MflCHENDORFF Automation GmbH & Co. KG • Complex tasks • Rapidly fast cycle times • Adjustable contact pressure • Measuring wheels for any surface • Selectable resolutions • Fast, flexible setup

Precision on the running meter Measuring systems Ten thousand metres on a single roll are not uncommon in the world of packaging films. To ensure that everything fits perfectly, encoders and systems from Wachendorff Automation guarantee the correct dimensions. A standard roll contains enough packaging film to make 60,000 crisp packets — the same quantity that is produced daily by Constantia Flexibles in Wiesbaden. Since its foundation in 1949, the company has developed into a global expert in flexible packaging solutions. Twist-wrap films, such as those used in sweet wrappers, are among the company‘s...

MflCHENDORFF Automation GmbH & Co. KG Measuring systems rewound in order to separate the individual layers. To ensure the final quantity is correct, the company uses a length measurement system from Wachendorff to determine the correct dimensions. In addition to the linear metres for the correct film length per coil, the data is also transferred to the product data acquisition system. „This lets us see how far along individual orders are or how many metres we produce in a shift,“ explains Burkhard Baum, who is responsible for technical maintenance in Wiesbaden. „We‘ve always had a rotary encoder...

Measuring systems WA1701_1 The wave pattern is created because the roll is inconsistently wound — the roller oscillates back and forth. WA1701_2 The contact pressure of the spring arm from Wachendorff Automation can be adjusted. With the aid of the markings, Constantia‘s fitters can find the perfect pressure for their task right away. WA1701_3 Since the wheel measures the metres of film, it measures directly on the film itself. When changing the rolls or performing other work on the conveyor belt, the spring arm can be folded away and locked in a few simple steps. WA1701_4 Technology from Wachendorff...

Photos (Constantia) WA1701_9 The films are produced, finished and cut on large machines. Measuring systems WA1701_7 Chewing gum wrappers: a typical Constantia Flexibles product WA1701_8 The twisted sweet wrapper was invented at the Wiesbaden site Video: Length measurement system LMSMA in use. You will be forwarded to the Wachendorff Youtube channel. Any Questions? Just call +49 (0) 67 22 / 99 65- 414, [email protected] or call your local distributor: www.wachendorff-automation.com/distri Your distributor: