Changeover Compact: Compact format adjustment from SIKO

Compact positioning solutions create free space in machine layouts. For enhanced space-saving machines and better chances in the next tender.

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Would you like to know which compact positioning solution fits your machine concept? We support you in selecting and integrating the right solution.

Case Study Sleeve Seal: Fast and repeatable format changes thanks to SIKO

The US-American labeling machine manufacturer Sleeve Seal was looking for a compact solution for fast and repeatable format changes. SIKO's electronic position displays could be integrated into the machines and connected to the HMI without extensive design changes. The machine can only start if the relevant setting points are set correctly. This saves valuable time and reduces the need for label material for pre-production testing.

In the full case study you will learn:

  • How Sleeve Seal integrated SIKO's electronic position indicators without extensive design changes
  • How repeatable settings and the HMI connection speed up format changes and save label material 

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The challenge: More and more machines Less and less space

Production plants need to react increasingly flexibly to different products, formats and batch sizes. At the same time, the area available to the operator is limited.

  • More features need to be accommodated in less space
  • Each component affects the machine layout
  • A small space requirement can become a competitive advantage for project requests

The solution: Change Over Compact from SIKO

SIKO provides compact solutions for manual, monitored and automated format adjustments. This gives designers the freedom to choose the appropriate functionality to suit the required level of automation.

  • Manual: easy and economical format adjustment
  • Monitored: manual adjustment with digital setpoint/actual control
  • Automated: automatic and reproducible format changes
SIKO positioning systems for packaging technology

Compact manual format adjustment: Adjust manually. Easy to read.

Mechanical position indicators

  • Small space requirements for compact machine concepts
  • Direct and unambiguous reading of the set position

Economical solution for manual format changes

Mechanical position indicators

Compact monitored format adjustment: Adjust manually. Secure digitally.

Monitored electronic position indicators

  • Setpoint/actual control reduces setting errors
  • Digital feedback increases process reliability
  • Compact design saves valuable installation space

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Compact automated format adjustment: Position automatically. Integrate efficiently.

Positioning drives

  • Automatic format changes reduce setup times
  • Reproducible positioning increases process reliability
  • Compact drives facilitate integration into machines

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What Changeover Compact means for your design

More free space in machine layouts

Less space required for format adjustment creates additional design space.

Greater flexibility

Suitable solutions for different degrees of automation and machine concepts.

Process-safe format changes

Monitored and automated solutions support reproducible settings.

Simple integration

Compact designs, direct hollow shaft mounting and common interfaces facilitate integration.

Future-proof machine concepts

Three expansion stages enable a tailor-made solution for current and future requirements.

Application know-how and integration support

With decades of know-how, SIKO supports the selection and integration of the appropriate positioning solution.

Where less space becomes a competitive advantage

Production space is a valuable resource for operators. Compact format adjustments help machine manufacturers design their systems more densely and flexibly. This is particularly important in these areas of application:

Packaging Machines

A wide variety of variants and frequent format changes require flexible solutions that need little installation space, even in densely assembled machines.

Format adjustment in packaging technology

Woodworking Machines

Woodworking machines require precise, repeatable settings with often limited installation space. Compact positioning solutions provide the necessary design flexibility for different formats.

Format adjustment in woodworking