Functionality
The TL-200 has two loading platforms (the
TL-100 has one), so that two trays are loaded
simultaneously. Once the trays are full, the
operator replaces one of the loaded trays with
an empty one and the machine immediately
resumes loading that tray. The operator then
replaces the other loaded tray with an empty one.
When in place, the machine will resume loading
both trays. The process is seamless; there is no
additional work to be done or buttons to be
depressed by the operator. Once a tray is full,
the loading process stops and a yellow light and
audible signal indicate that the tray can be replaced.
Versatility
The TL-100/TL-200 can be ordered in the standard left
to right execution or in the right to left execution
(without additional cost). Multiple tray sizes can be
handled by the machine through (fixed and adjustable)
change parts as well as different tray materials. Glass
and plastic containers can be processed from 1-500ml.
Containers are automatically loaded in a nested
(honeycomb) pattern via a servomotor controlled
nesting actuator.
Ease of Operations
Through the control panel, the operator selects the vial to
be processed. The PLC instructs the servomotors as how
to position the actuators. The settings of the actuators are
specific to the selected vial size; they are always in the
optimum position.
In addition, through the PLC, the servomotors are instructed
as to how fast and how far the actuators need to move. For
example, with small unstable plastic containers, the actuator
speed is less than that for 100ml glass vials. Under PLC control,
the actuator stroke for each vial size is exactly what it should be,
not more, not less. Without operator involvement, the machine is
automatically optimized for each vial.
Safety
The machine is designed with safety in mind. All actuators are
servomotor controlled, automatically halting production in the event
of an obstruction.
