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Packaging, Conveyors and Materials Transfer
News Release from: BandH Labeling Systems | Subject: Marathon SL
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 January 2004
Cost-effective Marathon SL roll-fed
labeller
B and H Labeling Systems introduces Marathon SL, a roll-fed labeller featuring Smartdrive, a multi-axis servomotor motion control system for simplicity, ease-of-operation and higher reliability
B and H Labeling Systems introduces the Marathon SL, a roll-fed labeller that features Smartdrive, a multi-axis servomotor motion control system for simplicity, ease-of-operation and higher reliability/uptime compared to complex rotary machines Built on a modular platform for application tailoring, B and H designed the Marathon SL as a cost-effective, entry-level product in the Marathon family
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 22 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Offering labelling speeds from 50 to 250 containers per minute, the compact, in-line layout of the machine requires less than 40 ft2 (3.7 m2) of floor space.
Marathon is the first labeller to feature four-axis servomotor motion control with automatic label registration and timing.
Called Smartdrive, this advanced approach uses independent servomotors communicating on a high-speed digital bus to synchronize labelling operations.
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By eliminating gears, belts and chains found in traditional machines, Smartdrive offers extreme positional accuracy and provides more consistent performance over the life of the machine.
In fact, label application defect rates are guaranteed to be less than 0.05%.
The Marathon SL digital design approach enables faster product changeovers.
Key machine set-up parameters are stored in a "recipe" database and downloaded for each new container type.
This eliminates the need for tedious machine adjustments after replacing change parts.
Handling containers from 8 ozs to 3 litres, Marathon cuts changeover time to less than 15 minutes from one full production speed to the next-a new industry standard.
The Marathon SL is designed for operator ease-of-use.
The labeller features a ten-inch colour touchscreen operator interface with intuitive drop-down menus, graphics, navigation bars and drop-down keyboards.
Displays have been professionally tested for usability and understanding.
Security access levels for displays, data entry and system operations are configurable on a site-by-site basis by the system administrator.
An advanced software feature of the Marathon SL is ProWatch, a productivity monitoring software system that tracks labeller productivity and scrap by container type, operator, shift, day and week.
Screen and hard-copy summary reports provide data for process and operational improvements, while optional Ethernet connectivity allows access to labelling machine data from plant-wide host computers.
Monitoring and reporting critical data in real time enables packagers to maximize the productivity and the efficiency of the labelling operation.
Compared to complex rotary machines, the Marathon SL offers greatly simplified operation and maintenance.
More automation features, fewer moving parts and built-in 24/7 self-checking diagnostics and troubleshooting aids also enhance reliability/uptime.
The key benefit to the customer will be higher machine productivity and lower ownership costs over the life of the product.
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