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Shaw Almex USA announces their automated, digitally
controlled SmartPin™ System.
SmartPin™ allows rapid changeover and placement of panels
and the elimination of both pedestals and riser boards. SmartPin™ reduces
production costs by 50% or more while increasing throughput! SmartPin™ can be
retrofitted to most membrane presses. SmartPin™ ... Smart profits through
smarter process.™
Smart Pin™ Technology uses sophisticated imaging software to determine the
correct pin setting for each tray load. Within seconds thousands of pins are
reset eliminating the time consuming placement of pedestals. The Smart Pin™
system virtually eliminates the labor involved in the production, storage and
retrieval of pedestals! This means a much cleaner working environment with
comparable decreases in rejects, as well as significantly faster cycle times and
greater throughput from each cycle. The smaller diameter round pins utilized in
Smart Pin™ mean it can handle mullions and curved parts other systems can’t, and
the individual pins can be deactivated manually or automatically through the
control console.
Smart Pin™ is extraordinarily reliable because it does not utilize complex
cylinders or valves to actuate the 2800 pins arrayed across the tray. Instead
the revolutionary design is extremely easy and low cost to maintain, which
maximizes uptime. Pin replacement can be accomplished in seconds and requires no
special tools or skills! And there’s more…the Smart Pin™ system does not require
any specialized training or skills to operate. Existing production personnel
will quickly learn how to use the system and loading times will improve almost
immediately. In addition, all other variables such as glue, vinyl and material
preparation remain the same ensuring a smooth transition.
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About the Company:
Shaw Almex USA is a leading manufacturer of laminating presses including
membrane and membraneless press systems as well as hot & cold presses, vacuum
presses and thermoforming machinery.
Contact Information:
Bob Shaw, President
Ph: 404-294-0574
Fax: 404-294-4407
E-mail: info@almex-online.com
Website: www.almex-online.com
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