ZACMI seaming technology offers agility, flexibility and hygienic operation for the most demanding seaming applications
ZACMI’s multi-head seamers underwent a significant design evolution in 2019 and now represent the benchmark for can-seaming technology.
With over 350 units installed around the globe – backed by 35 years of market, product and process experience – the multi-head seamers can seam any type of rigid round can, and can do so quickly, effectively, efficiently and hygienically.
With agility at the forefront of operational demands of many plants, the machines can be installed standalone or mechanically/electronically synchronized with any kind of Filler. Offering fully automatic height adjustment, they are flexible enough to handle tin plate, aluminium, cardboard or plastic containers, applying a range of lid formats including open top, easy open and easy peel.
Their seaming system – controlled by a desmodromic cam – is available in 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 multi-head configurations, delivering a maximum output of 1600 cans per minute.
Fabricated from AISI 304 stainless steel, their strong structure removes all vibration, while also supporting a
fully washable design, with an automatic base washing during production; a wash-in-place system, specially designed for beverage or difficult product applications; and the option for a CIP foaming cycle.
Sealed areas are also provided for the steam reduction group, the compressed-air reduction group, the electrical systems, the lubrication system and the CO2 feeding system (for carbonated beverages); all of which are easily accessible from cleaning and maintenance.
As an option, Zacmi also offers its D.S.M. for seamers technology. This Double Seam Monitoring solution checks the cans’ seaming performance in real time using special sensors mounted on the second operation cam. These record the force signal measurements and can detecting – in real time – any potential out-of-range seaming operations, or can/lid defects, such as damaged flanges or foreign bodies between the can body and the lid.
The system offers data exporting, collection and result reproduction – even remotely – and the option for analysis by ZACMI technicians. As well as detecting defects, by measuring the real force exerted on each seaming head, the D.S.M. technology can also be used for machine settings-regulation, ultimately helping to extend the service life of chucks and rolls.
Other innovations include: a centralized closed-circuit automatic oil lubrication system; a water/oil separation system, to prevent rusting and oxidization; an advanced lid feeding featuring lid guides with replaceable wear plates for quick and simple low-cost maintenance; corrosion resistant plastic drive chains; and a rapid seaming-pressure-regulation system, which removes the need to disassemble the plate form the outside.
The company’s multi-head seaming technology is also available on a vacuum variant, both of which form part of the company’s extensive portfolio of food packaging and processing technologies, which also includes piston, vacuum, telescopic and monobloc fillers and pasteurizing technology.
And with innovation at the forefront of the company’s activities, you can be sure that new and improved technology is never far away with Zacmi.
