AMF HS 40 User Manual

HS 40 BULK

BUN PACKER

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• The HS 40 has been designed for efficient, high speed bulk bun

packaging of up to 40 packages per minute.

• The HS 40 incorporates many new design features that improve

package tightness and seal integrity that result in unmatched product
freshness and extended shelf life.

HS 40 BULK BUN PACKER

MECHANICAL FEATURES

Freshness Evacuation and Tight Package

• Aligner side wheel system assures a tightly configured package

• The HS 40 incorporates a new vacuum evacuation system and above belt seal system that

combine for the tightest, air tight package with the strongest seal integrity

• High speed “On the Fly” regrouping section provides a perfectly regrouped package

configuration on the fly prior to film feed. This assists in providing a tight package.

High Speed Design

• Variable speed infeed spread and accumulation conveyors for even product distribution and

lane filling

• Gentle collapsing cup grouping gate provides damage free hold-down. Individual control of

each lane reduces pressure and indexing errors.

• Efficient belt drive side guides provide “on-the-fly” regrouping

• Smooth product transfer points for high speed product control

• Precise temperature control system on the side seals and cross seal

• Above belt side sealing system allows for higher speeds through the sealing section

New Improved Seal Technology

• New above the belt side seal technology allows for significantly increased package size

flexibility

• New dual seal side seal insures outstanding seal quality

• New Bead Weld Cross Seal and Cut System provides the strongest seal available while

eliminating high maintenance seal bars. The cutting system requires no knife.

Accumulation Conveyor

and Slide

Adjustable Lane Guide System

Low Maintenance, Sanitary Design

• The HS 40 has an angular, laser cut steel-it-steel frame. The angular design prevents

sanitation issues caused by contaminant frame shelving. The laser cut steel frame is durable,
low maintenance, and is provided with a smooth, easy to clean surface.

• Close-coupled, independent VFD drives eliminate high maintenance chain and sprocket

sequence drives that traditionally run the length of the machine. The underside of the HS 40
is totally open with simplifies sanitation and maintenance.

Product Flexibility

• The HS 40 is designed for easy product changeover including “quick change” lane

adjustment.

• Easily adjustable multi-way conveyor lane guides in the grouper/indexing area for reduced

changeover time.

• Low film alarm and change-out indicator. Tool-less film change with expanding film core

clamps.

• A variety of slicing options including single and dual through slice, hinge/web slice, and top

slice. Each slicer is designed for easy changeover.

• A variety of package configurations are available including single center seal and dual center.

Clear Under Frame Design

Above Belt Side Seal

and Center Seal

One Piece Knife and Seal System

Collapsing Cup Grouping Gate

Driven Side Belt Regrouper

Pneumatic Film Roll Arms

HS 40 BULK BUN PACKER

ELECTRICAL FEATURES

• Allen Bradley operator interface provides the operator with machine

performance, production data and alarm screens for easy trouble shooting.
Maintenance personnel have access to a screen menu for timing adjustments,
counter, valves, etc. which are protected via security access codes.

• Digital temperature readout and adjustment

• Allen Bradley pushbuttons for:

− Two-button start

− Stop

− Emergency stop

− Master relay control

• NEMA 12 machine mounted electrical enclosure (painted steel) including:

− Main disconnect switch

− Full voltage magnetic NEMA rated starters

− Allen Bradley PLC

− Allen Bradley inverters

OPTIONS

Operator Interface

Machine Mounted

Electrical Panel

• Stainless steel frame option

• PLC other than Allen Bradley

• CE electrical package

• Stainless steel machine mounted electrical enclosure

• Single band slicer

• Dual band slicer

• Hinge slicer

• Top slicer

• Semi-automatic hone for band slicers

• Center seal with off-center capability

• Dual center seal

• Film printer

• Automatic basket loader

• Package connecting conveyors

• Basket feed conveyors

• Tool kit

• Spare parts kit

SPECIFICATIONS

• Approximate main power - 39 KVA

• Control power - 24VDC

• Air requirements - 22 SCFM @ 80 PSIG

Dual Band Slicer

DIMENSIONAL DRAWING

HS 40 BULK BUN PACKER

Headquarters:

2115 West Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23227

Tel: [phone]
or 804-355-7961
Fax: [phone]

www.amfbakery.com

AMF’s focus on continuous improvement may result in changes to machinery specications without notice.

Europe Ofce:

West Park Ring Road
Leeds LS16 6QQ
England

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[email protected]

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL YOUR ACCOUNT MANAGER OR

1-800-BAKERS-1

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08/2007