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VQ Queing System

VQ Queing System

VQ Queing System

Product catalog summary
Applications
Vale-Tech Automated Queue systems are designed to enhance the production of colour blends, particularly for PANTONE® and other special colours. These systems allow for the production of up to 10 spot colour batches per hour, enabling up to 80 blends in an 8-hour shift. This automation reduces labour costs and increases throughput by up to 30%.
VQ Compact Queuing System
The VQ Compact Queuing System features a slim-line upright cabinet with a small footprint, configurable for blend sizes up to 5Kg. It includes a built-in computer display, smoked polycarbonate safety doors, and an interactive safety control system. The system can produce up to 10 blends per cycle and includes a cycle interrupt ability for flexibility.
Benefits and Features
Operators can easily select a mix list, print a barcode label, and start the process with minimal intervention. The system's easy-clean finish and safety controls enhance usability and safety.
Technical Information
The main module dimensions are 55” W x 22” D x 74” H, with an unladen weight of 200Kg. It supports up to 10 containers, ranging from 1 litre to 5 litres, with a typical feed rate of one batch every 4-5 minutes. The system operates on 110-230v electrical supply and requires a clean, filtered air supply of 6-8 Bar.
Software and Control
The Vale-tech Ink Manager™ software with auto-dispense queue extension manages system status, interlocks, and blend container placement. It includes features like blend quantity limiter, no container present alarm, and missed scan pause. The system interfaces with various Vale-Tech Ink dispensing systems, ensuring seamless integration and control.
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VQ Queing System-1

VQ COMPACT QUEUING SYSTEM Blend up to 10 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 VQ system blends up to 10 spot colour batches per hour. This means in an 8 hour shift, 80 individual blends can be dispensed quickly and seamlessly. 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%. CQ12 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. Slim-line upright cabinet Small footprint Configurable for any blend size up to 5Kg Flush built in computer display Smoked polycarbonate safety doors Produces up to 10 blends per cycle Cycle interrupt ability Easy clean finish Interactive Safety Control System between ink dispenser and queuing system

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VQ Queing System-2

TECHNICAL INFORMATION VQ COLOUR PACK COLOUR PACK COLOUR MANAGEMENT EQUIPMET COLOUR MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT Main module: Unladen weight: 200Kg Crated weight: Function and Control 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. No. of containers: up to 10 Container size: 1 litre (1 qrt) to 5 litres (1US Gallon) Feed Rate: Typically 1 batch every 4 - 5 minutes. Software: The Vale-tech Ink Manager™ software with auto-dispense queue extension System status...

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