Hot stamping marker using electrically heated, engraved dies and pigment tape. Advanced AC Servo drive for jerk-free operation even at very low operational speeds. Tacho-incremental encoder, synchonizable with Laser length measuring devices. Two separate heating systems ensure consistent heating of type segments and coding heads by automatically balancing the differing heating power requirements of type segments and coding heads. Heating power is automatically matched to the marking speed. Marking wheels are coupled directly to the drive unit for vibration-free operation. Available with 4, 5, or 6 digit length counters. Product length marking in 2-ft. increments. Protective devices according to CE. Easily convertible to meter marking. Prints user selectable text. Optional programable length counters. Optional pneumatic control systems for length counters and coding heads. Abrasion-proof, exceptionally clear lettering. Electronic control system for high-performance marking. Complete with frame, guide roller assembly, heating systems, electronic control cabinet, and all required accessories except engraved type segments. Operator-friendly touch-screen control panel for easy adjustment of all (drive-) parameters. D D D D D D D D D Complete with frame, guide roller assembly, heating systems, electronic control cabinet, and all required accessories except engraved type segments. High-perfomance cable marking package consisting of: Synchronized drive for extremely accurate length marking. Sprung, pneumatically controlled guide rollers. Pneumatic marking wheel lift. End of tape and tape breakage visual and acoustic alarm devices, etc. Protective devices according to CE.

Brief Description

One marking wheel 2 ft. in circumference with built-in 4-digit meter counter and 300-mm type segment supports for installing engraved type segments. Complete high-performance heating system electronically controlled to match marking speed and number of type segments. Counter: raised type, standard number size: 3.5 mm, manual reset lever. Marking wheels also available separately for quick changing of text or codes.

Applications

Marking cold product within the extrusion line - downstream from the cooling bath and drying fan - or as a separate operation (e.g., in a winding system).

Special Versions

Tandem Marker FFS 5-D with two marking systems for quick changing of texts or codes and/or quick changing between meter and footage marking. Version for marking from above and from below.

Specifications

Product diameter: The FFS 5 comes complete with a pair of guide rollers for product within a diameter range from 8 to 60 mm. Special guide rollers for diameter product 6 to 30 mm, 28 to 100 mm or 10 to 250 mm are available from M&S.

Marking speed: Up to 60 m/minute (standard version); up to 150 m/minute and above with special pigment tape transport

Available for left-to-right or rightto-left running

Easily convertible for meter marking by simply exchanging the marking wheel

Recommended Options

A range of optional extensions are available for all FFS

Series machines, allowing you to adapt your machine exactly to your production needs.