Vacuumatic is the leading supplier in security counting. The most common methods of marking defects on a reel to reel production at the moment are hand flagging or a marker pen. Both expose operators to potentially hazardous conditions posing health and safety issues. They also tend to be wasteful as there are limits to how quickly and accurately the operators can react and how easily they can access the machine. The system is self-monitoring and can be operated manually via a remote control box or linked to sensors, or web inspection equipment.
Tabs are clearly visible at the edge of the finished reel, thus saving time and material waste.
They are now successfully using the RTIS with both automatic and manual inputs via infrared detectors. A delay time has been set to match the operating speed of the machine. The accurate marking of splices and mill-joins through the RTIS have not only enabled them to reduce waste and to increase profit but it has also reduced the risks of costly damage to the embossing unit.