Ulma TFS 300 thermoformer

The Ulma TFS 300 is a versatile thermoformer designed to meet the packaging needs of various industries, including food, non-food and medical. The machine offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for automating the packaging process.

Key features:

Versatile packaging: Handles a wide range of products and materials, from flexible to rigid films.
Customisable packaging: Creates custom shaped packaging directly from two rolls of film.
Enhanced functionality: Optional vacuum and gas flushing for optimum product protection.
Cost-effective: Reduces packaging costs and improves overall productivity.
Increased productivity: Increases production rates and improves product appearance.
Easy to operate: Intuitive controls and user-friendly design ensure trouble-free operation.

Tools included:

Tool 1: 2×1 Pack size 285×180 mm (variable depth with max. 140 mm)
Tool 2: 1×1 Pack size 355×265 mm (variable depth with max. 140 mm)

Other features:

Film width: 420 mm

Cut-off length: 300 mm

Machine frame made of stainless steel.

Frame length 4 metres. Overall machine length approx. 5.2 metres. Loading zone 1.5 metres (5 machine strokes).

Machine housing made of stainless steel sheet, plates easily removable (service, washing).

Forming and sealing section driven by pneumatic cylinder. Locking by mechanical lever system.

Loading section protected by safety table – protection against penetration of the packed product into the machine.

Film and packs transported by chain equipped with self-locking handles. Chain 1/2 ‘ made of nickel-plated steel. Clamps made of stainless steel.

Extruders with product supported on guides. Additional supports for heavy products.
Driven by inverter-controlled electric motor (stepless control of speed and acceleration).

Stainless steel covers incorporating magnetic sensors. European Community (EC) approved solution.

Bottom and top film roll holders with parameters:
– Maximum diameter of bottom film roll: 350 mm.
– Maximum diameter of upper film roll: 300 mm
– Axle diameter: o 76 mm

Photocell for operation with printed film.

Sealed electrical cabinet containing electronic and pneumatic components.

Forming by compressed air.

Universal tool with interchangeable divisions. Implementing elements for 1×1 // 2×1 formats: pack height adjustment plates / forming plates / dividers. Tool depth for maximum pack height 130 mm.

Perimetric sealing plate (sealing around the circumference of the packs) + sealing frame for format for each format.

Pneumatic seal plate change.

Vacuum packaging system and gas application to the packaging.

BUSCH vacuum pump 160 m3 /hour for evacuation of air from packs. Pump integrated in the machine.

Cross-cutting station for soft films.

Slitting station with executing elements: two knife rods and five roller knives.

Film scrap rewinder with scrap break sensor.

UPC machine controller
10’ LED touchscreen with high resolution and contrast;
Graphic visualisation. Intuitive and operator-friendly operation. Alarm identification with location assistant and error correction;
Easy update of control and visualisation software (USB or Ethernet);
Access control by password (3 levels);
Memory for 99 settings, management of programmes (recipes) by alphanumeric description;
Ethernet interface available. Easy network integration after machine start-up and set-up;
Machine speed display. Speed optimisation through monitoring of operation times at different stations;
Production counter: cycles, working time….
Storage of machine status information in text files for further analysis. Several megabytes of data are stored. The system automatically discards older data so that the most recent is always available;
Number of inputs/outputs dependent on machine configuration;
Temperature control circuits. Ready for thermal and PT100 sensors.
Analogue inputs (pressure transmitters, etc.).
Limit sensors for lifting systems (cutting stations, sealing stations…).
Stop machine when end of top film.
Machine stop when end of bottom film.
Multiple stroke programme. Strokes can be divided into two, three or four equal divisions;
Temperature control circuit provided with solid state relay.

Production process:

1. Heating of the bottom film.
2. forming of the packaging.
3. product loading into packaging.
4. vacuum generation / MAP
5. sealing of packaging, sealing of top film.
6. Dividing the pack; longitudinal and transverse cutting.
7. Product exit.
8. Removal of residual / waste film.