Nylon Cutting And Sealing Machine
A nylon cutting and sealing machine is a versatile piece of equipment utilized in various industries for precise cutting and sealing of nylon materials. This automated device efficiently trims nylon fabrics or films to desired lengths while simultaneously sealing the edges to prevent fraying or unraveling, ensuring a clean and professional finish. Employed extensively in packaging, textiles, and manufacturing sectors, this machinery enhances productivity and quality control by streamlining production processes. Its functionality encompasses tasks such as bag making, pouch sealing, and fabric welding, contributing to cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency. By integrating advanced technologies, including heat sealing and ultrasonic welding, these machines offer reliable performance and consistent results, meeting the demands of modern production environments.
This Nylon sealing and cutting machine has an added advantage of making 800 sealed bags per hour. The constructional machines were sourced locally.
The machine can cut and seal Nylon at a affordable cost. The constructional size of 31 cm x 7.5cm x 12.4 which comprises the following component. The sealing and cutting filament, the transformer with 1000 turns of wire for the secondary and about 1200 turns for the primary.
Others includes the micro switch, tephlon tape and aluminum sheet casing.
The machine has high performance and efficiency with reasonable degree of accuracy.
In the fabrication of the machine aluminum sheet were marked and cut to size. The aluminum is placed to protect it from external stress and damage. The filament element and the micro switch converts electrical energy to heat energy. The total cost of the fabrication is N4020 with exclusion of other cost.
Title Page ii
Letter of Transmittal iii
Statement of Fact iv
Abstract v
Dedication vi
Acknowledgement vii
Table of content viii
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Uses of Polythene/Nylon 2
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review 4
2.1 Theory of Sealing 5
2.2 Sealing of Cellophane 6
2.3 Types of Sealing 7
2.4 Mode of Operation of the Machine 9
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Constructional Procedure 11
3.1 Cost Estimation 14
3.2 Recommendation 15
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Maintenance of the Machine 16
4.1 Conclusion 17
4.2 Reference 19
INTRODUCTION
Packaging of materials such as food stuffs, textile etc. is a phenomenon encountered in every day life. Various packaging media have been employed but they all have their limitation like cost availability, efficiency, machinability etc. with the advent in chemical technology, different ranges of polythene have been produced with ranging properties.
Cellophane cutting and sealing machine is very significant in our contemporary packaging industries and manufacturing of finished and semi finished products.
Cellophane is a product of organic reaction. Its usually the combination of isomers to from polyethylene. Some of the properties of polythene include resistance to most chemical attacks, inertness to atmospheric air etc.
Cellophane is also normally preferred to other packaging materials because at its low cost of production and availability. Some of the goods packaged using polyethylene include ice–cream, pure water, biscuits, beverages, pharmaceutical production.
1.1 USE OF POLYETHYLENE / NYLON
Some of the applications of polyethylene as a packaging material includes
(I) TEXTILE PACKAGING:-
The texture industries make use of polyethylene bags to package some of their goods after producing their textile product to avoid it from being dampened.
(II) FROM FOOD PACKAGING:-
The toughness of low density polyethylene at low temperature coupled with the fact that it can be formed into bags.
(III) PHARMACEUTICAL MATERIALS:-
The nylon cellophane bags are used for the packaging of drugs and its accessories. This retain the quality of the drug over a relatively period of time.
(iv) In the aerospace, the high density polythene is used for packaging of hardware e. t. c.
(v) Low density polyethylene is used in the heavy duty sack industries for the packaging. It ensures the visibility of the products
(VI) AGRICULTURAL PACKAGES:-
Nylon bags are used to store and transport agricultural products, in order to reduce its susceptibility to rottenness and decay. Furthermore, polyethylene is employed locally in the sales of ice – water, ice – cream, breads, biscuits, confectionaries etc consequently the increasing demand for cellophane bags led to its granting market in the world over. The increasing demand has culminated into invention of different types of cellophane sealing and cutting machine.
Nylon Cutting And Sealing Machine:
A nylon cutting and sealing machine, also known as a nylon bag sealing machine or polythene sealing machine, is a piece of equipment used to cut and seal plastic bags made of nylon (polyethylene) or other similar materials. These machines are commonly used in various industries, including food packaging, retail, and manufacturing, to create sealed bags of different sizes and shapes for packaging purposes. Here’s how a typical nylon cutting and sealing machine works:
- Material Feed: The machine is equipped with a roll or stack of nylon material, typically in the form of a continuous roll of plastic film.
- Material Guiding: The nylon material is guided through the machine using rollers or conveyor belts to ensure it moves uniformly.
- Cutting: The machine has a cutting mechanism, which can be in the form of a heated knife or blade. This cutting element is precisely positioned to cut the nylon material to the desired bag length. The operator or a computerized control system sets the bag length.
- Sealing: After the nylon is cut to the desired length, the machine moves the material to the sealing station. The sealing station typically consists of two heated bars or wheels that come together to apply heat and pressure to the edges of the plastic, melting and fusing them together to create a sealed bag. The duration and pressure of the sealing process can be adjusted to ensure a strong and secure seal.
- Cooling: After sealing, the sealed area needs to cool down and solidify. Some machines have built-in cooling mechanisms to speed up this process.
- Bag Separation: If the machine is designed to produce individual bags, a mechanism will separate the sealed bags from the continuous roll or sheet of nylon.
- Collection: The finished bags are collected, often in a stack or on a conveyor belt, ready for further processing, filling, or packaging.
Nylon cutting and sealing machines come in various sizes and configurations, ranging from small tabletop units for low-volume operations to high-speed, automated systems for large-scale production. They can be manual, semi-automatic, or fully automated, with advanced features such as electronic controls, programmable settings, and sensors to ensure precise cutting and sealing.
These machines are essential for businesses that require consistent and professional packaging of products in plastic bags, as they offer efficiency, reliability, and the ability to customize bag sizes to meet specific needs.