The AVS, pictured here with dust collection and full CAT3 guarding package
Sturtevant, Wis. — James P. Navin, President of Spee-Dee® Packaging Machinery, Inc., announced that the Advanced Volumetric System (AVS) continues to be a highly efficient and economical equipment alternative to combination scales for companies that are challenged by products that shift density during a packaging run. “Our innovative Spee-Dee Advanced Volumetric System was the first in the industry to control both weight and volume in dry filling. It has become an ideal solution for an increasingly broader range of products, including cereal, nuts, pet food, coffee and candy,” he revealed. Timm Johnson, Vice President, Sales/Marketing, explained that one of the many advantages of the AVS is its very low profile. “Traditional combination scales demand a significant amount of production space because they require a mezzanine. The AVS is only 40 inches tall, so it is more easily integrated within even the most compact of packaging environments. Additional space savings are realized because the system sits directly on the bagger,” he stated.
In explaining the technology underlying the Advanced Volumetric System, Johnson itemized the efficiency gains customers realize from the Spee-Dee-Set Volume Adjustment Motor and in-line scale configuration. “Package weights gathered by the in-line scale are fed back to the PLC, averaged and compared to target weights. The PLC is programmed to quickly and precisely regulate volume utilizing the servo volume adjustment, thereby preventing fills from falling below minimum as well as eliminating overfills. The results are greatly improved repeatability and a reduction in target weight, as well as a dramatic decrease in product giveaway,” he concluded.
The Spee-Dee® Advanced Volumetric System, which utilizes a single Allen-Bradley PLC to control both the filler and scale, boasts a completely tool-less design. This enables the unit to be easily and quickly disassembled so that cleaning and product changeover operations are accomplished within a matter of minutes, resulting in maximum uptime. Components for the filling and weighing operations are non-proprietary to minimize replacement cost and ensure parts availability. There are also fewer components within the unit, further reducing maintenance expense.
To promote operator safety, the unit features a safety lock system and is fully guarded with a plexiglass and stainless steel enclosure.
Spee-Dee® Packaging Machinery, Inc. is a premier quality manufacturer of equipment to measure and fill dry products into consumer size containers (bags, bottles, pouches, cans and cartons). Spee-Dee was a pioneer in the development and manufacture of both servo auger and servo volumetric cup fillers. Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery serves a global base of clients in diverse market segments, including the food, chemical, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. Now in its fourth decade, the company boasts a star-studded client roster of industry giants and Fortune 500 companies. A history of innovative electrical and mechanical design and programming, coupled with advanced technology and unparalleled customer service, support Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery’s position as an industry leader. For more information, please contact Timm Johnson, Vice President, Sales/Marketing, Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc., 1360 Grandview Parkway, Sturtevant, WI 53177 USA, toll free 877-375-2121 (US only),
262-886-4402 or fax 262-886-5502. Send e-mail to info@spee-dee.com, and view Spee-Dee’s family of equipment solutions at www.spee-dee.com.