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When connecting a strapping machine to a conveyor carrying bundles of finished corrugated boxes, start by including the existing line layout in your consultation materials. This article explains what box manufacturing plants should review before installing an inline strapping machine.
The AMB 1500 S/T, designed and manufactured directly by JS SYSTEM, is an inline automatic PP strapping machine. It wraps PP straps around bundles of finished corrugated boxes to secure them into shipping units. It connects inline with an existing conveyor line.
The review starts with the line to be connected, then expands to speed adjustment, throughput, and space for PP strap feeding. Each section explains the evaluation criteria so that business owners, plant managers, and production personnel can compare the machine's functions with their factory conditions.
Check the Line to Be Connected and Box Dimensions
The first subject for consultation is the production line that manufactures and ships finished corrugated boxes. The AMB 1500 S/T straps bundles of boxes. Any factory that manufactures and ships boxes is a potential user, regardless of industry.
The line layout provides a basis for discussing how to connect the existing conveyor and the strapping machine. The specific connection arrangement is reviewed against factory conditions during the quotation consultation. Use materials that show the line layout for this discussion.
The box size range to check against is a minimum of 400×200mm to a maximum of 1,500×1,300mm. The standard box height is 350mm; 400mm requires some design modifications. Include height when preparing the dimensions for consultation.
A width of 1,600mm is also possible. Factories producing this size should include that requirement in the quotation consultation. Comparing the size range and height criteria with actual shipping dimensions helps define the box bundles the machine will handle.
Can the Conveyor Speed Be Adjusted Independently?
After reviewing the line to be connected, check conveyor speed. The AMB 1500 S/T allows its conveyor speed to be adjusted independently to match the line speed. The key point is that integration is evaluated using the existing line's speed as the reference.
Speed settings use Korea's first fully servo-controlled automatic setup technology. Entering the box size on the touchscreen automatically sets the strapping position, tension, and speed. This delivers consistent strapping quality regardless of operator skill level.
Box conveying and strapping speeds are also adjustable. Production personnel should include the speeds at which boxes travel and are strapped in the consultation, along with the current conveyor speed. This information helps distinguish conveying conditions from the factory's required throughput.
When box dimensions change, selecting the corresponding option on the touch panel automatically sets up the machine. This saves 10~30 minutes compared with manual adjustment. Factories producing multiple box sizes should consider setup time for size changes alongside strapping speed when evaluating installation.
Is Processing Speed Stated in Bundles?
Check the units first when comparing speed figures. The AMB 1500 S/T straps up to 28 bundles per minute (28 cycles). This figure represents the number of strapped bundles, not the number of individual boxes.
If your factory tracks production by individual box count, include the number of boxes per bundle in the consultation materials. This figure is used to convert the number of strapped bundles into the number of boxes. It provides the calculation basis linking shipping quantities to strapping cycles.
At the maximum rated speed of 28 bundles per minute, bundles of 15 boxes yield a calculated 420 boxes per minute and 25,200 boxes per hour. This calculation assumes the maximum rated speed is maintained continuously for 60 minutes. State the number of boxes per bundle and the conditions for maintaining the rated speed alongside throughput figures.
Actual throughput is confirmed after testing box samples and integration with the line. Specify the factory's required throughput separately as a benchmark for comparison with the actual throughput confirmed after testing.
Check the Strap Feed Method Against Available Side Space
The final consideration is the PP strap feed direction. The AMB 1500 S/T uses standard PP straps. The space available beside the existing conveyor line determines the choice between side-feed and top-feed configurations.
The S model of the AMB 1500 S/T feeds PP straps from the side. It is recommended when space is available beside the line. Including side clearance when describing the existing conveyor layout provides a basis for selecting the feed method.
The T model of the AMB 1500 S/T uses a top-feed configuration, supplying straps from above. It is recommended when space beside the line is limited. Both models have the same basic specifications and performance, so evaluate them based on how the feed direction fits the factory's available space.
Use the website's videos of an actual production line in operation to review connection arrangements. A 60-second highlight video and a full 9-minute 31-second video are available. During the installation review, refer to the production line shown in the videos to explain your factory's line layout during consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can it connect to an existing conveyor line?
The machine is intended to connect to an existing conveyor. For the quotation consultation, provide the layout of the line to be connected, box dimensions, and processing speed.
Q. What is the calculated hourly throughput for bundles of 10 boxes?
For bundles of 10 boxes, maintaining the maximum rated speed of 28 bundles per minute continuously for 60 minutes yields a calculated 16,800 boxes per hour. Actual throughput is confirmed after testing box samples and integration with the line.
Q. Does limited side clearance affect basic performance?
When space beside the line is limited, the top-feed T model of the AMB 1500 S/T is recommended. Both models have the same basic specifications and performance.
The information required for a quotation is the line layout, box dimensions, and processing speed. An accurate quotation is prepared based on this information. It also serves as a shared reference for explaining factory requirements when business owners and production personnel discuss the proposed installation.
JS SYSTEM responds to quotation requests submitted through the website inquiry form within 1~2 business days. After-sales service following installation is handled directly by the manufacturer's engineers. Under the slogan “The people who build it take responsibility to the end,” JS SYSTEM offers installation consultations for equipment it designs and manufactures directly.