Increase productivity and save money with PAC’s trim removal systems
PAC’s cutter/fan trim removal solutions have helped the world’s largest mail insertion and printing operations lower operating costs and increase production.
Few companies can actually run their lines at full speed, for fear of clogs, snags and jams in their trim removal systems. PAC cutter/fan systems increase productivity by keeping up with lines running at full capacity.
PAC’s pneumatic trim removal systems decrease downtime by eliminating clogs and jams. Our cutters chop trim into small, easy-to-convey pieces that can be sent through ductwork efficiently, swiftly and without buildups. The custom rotor design prevents jamming material wraps.
PAC trim removal systems can handle thinner edge trim than is typically needed. This allows companies to waste less material.
PAC’s automatic trim removal systems run with almost no human interaction, which can help you lower labor costs.
PAC’s trim removal systems densify waste, so it’s easier to handle and can be packed more tightly, saving you trips to the landfill.
Film and sheet, and non-woven companies that reclaim their plastics can use PAC’s innovative Granulate Feed System to achieve the lowest virgin resin to reclaimed scrap ratio possible for extrusion.
Cutter/Fan Systems vs. Venturis
These days, most converters are using a trim removal system of some sort to handle their trim waste. Many believe that choosing a venturi is the economical path. However, over time, a cutter/fan trim removal system is the best money-saving investment.
PAC Is the Industry Leader
PAC’s cutters and granulators are the best in the business, because we make our knives with superior materials, we use the tightest tolerance ball bearings and we employ the smartest, most efficient techniques to sharpen our blades for the highest level of precision. PAC’s trim removal systems are also superior because:
They can keep up with lines running at full speed.
They are highly energy efficient
They are quieter because of PAC’s proprietary silencers.
Trying to decide which trim removal system your company needs? Precision AirConvey (PAC) has made you a handy chart to see how venturis stack up against cutter/fan systems.
A venturi (ven-CHUR-ee or ven-TOUR-ee) is a device used in the converting industry to convey a continuous ribbon of trim to a collection bin.
A cutter/fan system conveys trim and processes it through a cutter, creating a low-volume, high-density confetti.
We need to save money
Venturis: Venturis offer a low-cost trim removal solution for companies that need to save on labor and maintenance costs, and convey their trim waste away from their lines or presses. They can be a good fit for companies that don't have enough capital to invest in a cutter/fan system.
Cutter/fans: Cutter/fans cost more upfront, but typically provide a faster ROI than venturis. Companies that purchase cutter/fan systems increase productivity, decrease downtime, and take many fewer trips to the landfill, because their waste volume is greatly reduced. Cutter/fans also use much less horsepower, so companies save money on energy costs.
Winner: In a sprint, venturis win. But over the long haul, cutter/fans are the clear victor.
We need a quick fix
Venturis: Because venturis have fewer components, and are less complicated, they take less time to install.
Cutter/fans: Cutter/fans take longer to engineer and install than venturis. Some companies that need a trim handling solution immediately use venturis as a temporary fix while their cutter/fan is engineered and installed.
Winner: Venturis, but don't count cutter/fans out.
We need to handle PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) trim
Venturis: PAC can add a proprietary non-stick coating to its venturis, allowing them to handle less-aggressive adhesive continuous trim with liners over short distances.
Cutter/fans: PAC's cutters/fans can be outfitted with a food-grade mineral oil mist system that lubricates PSA material and coats the inside of the ductwork, neutralizing any stickiness, allowing PSA trim and matrix waste pieces with and without liners to be conveyed over long distances with ease.
Winner: Cutter/fans
We need to keep trim intact
Venturis: Venturis do not process trim at all. They simply convey the continuous ribbon to a collection bin.
Cutter/fans: Because cutter/fans slice up the trim, they are not a good fit for companies that need intact trim.
Winner: Venturis
We have a high-speed operation
Venturis: Venturis are great for high-speed continuous-trim applications.
Cutter/fans: Cutter/fans can keep up with most press and line speeds.
Winner: Too close to call for most applications.
We need to convey trim over a long distance or through bends in the ductwork
Venturis: Venturis do not work well when conveying trim very far or with ductwork that has more than two bends.
Cutter/fans: Longer distances and twisting, turning ductwork are no problem for cutter/fan systems.
Winner: Cutter/fans
We have multiple presses and/or lines
Venturis: Venturis use a lot more energy to get the job done. More presses and lines mean more venturis, making your system less energy efficient. Venturis also take up a lot of valuable floor space.
Cutter/fans: Cutter/fans are much more energy-efficient and can be centralized to serve multiple lines and presses at once with a relatively small footprint.
Winner: Cutter/fans
We want to bale our trim waste for easier handling
Venturis: You can bale waste from a venturi, but it isn't very efficient and takes extra work. Because the trim is one long big piece instead of lots of little pieces, your bales will be looser and you'll be making more of them. Also, since the trim is a continuous ribbon, you'll need to cut your bales apart from each other.
Cutter/fans: Cutters/fans process trim into little pieces that are easily compacted into low-volume, high-density bales.
Winner: Cutter/fans
We need to handle matrix waste
Venturis: Venturis can handle some matrix waste in limited applications.
Cutter/fans: Cutter/fans are made to handle matrix waste. Since there's no need to rewind the matrix, labelers who use cutter/fan systems increase productivity by avoiding tension breaks, stoppages and press slowdowns. They also can save on material costs since only a 1/8-inch edge is needed.
Winner: Cutter/fans
As you can see, venturis and cutter/fans each have their strengths, depending on the application and the material they are handling.
The experts at Precision AirConvey have years of experience helping companies of all sizes save money, increase productivity and get a quick ROI out of their trim removal systems.