Sonoco Aergo 6E electric heat sealing machine

Sonoco Alloyd, a unit of Sonoco, has introduced what is claimed to be its industry’s first 100% electric ergonomic heat sealing machine.

A fully electronic rotary machine, the NFPA79-compliant Aergo 6E is equipped with one heat seal station, one eject station (both standard) and two additional open load stations that can be used to accommodate up to two feeders for versatile package styles. All machine movements of the Aergo 6E are electrically controlled, eliminating the need for compressed air.

The Aergo 6E has been improved with a heating plate mounting system. Operators simply insert the heating element into a guided shelf where it is locked into place. The heating plate can later be removed easily, allowing for faster changeovers and safer operation.

Additional features include an overload alert system, redundant safety switches, touch-screen controls, and adjustable speed drive and a 36″ load height for operator convenience.

Despite its 12 x 16″ seal area, the machine has a small footprint, making it suitable for small production floors or cleanroom facilities that may not have compressed air hook-up capabilities. It is suitable for a range of market segments, including retail, automotive, HBA, hardware, medical, electronics and others requiring high-volume capacity and frequent changeovers.

Package applications include face seal blister-to-card, card-to-card and trapped packaging (two cards and a blister).