Eco-friendly packaging with KOCH cyclePac, the smart way 100% recyclable. (video: KOCH Pac Systeme)
During FachPack fair, the trade visitors to the KOCH’s booth had the possibility to witness themselves how cyclePac compares with conventional rigid blister packs by watching a live demonstration of the KBS-PL blister machine with highly-flexible 6-axis robot handling system.
40th anniversary for FachPack and 50th for KOCH: environmental concepts
This year FachPack celebrates its 40th anniversary. The key theme for 2019 is environmentally friendly packaging. KOCH Pac-Systeme is also celebrating 50 years of tradition, motivation and innovation.
Even back in 1994, the company was already integrating environmental concepts, such as The Green Dot (Der Grüne Punkt) waste separation system, the Blue Angel eco-label, and the dual system into new machinery concepts for mono-material cardboard packaging.
Today, the new use KOCH brand attests to the comprehensive expertise of the blister machinery and line specialist in innovative and sustainable packaging.
Each letter stands for a specific aspect: u for unique, s for smart, and e for eco, such as the cyclePac mono-material packaging.
The blister machine for high cycle rate: KOCH KBS-PL
KOCH KBS-PL, tried and tested technology: with high cycle rate, for large runs.
The KBS-PL with linear pallet conveyor stands for packaging with large runs of the same or similar products with maximum productivity. And reliable processing of all common rigid films.
No matter what you wish to package with this solution. The customer receives the appropriate packaging solution, based on the specifications. With the KOCH KBS-PL, it is possible to choose between three blister types:
- Face seal blister
- Trapped blister
- Cardboard mono-material pack
Packaging variety optimally, processing all standard rigid forming materials
Whether consumer and industrial products, cosmetics or body car; KOCH can custom package the diversity of products.
KOCH Blister Machine KBS-PL for highly efficient packaging with proven technology for blisters made of PVC, PET or other ridgid plastics.
Maintaining maximum productivity in the packaging of large batches of the same or similar products with consistent processing of all standard rigid forming materials is a matter of course for the blister machine KBS-PL with linear pallet transport.
Technical features of the KBS-PL include the large format area, suitable for large-format, stand-up blisters or hanging blisters with a standard hanger hole, as well as the pallet section, which can be served manually or by a robot handling system. The user-friendly, clear-cut design allows full control of production at all times.
Technical data KBS-PL
- Forming area: 250 x 500 mm
- Forming depth: 67 mm
- Sealing format: 238 x 580 mm
- Output [cycles/min.]: 20, depending on forming material, blister shape/size and sealing duration
Technical info: the blister machine KBS-PL
- Modular line concept with numerous integration and extension options
- Very high cycle rate
- Clear-cut, robust machine design
- State-of-the-art IPC control technology
- User-friendly operation with touchscreen
The KOCH’s experts also provide information on the ideal interplay between material, machine, and packaging design as well as the K 4.0 portfolio for digitalization in special machinery construction. A sample is the K 4.0 Smart App that gives direct access to the live machine data. Another topic is KOCH’s comprehensive Koch Support with the Service portfolio for highly productive packaging over the entire lifetime of the machines and lines.
use KOCH: The new brand for sustainable, individual packaging. Here are some examples of the cyclePac mono-material packaging.
