D = 38” (970 mm), H = 32.5” (815 mm), with an unladen weight of 100Kg and a crated weight of 150Kg. It can handle up to 12 containers, each with a size of 1 litre. The feed rate is typically one batch every 4-5 minutes. The system uses Vale-tech Ink Manager™ software with an auto-dispense queue extension.

System Status and Interlocks
  • Blend container placement detection
  • Blend quantity limiter
  • No container present alarm
  • Missed scan pause
  • Low pressure air supply cut-off

Services
  • Electrical: 110-230v 50-60 Hz 5A/1500W
  • Air supply: 6-8 Bar (85-110 psi) clean and filtered

Label Printer
The system includes a roll-fed thermal label printer that prints a two-part self-adhesive label with batch quantity, color reference, date, and batch description.

Technical Information
The system interfaces with Vale Ink dispensing systems, including IDS10, IDS25, HP10, and HP25 series. Container movement and positioning are managed by stepper motor indexing, with sensors for pot presence and location. Sequencing and control are managed via Vale-tech Ink Manager™ software.
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Catalog excerpts

CQ Queing System-1

CQ COMPACT QUEUING SYSTEM Blend up to 12 spot colour batches seamlessly COLOUR MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT Applications Designed to increase the production of colour blends, Vale-Tech Automated Queue systems provide the ideal solution for producing multiple batches of PANTONE® and other special colours. The use of Automatic dispensing and queue systems can significantly reduce labour costs by releasing the operator to do other tasks, while the self-minding CQ system blends up to 12 spot colour batches per hour. This means in an 8 hour shift, 96 individual blends can be dispensed quickly and seamlessly. Benefits Simply select a mix list, print bar code label and fix to pot, load cabinet, press start and walk away. PANTONE® is a registered trademark of Pantone, Inc. Features • • • • • • ‘With the ever increasing demands for efficient utilisation of labour, the addition of an automatic queue system to a Vale-Tech colour dispenser can improve throughput by up to 30%.’ Hexagonal, low profile, compact design Small footprint Configurable for any blend size up to 1Kg Produces up to 12 blends per cycle Cycle interrupt ability Easy clean finish

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CQ Queing System-2

TECHNICAL INFORMATION CQ COLOUR PACK COLOUR PACK COLOUR MANAGEMENT EQUIPMET COLOUR MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT Main module: W = 33” (840 mm) Ship 41” (1020 mm) D = 38” (970 mm) 41” (1020 mm) H = 32.5” (815 mm) 41” (1020 mm) Container movement and positioning by stepper motor indexing, with pick and place. Positioning sensors detect pot present and location. Sequencing and control via The Vale-tech Ink Manager™ software. Crated weight: No. of containers: up to 12 Container size: 1 litre (1 qrt) Feed Rate: Typically 1 batch every 4 - 5 minutes. Software: The Vale-tech Ink Manager™ software with auto-dispense...

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