Edwards - Marden Edwards BX125LH/8

Applications & Use Cases

• Used in the packaging of individual or collated products for retail display.
• Commonly applied in the food industry for wrapping confectionery, biscuits, and ready meals.
• Utilised in the pharmaceutical sector for tamper-evident packaging of medical boxes.
• Suitable for cosmetic and personal care product packaging, enhancing presentation and protection.
• Employed in the stationery and multimedia industries for wrapping items like CDs, DVDs, and card decks.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of overwrapper, speeds commonly range from 40 to 80 packs per minute, depending on product size and film type.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with a power consumption of 5-10 kW.

Film material compatibility

This equipment is generally designed to work with heat-sealable films such as BOPP, PVC, and cellophane.

Product size range

Overwrappers like the BX125LH/8 are typically adaptable to a range of product dimensions, often handling items with lengths from 60mm to 300mm, widths from 40mm to 200mm, and heights from 10mm to 100mm.

Footprint

A machine of this specification commonly has a footprint of approximately 2.5m to 3.5m in length and 1.5m to 2m in width.

Air supply

Pneumatic systems are common, requiring a compressed air supply of typically 6-8 bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a collator/overwrapper?

  A collator/overwrapper is a machine that gathers multiple products into a group (collates) and then wraps them tightly with a film, often for retail presentation or protection.

• What kind of film does this machine use?

• Is this machine suitable for food products?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used overwrapper?

• Can this machine handle different product sizes?

• What is the benefit of overwrapping products?