DCS was tasked by a major customer with developing a cost effective solution for storing flexographic printing plate sleeves. DCS developed a storage system that addressed the customer’s request and then some. The system has been compared to the “Dry Cleaning Conveyor” in the sense that an operator selects a storage position from an operating station. That storage position is then brought to the operator’s location via a chain driven conveyor.
The system elevates the storage of sleeves to utilize the typically under-utilized high bay area construction of most modern packaging manufacturers. Typical clearance heights under the storage system exceed 14 ft.The system is enclosed, structurally stout, simply installed, and easily maintained. Variable length sleeves up to a system maximum are acceptable. Short Sleeves Mounted Side by Side. Long Sleeves Individually mounted. Each system is designed to specifically meet the customer’s unique requirements. Customer required specifications include:
1) Maximum sleeve diameter.
2) Maximum sleeve length.
3) Maximum sleeve wall thickness.
4) Maximum sleeve weight.
5) Storage capacity (number of sleeves).
6) Ceiling height and/or overhead clearance.
7) Electrical power (240/480, single/3-phase).
8) Side for door opening.
9) Side for operator panel.
10) Number of access doors.
The system is sized according to the specifications given. Standard units can support up to 20 lbs. per rung although we do offer a "heavy-duty" design for storing heavier items.
Maximum system width and length are approximately 6 ft. and 75 ft., respectively. A 6 ft. wide system would then require about 32 in. x 84 in. floor space. The maximum height is approximately 19 ft. providing ~16 ft. clear height.
Sleeve Storage Systems economically justify purchase via a number of measurable quantitative and qualitative means illustrated below.
1) Floor Space: At $20-$40/ft2, not including utilities, factory floor space is expensive; therefore, a system that saves floor space is immediately justified. Annual savings greater than $20,000.00 are typical.
2) Damage: Flexo sleeves are susceptible to damage due to contact with floors and floor debris. In addition, circular objects have long been favorite targets of fork trucks. Our enclosed steel system protects your sleeves.
3) Light Exposure: Exposure to light causes deterioration. Our system virtually eliminates this problem prolonging print plate life thereby saving money.
4) Dirt: Storage of flexographic plates in a paper or paperboard printing facility without covers may allow the plastics to be coated with a fine abrasive. This coating significantly shortens the life of the plates.
5) Sleeve Searching: Storage of sleeves on the floor requires an ingenious locating methodology. An employee searching for the proper sleeves for a typical 2 or 3 color job (more typically becoming 4-6 colors) may take 15-20 minutes. Our system can retrieve a sleeve in less than 3 minutes. The time savings and resulting labor cost savings/production increase can be significant.
We believe that the DCS Sleeve Storage System provides an innovative solution to the storage issues created by the use of sleeved cylinders. The sleeve storage system is one example of a DCS storage solution. We have developed unique
storage solutions to satisfy storage issues with numerous other items as
well. Tell us your storage issues, and we'll work together for an optimum
solution. DCS strives for customer satisfaction, and quality is our standard. We fully warranty and support our systems.
The system elevates the storage of sleeves to utilize the typically under-utilized high bay area construction of most modern packaging manufacturers. Typical clearance heights under the storage system exceed 14 ft.The system is enclosed, structurally stout, simply installed, and easily maintained. Variable length sleeves up to a system maximum are acceptable. Short Sleeves Mounted Side by Side. Long Sleeves Individually mounted. Each system is designed to specifically meet the customer’s unique requirements. Customer required specifications include:
1) Maximum sleeve diameter.
2) Maximum sleeve length.
3) Maximum sleeve wall thickness.
4) Maximum sleeve weight.
5) Storage capacity (number of sleeves).
6) Ceiling height and/or overhead clearance.
7) Electrical power (240/480, single/3-phase).
8) Side for door opening.
9) Side for operator panel.
10) Number of access doors.
The system is sized according to the specifications given. Standard units can support up to 20 lbs. per rung although we do offer a "heavy-duty" design for storing heavier items.
Maximum system width and length are approximately 6 ft. and 75 ft., respectively. A 6 ft. wide system would then require about 32 in. x 84 in. floor space. The maximum height is approximately 19 ft. providing ~16 ft. clear height.
Sleeve Storage Systems economically justify purchase via a number of measurable quantitative and qualitative means illustrated below.
1) Floor Space: At $20-$40/ft2, not including utilities, factory floor space is expensive; therefore, a system that saves floor space is immediately justified. Annual savings greater than $20,000.00 are typical.
2) Damage: Flexo sleeves are susceptible to damage due to contact with floors and floor debris. In addition, circular objects have long been favorite targets of fork trucks. Our enclosed steel system protects your sleeves.
3) Light Exposure: Exposure to light causes deterioration. Our system virtually eliminates this problem prolonging print plate life thereby saving money.
4) Dirt: Storage of flexographic plates in a paper or paperboard printing facility without covers may allow the plastics to be coated with a fine abrasive. This coating significantly shortens the life of the plates.
5) Sleeve Searching: Storage of sleeves on the floor requires an ingenious locating methodology. An employee searching for the proper sleeves for a typical 2 or 3 color job (more typically becoming 4-6 colors) may take 15-20 minutes. Our system can retrieve a sleeve in less than 3 minutes. The time savings and resulting labor cost savings/production increase can be significant.
We believe that the DCS Sleeve Storage System provides an innovative solution to the storage issues created by the use of sleeved cylinders. The sleeve storage system is one example of a DCS storage solution. We have developed unique
storage solutions to satisfy storage issues with numerous other items as
well. Tell us your storage issues, and we'll work together for an optimum
solution. DCS strives for customer satisfaction, and quality is our standard. We fully warranty and support our systems.
DCS was tasked with adding an automated packaging system directly to the production line to avoid off-line processes in preparing products for shipment. The products themselves, various types of roofing underlayments, brought unique challenges due to their properties. The automated system had to package the products properly while maintaining size and shape to meet quality standards. DCS developed an integrated system to allow for accumulation of the product during the winding and packaging process. The system consisted of the accumulator, a web guide, a nip drive/pull unit, a splicer, a cutter, and a taping assembly along with core loading and roll ejection for the finished product. The packaging winder accommodates multiple product lines with variable lengths and widths. The system allowed significant cuts in time and labor for production.