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GN Thermoforming will launch its new GN580 Thermoformer at the international trade fair for plastics K 2019 exhibition. The new form/cut/stack thermoformer is ideal for food, medical and industrial packaging markets.
Jerome Romkey, President of GN Thermoforming Equipment said, “GN800 is regarded as a highly productive and reliable machine within the industry,” said Romkey. The GN580 Thermoformer is a smaller version of the company’s GN800 launched at K 2016.
GN Equipped with Common-edge Tooling Technology
At K 2019, the GN580 will run 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET with a common-edge tool, producing meat trays with minimal scrap. Over the years, GN has perfected the common-edge-cut tooling technology for their line of thermoformers. Common-edge tooling offers the ability to form a series of square or rectangular trays in a row or multiple rows while eliminating the web between the products.
The GN580 that will be exhibited during the K show has already been sold to a Central European packaging manufacturer to produce food trays and blister packs, according to GN.
Distinctive Features of GN580 Thermoformer
The high-production GN580 thermoformer with integrated steel rule cutting press and stacking station is used for the cost-effective manufacturing of packaging products made from all thermoformable materials. The most distinctive features of the GN580 are the high degree of automation as well as the ease of tool change.
The GN580 has a forming area of 580 mm x 465 mm and a cycle time of 45 cycles/min at full stroke. The machine forms 120 mm (4.7-in) deep parts above and below the sheet line. It also features an operator-friendly HMI with integrated diagnostics and remote connection, an energy recovery system incorporated in all drives, and maintenance-free precision roller bearings in the toggles.
“While the GN580 offers many of the same features as our highly successful GN800, it is well suited for unique production runs and has a smaller footprint for factories where space is a challenge,” said Paul Phillips, GN sales and marketing manager.
GN’s family of thermoformers continues to offer advanced technology while being flexible and user-friendly. “We listen to our customers as we develop new equipment to satisfy their requirements whether they supply packaging for food, medical or industrial markets,” said Phillips.
The company will be showcasing in Hall 3/A36 at K 2019 from Oct. 16-23 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Source: GN Thermoforming