NEW From Diagraph, An ITW Company: Platinum Series Label Print and Apply Systems

St. Louis, MO. . . Diagraph is pleased to introduce the Platinum Series Label Print/Apply Systems. The Platinum Series (PA/6000 and PA/4600) made their debut at Pack Expo 2006 (October 29-November 2, 2006 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL) and are Diagraph’s 4th generation automated labeling systems. These printer/applicators are quality engineered and built for performance, reliability and ease of use. They deliver everything you need, exactly what you want, and more than you expect.

The PA/6000 is engineered for high-performance, high-speed, 24/7 operation in the most demanding conditions. Some key features of the PA/6000 include:

• Up to 110 PPM labeling rate
• 14” high-strength ABS unwind roll
• 128 x 64 graphic touch-screen user interface
• 10” or 20” dual-rod, high-speed cylinder
• High-flow pneumatic speed controls
• Long life cylinder (est. 10 million cycles MTBF)
• Modular pneumatic manifold
• Standard tamp or tamp/blow application mode (user selectable)
• Patented pivoting tamp pads for labels up to 6” long
• Baseplate-mounted product sensor (can be relocated)
• Swing-under yoke can bolt directly to conveyor
• Non-clutched, magneto-tensioned rewind with Kevlar belt & brushless DC motor
• Auto-purging filter/regulator with OSHA-approved shutoff
• Print-on-demand with standard product sensor or optional second sensor
• Internal protection against short circuits, over-voltages and ESD
• RFID-ready with add-at-any-time patent-pending TampTenna™
• Tested and approved to UL/CSA 60950, FCC, and CE requirements by TUV America.
• Optional discrete IO module.
• Optional wireless/wired Ethernet module
• Optional label present sensor
• Optional auto-retract sensor

The PA/4600 is engineered for medium-speed applications. Some key features of the PA/4600 include:

• Up to 50 PPM labeling rate
• 13” high-strength ABS unwind roll
• 128 x 64 graphic touch-screen user interface
• 10” or 20” dual-rod, high-speed cylinder
• Extend/retract high-flow pneumatic speed controls
• Long life cylinder (est. 10 million cycles MTBF)
• Modular pneumatic manifold
• Selectable tamp or tamp/blow application mode
• Baseplate-mounted product sensor (can be relocated)
• Quick-change tamp pads
• Patented pivoting tamp pads for labels up to 6” long
• Non-clutched, magneto-tensioned rewind with Kevlar belt & brushless DC motor
• Auto-purging filter/regulator with OSHA-approved shutoff
• Swing-under yoke can bolt directly to conveyor
• Print-on-demand with standard product sensor or optional second sensor
• Tested and approved to UL/CSA 60950, FCC, and CE requirements by TUV America.
• Optional discrete IO module
• Optional wireless/wired Ethernet module
• Optional label present sensor
• Optional auto-retract sensor

For more information, call 800-722-1125 or send e-mails to info@diagraph.com.

Diagraph, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., manufactures and distributes automated marking, coding, labeling and RFID systems and supplies. Primary product lines include: small character ink jet systems, large character ink jet systems, and automated labeling systems. With sales and service offices located across the United States and throughout the world, Diagraph is a leading supplier of industrial product identification systems.