Clipping machine and method of setting-up a clipping machine

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The clip machine has closing tools moved relative to each other between an open position and closed position, to close clips. An adjusting unit sets the neutral position of closing tool and provides a closure gap between the closing tools in closed position. A measuring device (128) measures closing force applied when closing clip or parameter proportional to closing force and outputs a measured value representing the closing force or parameter. #CMT# : #/CMT# An independent claim is included for clip machine adjustment method. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# For closing bag and tubular packaging of casing and gut. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The risk of incorrect adjustment or malfunction of clip machine is reduced and process of closing clip around casing is made more reliable. The causes of operational failure or defect in machine is identified quickly and easily. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The figure shows a sectional diagram of clip machine. 110 : punch 112 : toggle joint mechanism 120 : coupling rod 125 : cylinder guide 128 : measuring device.