According to Hunkeler Systeme, profitability starts with energy saving solutions and the innovative and efficient removal of production waste! And whether this involves paper and cardboard, or paper and poly wraps, the company can offer perfect customised solutions via Friedheim International, which exclusively handles Hunkeler Systeme equipment in the UK and Ireland.
It is a well-known fact that off-cuts, trim waste and paper dust hinder the production of magazines, publicity materials, books, envelopes and packaging. This can also end up being a costly factor, which can so easily be avoided! It is a simple solution to employ the services of an experienced company, such as Hunkeler Systeme, to design a customised system that comprehensively and efficiently handles all the process waste. Depending on requirements and configuration, such a system could contain the following elements:
Collection – handling starts with the collection of waste at the production machine, where collection units gather the waste for extraction.
Feeding – chopper fans generate the necessary airflow to transport the waste through a system of pipes.
Separation – a materials separator removes materials such as paper, cardboard and poly wraps from the transported air.
Compacting – for problem-free waste disposal, the separated materials can be compressed by various types of compactor, such as balers or briquette presses.
Filtering – a jet filter cleanses the air of dust. The dust can then be stored in containers or compacted by a briquette press.
The ‘heart’ of each system solution produced by Hunkeler Systeme is the control unit, which oversees all measurement and control functions. A user-friendly touch screen visualises each step to the user, and by means of remote diagnosis, the availability of the equipment is increased and maintenance costs decreased. In the event of any error warnings, status messages are received on-line by designated recipients, in particular at the Hunkeler Operations Centre, where any necessary action can promptly be taken.
Some of the customised and compact solutions available from Hunkeler Systeme comprise the following components:
Toner dust suction unit
Toner dust arises during digital printing processes and accumulates in the integrated blowers. This contamination affects the printing process and dust also gathers in the surrounding working environment. This module removes toner dust from the printer through suction, and an integrated filter system separates the toner dust from the transport air.
Paper web dust removal (web cleaning system)
This module removes dust from the surface of paper webs. Dust is extracted from both sides of the running paper web and, simultaneously, any static charge on the paper is reduced. Less downtime required for cleaning increases productivity and also reduces the need for solvents.
Compact suction unit
A compact solution that provides maximum effect! Strips of paper waste are collected from production machines and disposed of in a continual process. Productivity is thus increased as a result. Proven air filter technology ensures purified air around the machine, thereby optimising working conditions.
Humidification
Ideal humidity is a pre-requisite for optimum production processes. This particular Hunkeler Systeme solution continuously monitors the humidity in the production environment. The required filtered water is diffused through so-called ‘flats’ and a patented nozzle system.
Shredding units
This solution collects waste on-line from sheets, newspapers and magazines that have been completed by printing processes and mailing equipment, and shreds it ready for automatic transportation.
Fully automatic bale stacking
Automatic bale stacking is a further process stage designed to increase benefits and convenience! After compaction, a crane automatically collects storable bales and transports them to the storage area, which can be adjusted to suit the company’s space logistics.
All of the above solutions can be widely utilised across a wide range of market sectors. These include the graphics industry, computer and data centres, national banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions, paper mills, and the packaging industry.
In addition to the above industry solutions, Hunkeler Systeme also supplies a range of stand-alone shredding units. These have been designed for use in offices, large computer departments, or any other environment where large quantities of documents need to be shredded. With a capacity of up to 180 sheets per cycle the FA 400.2 model can handle entire files of documents at the same time. Two higher volume models – the FA 490.1 and FA 500.2 (up to 650 sheets per cycle) – can also shred CD-ROMs, disks, staples and paper clips without difficulty! In addition, these latter two models can also be equipped with an outlet conveyor for the chopped paper for added flexibility and convenience.