HiTEK ENVELOPING / STACKING MACHINES
The new TBS HiTEK family enveloping / stacking machines offer the unique combination of fast, efficient production with automatic changeover and simplified operation. Versions are available to suit a wide range of assembly equipment including the latest TBS high speed COS and Speedshift assembly lines capable of up to 9 batteries per minute. Programmable enveloping process control, advanced motorised vacuum plate pick-up, many motorised and quick-change adjustments for rapid changeover as well as forthcoming optional automatic plate loading make HiTEK machines a powerful addition to the TBS Automation range.

Standard Features
- Fully automatic plate feeding, enveloping and group stacking with simplified plate loading.
- Puch-button changeover between different plate types and group sizes.
- Consistent, high quality enevelope seals.
- Programmable group composition allows odd and even plate group stacks with different plate numbers.
- Vaccum plate pick-up sysetm gently transfers plates simultaneously to the main process conveyor. Motorised vaccum control and increased surface area minimises plate damage and is tolerent to loose paper.
- Automatic lug brushing against reaction rollers includes improved plate hold down.
- Controlled start up and slow down uses the latest motor-control technology for smoother operation.
- Push-button adjustment of Enveloping head includes progammable phase adjustment of cut and crease and motorised adjustment of the envelope length.
- Quick change enevelope crease depth adjustment.
- PLC step-by-step control with machine diagnostics for simplified set up.
- Simplified maintenance with easy removal of shafts and bearings, and clip-in plastic guides for quick replacement.
- Integral safety features include fully interlocked access doors and stop buttons.
- Particle extraction for a cleaner working environment.

