D-1500 Archives - REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc.

24 Sep, 2019

Can I get a controls upgrade on my old REELEX machine?

Unfortunately, no. G3 upgrades are no longer available for G1 machines.

The safety standards at the time “G1” equipment was built are incompatible with our current policies. G1 equipment cannot easily be modified or upgraded to meet REELEX’s safety standards without expense nearing that of a new machine, and thus we have made the decision to no longer offer the G3 upgrade.

G3 upgrades for D-1000s and D-1500s are not supported at this time.

24 Sep, 2019

Can I make REELEX II on my REELEX machine?

Yes! All REELEX machines are capable of adjusting coil parameters. REELEX II simply requires a larger hole size input. To make a REELEX II coil, increase the hole size setting until the REELEX II tube fits easily.

For more information on coil and package types, please see here.

24 Sep, 2019

Can I use my REELEX machine in line with a sequential printer?

Yes! All REELEX equipment accept signals from most brands of printers. Upon length reset, the printer will send a signal to the REELEX machine to stop (in the case of the D-750) or cut and transfer (in the case of the D-1500 and D-2050). More information can be found in your machine manual.

6 Jul, 2018

Can I use a Non-REELEX payoff with my REELEX machine?

Yes, however you will likely be unable to achieve maximum performance from your REELEX machine. This is because underpowered payoffs spend more time accelerating or decelerating then running at full speed. To achieve the specified rate of production from your REELEX machine, you must utilize a payoff that is capable of rapidly accelerating and decelerating a supply reel and keep it under control.

If you plan to use a non-REELEX payoff with REELEX coiling machines, the payoff must:

Have a four-quandrant regenerative DC drive.
Accept inputs from a 1K to 5K Ohm potentiometer signal from the UDA dancer.
Be designed for rapid acceleration and deceleration from stop to full speed approximately 30 times per hour.
Have adequate power to accelerate a full supply reel from stop to full speed in approximately 10 seconds.