CMD Corporation to Exhibit New Technology for Bag Making and Bag Winding
In response to an increase in the worldwide demand for consumer-friendly drawtape-style trash bags, CMD will demonstrate the Model 1270GDS Global Drawtape Bagmaking system in Booth S12028 in the South Hall at Chicago’s McCormick Place during the International Plastics Showcase (NPE), June 22-26, 2009. Nearly 2,000 
companies will exhibit on 1 million square feet (93,000 square meters), more than a third of them coming from outside the United States. Approximately 75,000 plastics professionals from 120 countries are expected to attend. The event is produced by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association.
The CMD Model 1270GDS produces drawstring-style trash bags at high production speeds of up to 183 meters per minute (600 feet per minute) with flexible take-off options for rolled or folded bag dispensing and now features optional print-to-seal registratation for the high-speed production of printed bags or film. The system incorporates patented technology and delivers advanced converting methodology with cost, time and space-saving design. The small footprint saves floor space, improves process reliability, and allows easier operation. A reduced height makes film thread up easier. The entire system is sized to fit in a conventional ocean freight container for economical, and more environmentally-friendly shipping.
Consistent, high product quality is assured with retainable menu settings and seal-to-perforation registration. The Ethernet-based system allows for remote troubleshooting and programming. A large, color touch screen and centralized line control simplify operation. Easy-access hinged guards with windows and interlocked switches make the CMD Global Drawtape System easy and safe to operate. The flexible, modular design and sturdy tubular frame make it both durable and easy to move.
The Global Drawtape System can be configured with the Model 0330HSW Global High Speed Winder and will produce drawtape style bags on a roll, banded for retail merchandising. Making its debut at NPE 2009, the Global High-Speed Winder has a patented, unique design offering unparalleled process efficiency. Easy operating and maintenance features include interior courtesy lighting and heavy-duty casters for easy machine positioning. Wound bags may be connected to each other by perforations, or each bag separated and overlapped onto the previous bag. This servo-driven machine produces coreless rolls at up to 30 cycles per minute and is especially designed for the high-cycle production of small-count rolls without limiting line speed. Low-roll counts provide new package and product-count choices for additional sales distribution opportunities. The system can include optional roll banding – a sustainable packaging alternative that eliminates the need for outer packaging. The robust system enhances scrap control, improves uptime and also features a reduced-static process for easier-to-open bags.
CMD designs and manufactures high-performance equipment for the plastic converting industry, including PDI® pouchmaking systems and patented, high-speed rotary bag and film converting lines. Custom engineering, process validation and machine optimization services are offered from the 43,000 sq. ft. dedicated Technology Center. CMD serves a global marketplace through a network of sales and service associates worldwide. Equipment is manufactured to exacting standards at Appleton, Wisconsin, USA, facilities. More information is available at www.cmd-corp.com.