A.200 - WEIMA Maschinenbau

The A.200 is characterised by a particularly robust and durable design. Its technical structure has been deliberately kept simple and requires only a minimal amount of electronics. Compared to screw presses, it has significantly fewer moving parts, which reduces its susceptibility to faults and minimises maintenance requirements. As a result, wear and tear remains very low even after many years of continuous operation.

The pellets are formed when the pressing cylinder pushes the feed material against the previously produced pellets already located in the discharge tube. The curvature of the discharge tube creates a defined counter-pressure, which enables intensive compaction and effective dewatering. In addition, further post-compaction can be specifically adjusted via the adjustable wedge position of the discharge tube.

Thanks to the angled discharge chute, WEIMA label presses achieve a greater discharge height. This allows the moulded parts to be discharged directly into a tipping hopper without the need for an additional conveyor belt. Depending on the available space, the discharge can be directed either to the left or to the right. This enables the system to be integrated flexibly and precisely into existing production lines.

Thanks to its robust design, the WEIMA A.200 is particularly resistant to contaminants. Unlike screw presses, there is no risk of mechanical blockages with the A-series presses. Even problematic foreign objects, such as wire clips from clip-top glass bottles, are reliably incorporated into the compacted material. This effectively prevents blockages or the machine becoming jammed, ensuring trouble-free continuous operation.

The integrated PLC control system is precisely tailored to the dewatering process and ensures reliable operation. Key parameters such as pressing force and cycle time are preset at the factory but can be flexibly adjusted to suit the specific application at any time. Depending on requirements, the system can be operated in manual or automatic mode. Only high-quality branded components from renowned manufacturers such as Siemens, Allen Bradley and Rittal are used.

The WEIMA A.200 comes as standard with an aluminium hydraulic tank. This ensures stable temperature control of the hydraulic oil without the need for any additional active cooling. This guarantees reliable continuous and multi-shift operation around the clock.

The lye released during the pressing process is collected in an integrated sump. From there, the liquid can be discharged in a controlled manner – either into the drain or back into the lye recirculation system. The specific connection solution is tailored to the customer’s operational requirements.

The A Series machines are made of stainless steel. This makes the presses particularly durable, low-maintenance and hygienic.

The A.200 offers impressive versatility in terms of installation options and can be flexibly adapted to suit different spatial requirements. Thanks to its braked castors, the freestanding machine can be easily moved if necessary and repositioned, for example, for maintenance or cleaning work. There is also the option of installing the hydraulic unit, including the control system, at a distance of up to 7.5 metres from the label press.