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- A - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Air Packer: A VALVE BAG packer, like the THIELE L8PW-10, that uses air pressure to fluidize bulk material and blow it into the bag through a fill spout. Most air packers have a bag spout and a bag support saddle that are suspended from a LOAD CELL. As material is fed into the bag, the load cell feeds back bag weight to the machine's controller and regulates flow of material into the bag. Air packers are typically used for fast, efficient filling of dense, fine powders like cement, sand, bakery mixes, charcoal powder, carbon black, laser toner powder AND pelleted products like color concentrates, plastic resins, filtration media, etc. For slower-speed non-abrasive powders, we may recommend an AUGER PACKER. Auger Packer: A VALVE BAG packer, like the THIELE S-11 AUGER PACKER, that uses an auger to "screw-fee" bulk material into the bag through a fill spout. Most auger packers have a bag spout and a bag support saddle that are suspended from a LOAD CELL. As material is fed into the bag, the load cell feeds back bag weight to the machine's controller and regulates flow of material into the bag. Auger packers are typically used for accurate filling of nonabrasive, fine powders like bakery mixes, flour, powdered sugar, dried milk products, laser toner powder, etc. Auger packers are not recommended for granular or pelleted materials. We suggest use of an AIR PACKER for VALVE BAG applications with those [large particle size] characterisitcs. Automatic (Fully-Automatic): Machinery that can perform its functions without operator intervention in the process being performed. In Full-Automatic applications, operator involvement is usually limited to replenishment of packaging components. e.g. loading empty bags or cartons on the FILLING SYSTEMS's magazine, loading bulk material supply hoppers, placing empty pallets on the PALLETIZER magazine, removing completed cartons or pallets from the system, etc. SEMI-AUTOMATIC applications require more operator involvement in the process. Automatic Packaging Systems: Term applicable to any one of several available systems for open-mouth and valve bag packaging where bags are automatically applied to filler spout, filled, weighed, closed (if open), palletized, and shrink wrapped. - B - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Bag: Term applied to flexible container made from paper or other flexible material. The container is made by forming a tube from the flexible material. One or both ends are then closed, leaving an opening through which the material to be carried in the container is introduced. Bag Clamp: The mechanism that clamps the bag to a discharge chute during the filling of the bag.
Bag Magazine: Holder for
empty shipping sac~ being staged for placement .and filling. Bags Per Minute (BPM, also Dumps, Weightments, Containers, etc / Minute): A common term used to specify desired or actual equipment speed. The number of units (be they bags, cartons, boxes, scale weighments, etc) that a machine is capable of delivering within a 60-second period. CAUTION: While it is a common and seemingly simple term, "Per Minute" rates are extremely dependent on factors such as container/bag consistency and quality, bulk material uniformity, bag size, bag thickess, operator skill and training, weighment/fill size, proper machine selection and set-up, even environmental conditions such as ambient temperature, humidity! Even though a machine can cycle at X BPM, be aware that attainment of maximum machine rates can be difficult if all the factors above are not propoerly considered. Bench-Top Sealer: A HEAT SEALER that is small enough for use on a table or bench top. Bench-top sealers are most often used for HOSPITAL, LABORATORY, or MILITARY (MIL-SPEC) packaging and sealing applications. Bench-top sealers can be INTERMITTENT, JAW-type sealers, or CONTINUOUS MOTION sealers like the EMPLEX MPS-Lite or Miniro-H. Belt Conveyor: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Bucket Elevator: A conveyor that uses interconnected, articulated buckets to move bulk materials in horizontal and vertical directions. Bucket elevators are able to carry products in almost every direction without risk of product damage. Because the buckets are able to swivel, a bucket elevator can be used to raise product vertically without requiring a large conveyor FOOTPRINT. Additionally, some bucket elevators can be designed to discharge product at multiple locations. - C - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Case Taper: A mechanical device that applies packaging tape to a carton to seal the carton closed. See Case Taper options by clicking this link! Case Packing Station: A mechanical device that supports an empty corrugated carton for manual or automatic packing / loading. See Case Packing / Loading Stations by clicking this link! Casters: Optional wheels available for most sealers and conveyors. Make machinery easily portable for line/product changeover and cleanup. Cellophane (Cello): Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Cleated Belt Conveyor: A belt conveyor that has cleats mounted to the belt. The cleats for compartments along the length of the belt. Cleats can be added to INCLINE BELT CONVEYORS to transport products up steep inclines. Cleated Belts can also by used in a horizontal orientation to separate and/or collect groups of products - see our INFEED CONVEYOR. Combination Scale: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Consumable/Wear Parts: Parts on a machine that wear out during normal operation and need to be replaced on a periodic basis. Examples include SEALING BANDS for BAND SEALERS, Teflon® Tape on JAW SEALERS, Ink and Ink Rolls for INK CODERS, Machine users shoudl plan for periodic replacement of Consumable Parts and keep some in spare parts inventory, especially during periods of heavy machine use! Consumable Parts differ from Continuous Band Sealer: A continuous motion sealer designed to seal "unsupported" films like polyethylene. A band sealer uses two continuous loops of Teflon®-coated steel or fiberglass to isolate the bag material from the heat bars. The bag is in motion throughout the sealing process, allowing for faster, more efficient sealing than with intermittent "jaw" type sealers. A Continuous Band Sealer is recommended for fairly clean, non-gritty applications using GUSSET BAGS or for consumer product applications where a high-integrity, uniform seal appearance is critical. Counter-Balance: See MECHANICAL COUNTER-BALANCE Critical Sealing Parameters: When a heat seal is created, three factors contribute to the quality of the seal; TEMPERATURE, PRESSURE, and DWELL TIME (a.k.a. SPEED for CONTINUOUS motion sealers). For critical applications like MIL-SPEC PACKAGING, medical component, and pharmaceutical packaging, VALIDATION of the sealing process requires that Critical Sealing Parameters be precisely controlled and monitored. Cup Filler: See Volumetric Cup Filler - D - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!
Diagnostics: Information gained from a
control device which advises of a fault or condition. Dribble Flow: Controlled measurement of product flow into scale. Normally a second fill stage (also called "top off." Dwell Time: The time during which a bag being sealed is exposed to heat and pressure [See Critical Sealing Parameters]. With the exception of our VALIDATABLE MEDICAL JAW SEALERS, dwell time on an INTERMITTENT JAW SEALER, is typically the total time that the jaw is closed. On continuous motion sealers, the Dwell Time is the amount of time that the bag is exposed to the heating and compression sections of the sealer - usually measured by the linear speed of the machine. - E - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Electrical Specifications: For most of our equipment, specified in terms of Voltage (Alternating or Direct Current) / Frequency (usually 60 Hertz, 50 Hz, if required) / Phase (Single or Three Phase) / Current (in Amperes). If you have unique voltage requirements, we can offer customer electrical options for most machinery! Emboss Coder: A coding mechanism that imparts a lot or date code on the bag by pressing metal characters into the bag material. Unlike an INK CODER, the embosser does NOT use ink, but simply deforms the bag material, leaving the desired code embossed in the material surface. Empty Pallet Dispenser: Device used to dispense and index empty pallets to a palletizer. - F - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!F.C.A.: Shipping terminology. Means "Free Carrier All". Most of our equipment is shipped FCA Supplier's Dock - simply put, this means you, as the buyer, own and are responsible for the equipment from the moment it leaves the manufacture's shipping dock. It is essential you inspect your shipment and note any damage on the shipping paperwork prior to signing for it. Noting damage will entitle you to file a claim against the carrier for any damage caused in transit.
Feeder Section: The means by which
the product is fed to the weigh bucket. F.O.B.: Shipping terminology. Means "Free On Board". Most of our equipment is shipped FOB Supplier's Dock - simply put, this means you, as the buyer, own and are responsible for the equipment from the moment it leaves the manufacture's shipping dock. It is essential you inspect your shipment and note any damage on the shipping paperwork prior to signing for it. Noting damage will entitle you to file a claim against the carrier for any damage caused in transit. Footprint: The total width and length (i.e. floorspace) a piece of equipment will occupy on your production floor. Form, Fill, & Seal (FFS): A machine that takes a flat or V-FOLD ROLL of material and forms it into a bag, fills then seals bag closed. FFS equipment is typically FULLY-AUTOMATIC and used for applications requiring rates of 20+ BAGS PER MINUTE. [See also HORIZONTAL FORM, FILL, & SEAL and VERTICAL FORM, FILL, & SEAL] - G - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Gravity-fed Scale: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Gross Weight: Gross Weight is the total weight of a bag, including the weight of the empty bag [the Tare Weight], plus the weight of the product inside the bag [the Net Weight]. Gross Weight Scale: A Gross Weight Bagging Scale or filling system is one that weighs the material directly into its final container. For instance, when you are using a "gross weigh" bagger or scale, an operator places an empty bag onto the filling spout of the machine. The scale compensates for the weight of the bag [the Tare Weight] and fills material directly into the bag. When the correct Net Weight is reached, the scale stops filling and the filled bag is removed from the spout. A Gross Weight Scale is the opposite of a Net Weight Scale. Gusset Bag: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Gusset Roller: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! - H - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Heat Element: A resistance device that generates heat when connected to electricity. Heat Sealer: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Horizontal Form, Fill, & Seal (HFFS): Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Hot Air Sealer: A continuous motion bag sealer that uses heated air to heat the bag for sealing. Because they have fewer moving parts that Continuous Band Sealers and no wear parts, Hot Air Sealers are ideal for bagging environments that are dirty or dusty (mulch, stone, soil, salt, etc). Hot air sealers will work for Tube or Pillow style bags. Use of a Hot Air Sealer is NOT recommended for bags that are very thin (1.5 mil or less) or for bags that have side gussets! Click Here to see more details about Hot Air Bag Sealers. - I - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Incline Conveyor: A flat BELT CONVEYOR that carries products or containers from one level to another. An incline conveyor is essentially a moving ramp. When specifying your requirements for an incline conveyor, it is important to know the INFEED HEIGHT and DISCHARGE HEIGHT. Infeed Height: The height, from floor level, to the Top Of the Belt [ TOB ] on a conveyor's infeed end. Except in INCLINE CONVEYOR applications, the infeed height of a conveyor is usually equal to the DISCHARGE HEIGHT. Ink Coder: A coding mechanism that imparts a lot or date code on the bag by pressing ink-coated metal characters against bag material. Unlike an EMBOSS CODER, the ink coder uses either a wet or TOUCH-DRY® ink to create a clearly visible (usually black) imprint of the desired code on the material surface. Ink Roll: Used with MARKEM TOUCH-DRY® INK CODERS, a solid black substance provided on a small roller. When the roller contacts a heated metal printing character, ink becomes liquid and is transfered to the printing wheel. Markem TOUCH-DRY® ink is convenient because it is not messy, is easy to store, and creates an instantly dry, extremely legible lot or date code! Intermittent Sealing/Sealer: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! - J - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Jaw Sealer: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! - K - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!- L - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!L-Bar Sealer: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Laminate: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Linear Scale: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Load Cell: An electronic device for precisely measuring the weight (mass) of an object. Digital, electronic scales like the THIELE 6128 & 6112 Gross Weigh, THIELE THRIFTWEIGH & MASTERWEIGH Net Weigh, and TRIDYNE SMALL NET WEIGHT scales use load cells to tell the SCALE CONTROLLER the mass of the object (bag, weigh bucket, etc.) A less-costly and far less-accurate method of weighment is the MECHANICAL COUNTER-BALANCE. Load Height: The height of a stack of layers plus the pallet. This is also referred to as the pass height. - M - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Manual: Packaging process wherein product and packaging materials are manually handled by people instead of machinery. Generally, manual packaging operations are slower, less accurate, and less efficient than automatic packaging systems. Cost and level of automation are directly proportional - i.e. as a system becomes more automated, it generally requires a larger capital investment. However, as automation increases, so too does speed; accuracy improves, and cost per package decreases. Markem Touch-Dry Ink Coder: A patented INK CODING mechanism/technique created by the Markem Corporation. Touch-Dry® ink is solid until heated. A hot type wheel is used to pick-up ink from a dry spool, then the wheel is rotated past the bag, leaving a near-instantly dry, black, printed code. Touch-Dry® ink is great for consumer applications where a clear, unsmeared lot or date code is absolutely essential. Mechanical Counter-Balance: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today!
Microprocessor:
Small, solid-state device used to process incoming electronic information and
convert this into response output and information. Multi-wall Paper Shipping Sack: (Multiwall Bag) A flexible container made from three to six plies of kraft paper, meeting designated specifications. The walls or plies may be made up of 40, 50, 60 or 70 pound paper. One, or more, may be a moisture barrier sheet. The particular construction of the sack is predicated on the material and the type of transportation to be employed. Multi-Wall Paper Bag: See Multi-wall Paper Shipping Sack. - N - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!NEMA: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Net Weighing: Process by which a product is pre-weighed prior to placement in a shipping container. Net Weigh Scale: A Net Weigh Scale is a filling machine that pre-weighs material (i.e. preweighs the desired Net Weight) then dumps the weighed material into a container. Examples of Net Weigh Scales include our Tridyne F-99, F-109, and 1650 Scale for small weighments (0.1 to 50 pounds, net weight) and our Bemis/Thiele Thrift and MasterWeigh Scales for larger bagging applications (20-110 pounds, net weight). Net Weight: Net Weight is the actual weight of the product in a container. When you are filling a bag, box, carton, jar, or any other container there are three weights involved - the Gross Weight, the Net Weight, and the Tare Weight. [Gross Weight = Net Weight + Tare Weight]. - O - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Open Mouth Bag: An open mouth bag is one where a tube is closed at one end leaving the opposite end open for filling. - P - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Pacing Conveyor: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Pallet: A flat, raised base or platform on which units are placed for shipment. Unfilled or filled bags are unitized in this manner to facilitate handling and shipping. A means of collecting smaller units together, placing them on a platform, locking in place by an adhesive or strapping so a larger load can be handled at one time. Pallet Conveyor: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Palletizer: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Pillow Style Bag: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Pinch Bottom Bag: A multi-wall paper bag, either gusset or tube style, that has a flap on the open end. Also called a PBOM bag. The flap is manufactured with a pre-applied hot melt adhesive. During the bag sealing process the hot glue is reactivated and the flap is folded closed to create a secure, tight seal. PBOM bags are typically used for products that require a durable bag with a high-integrity seal. PBOM bags can also be manufactured with sealable inner-liners (usually polyethylene) that can offer an extra layer of seal integrity. PBOM bags must be closed with PBOM Bag Closers. PBOM: Pinch-Bottom, Open-Mouth Bag [See PINCH BOTTOM BAG] Portable Sealer: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Polyethylene (Poly): Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Polypropylene: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Pressure: Pressure is the amount of force that is placed on the bag's seal area as the bag is being heated and sealed. The three critical elements involved in creating a good bag seal are Pressure, Temperature, and Dwell Time (or Speed, in the case of continuous heat sealers.) On heat sealing machinery, pressure is typically created with the use of spring-loaded mechanisms or pneumatic (air) cylinders. Pressure Rollers: Option available for most Emplex sealers. Similar to a GUSSET ROLLER. Replaces front cooling bar to minimize wrinkling of the seal. Required for GUSSET BAG sealing applications where the sealer must transition from 4-2-4 layers of bag material. - Q - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!- R - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Resealable Closure: In bag packaging, a mechanism that allows a bag or pouch to be opened and reclosed / resealed by the consumer. The most common resealable bag closure is the zipper closure, similar to those found on Ziploc® bags. Resealable zipper closures are becoming extremely common on STAND-UP POUCHES for consumer products like coffee, snack foods, bird seed, pet foods, etc. Other resealable closures include containers like jars and bottles that have snap tops or screw caps. Roll Bagger: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Roll Bag: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Rotary Sealer: A Rotary Heat Sealer is a continuous motion sealer designed for sealing "supported" packaging films and materials. In a rotary style sealer, the material to be sealed moves through the sealer, gripped by either carrier belts or carrier chains. While inside the sealer, the the film passes between a pair of heated bars that transfer heat to the packaging material. After being heated, the material passes between a pair of rotating rollers that squeeze the heated material together to create a seal. Because the bag material comes into direct contact with hot metal bars, rotary sealers are NOT acceptable for use with "soft" films like polyethylene (soft films must be sealed on a Continuous Band Sealer). Typical rotary style sealers include the Doboy HS-B, HS-BII, AT, and Hospital Sealer. - S - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!SB Conveyor: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Scale Controller: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Sealing Bands: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Semi-Automatic: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today!
Sigma: A measurement of
standard deviation, in this case, predicting the variance for filled weights of
bags. Speed: See Dwell Time - Speed is the measurement of Dwell Time for continuous motion sealers like Continuous Band Sealers and Rotary Sealers. Stand-up Pouch: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today!
Strain Gauge:
An electronic sensing device which measures deflection of current to allow
accurate measurement of weight. Sustained Bag Rate: The minimum number of bags a palletizer can run in one hour with out shutting down the bag filling equipment. This is used by Bemis when referring to a bag rate. Synchronized: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! - T - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Table-Top Sealer: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Take-away Conveyor: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Tape Over Sewing: Tape applied after the bag has been sewn closed to cover the stitch line at the ends of sewn bags. (Cold adhesive, hot melt, heat sealed thermoplastic coated tape.) Tare Weight: Tare Weight is the weight of the container that is used to weigh or hold product. When you are filling a container (bag, box, jar, etc) it is important to have a scale that compensates for the Tare Weight of the container to insure that when filling is complete, the desired Net Weight is achieved. [Gross Weight = Net Weight + Tare Weight]. Target Weight: Final weight the customer requires in their container (bag). Usually the "Net" weight. Temperature: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Temperature Controller: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Thermocouple: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Thread: Cotton, rayon, or synthetic fiber twisted into thread used for closures. Throat Depth: In a heat sealer, the amount of space inside the sealer, above the seal, through which the bag top can pass during the sealing operation. The throat depth is the amount of bag top (measured from the top of the seal) that can safely pass through the machinery. This is generally a critical dimension for bags that have handles, headers, or hang-holes. TOB (Top Of Belt): In conveyor specifications, the measured distance from the floor to the top of the belt (i.e. the bottom of you package or product). Trimmer: A cutting device that trims off excess material either before or after the bag has been sealed. We recommend trimmers like the EMPLEX TR60 that trim the bag top BEFORE the bag enters the sealer. Removing excess bag top prior to sealing reduces the risk of bag jams after the bag enters the sealing section. Tuck-in Sleeve: A special cut piece of paper pasted to the valve extension in a sewn valve bag through the valve opening. After filling, the sleeve or paper extension is folded and tucked into the valve opening to prevent sifting. Same applied on pasted valve bag. Tyvek® Switch: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! - U - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Unsupported Materials: Unsupported materials include "meltable", heat sealable, films like polyethylene. When sealing unsupported materials, special non-stick Teflon® sealing bands or Teflon®-coated heat bars are required to prevent the bag from melting and sticking to the heat bar. See also Supported Materials. - V - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Vacuum Conveyor: A vacuum conveyor is a bulk product conveying methods that uses vacuum pressure to "suck" materials from one place to another. A vacuum conveyor works much like a household vacuum but is heavier duty and is designed to discharge the material after it moves it into the vacuum chamber. See our line of Pneumatic and Vacuum Conveying Systems for examples of this equipment. Our customers frequently use economical Vacuum Conveyors to move roasted coffee beans from the roaster, up and into the inlet of a Net Weigh Bag Filling Scale! Validation / Validatable: Companies that package medical components, medical hardware, pharmaceuticals, or nutriceutical products often need to "Validate" the seal. The definition of validation varies from company to company, but generally, it is the testing and verification of a heat sealer's ability to repeatedly seal package(s) using a specific range or ranges of Temperature, Pressure, and Dwell Time. These parameters are also known as the "Critical Sealing Parameters." The goal of validation is to insure that EVERY package that is put through a sealer gets a perfect seal, every time! Our complete line of Medical Sealers offer validation capabilities to meet the validation requirements of even the most stringent validation protocol! Valve Bag: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Valve Bag Packer/Filler: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Variable Speed Controller: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Vertical Auger Filler: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Vertical Form, Fill, & Seal (VFFS): Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! V-Fold Rollstock: Used on our FULLY-AUTOMATIC HAMER HORIZONTAL FORM, FILL, & SEAL equipment, V-fold Rollstock is long roll of polyethylene bag film that, prior to being rolled up, is folded in half (like a book) along its length. As the V-fold is unrolled on the HFFS machine, the "V" part of the fold becomes the bottom of the bag when side seams are sealed and cut by the machine. Use of V-fold Rollstock eliminates the need for you to buy premanufactured bags. By using FFS EQUIPMENT to make and fill their own bags, many customers have seen bag cost savings of nearly 20%. Vibratory Conveyor: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Vibratory Feeder: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! Volumetric Cup Filler: Watch Here for definition or Call The BaggingGuys today! - W - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Warranty: A period over which the machine manufacturer warrants a new (and sometimes used or refurbished) machine from manufacturing defects. Warranties typically cover mechanical items and exclude electrical and CONSUMABLE / WEAR PARTS like SEALING BANDS, HEAT ELEMENTS, THERMOCOUPLES, INK ROLLS, etc. Warranties for equipment we offer vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer. Please CALL US for copies of specific machine warranties. Wear Parts: See CONSUMABLE PARTS Wicket Bag: A Wicket Bag is a pre-made, pre-cut bag that is specially made with an extra tab at the top. The tab has two holes in it, called Wicket Holes. The wicket holes allow the bags to be attached to one another with a U-shaped, metal wire called a wicket. The holes also allow the bags to be mounted on a machine called a Wicket Bagger that can automatically open, fill and seal the bags. In most cases, the wickets are also automatically trimmed off prior to the sealing operation. EXAMPLE: To see an example of a wicket bag, look at almost any loaf of sliced bread at a supermarket. At the open end of the bag you will see the tab (one side of the bag is longer than the other) with two ripped holes in it. The holes were ripped when the bag was torn from the wicket following the filling operation. Wicket Bagger: A Wicket Bagger is a machine designed to open and fill pre-made Wicket Bags. Bakery Mixes, Coffee Beans, Snack Foods, Frozen Foods, and any other free-flowing materials are often filled on wicket baggers. - X - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!- Y - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!- Z - [Return to Top of Page] - Call 1-800-785-6785 or E-mail us for additional detail!Zipper Pouch: See RESEALABLE CLOSURE. Resealable zipper closures are becoming extremely common on STAND-UP POUCHES for products like coffee, snack foods, bird seed, pet foods, etc. |
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