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News Release from: WRH Marketing UK | Subject: Jobstrap strapping machine, TCT bundle turner
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 February 2008
Strapping And Bundle Systems Help
Mailroom Upgrade
Newsquest (Sussex) is to buy nine Jobstrap strapping machines and five TCT bundle turners to complete the upgrading of its mailroom.
The UK newspaper producer will install the new equipment this month at its Brighton site to replace the existing strappers and turntables that have come to the end of their useful lives WRH Marketing claimed that Jobstrap can be used in the line as a tandem cross strapping system for securing newspapers and magazines, or as a stand-alone machine for the application of single, parallel or cross straps
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 21 Apr 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Producing up to 25 bundles per minute because of its servo motors and strap cycle time, Jobstrap uses variable-speed dual infeed belts and triple exit belts for bundle control.
The company added that the TCT bundle turner turns the bundles through 90 degrees without using a conventional turntable, yet the system retains a single or parallel strap back-up facility whilst a strap coil is being changed.
The mailroom improvements at Newsquest in Brighton beagn two years ago with the installation of two Ferag lines, including Rollsert and Multistack units integrated with Affeldt bundle conveying equipment.
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Ian Hunter, Newsquest Sussex's group production manager, explained: "We managed to wring a further two years' service out of the current strappers but we're now replacing them as they're over 15 years old, spare parts are difficult to obtain and they've become a source of downtime in the mailroom." When deciding what replacement equipment to buy, Hunter followed the company's standard procurement process, evaluated what was available on the market and settled on the Jobstrap and TCT bundle turner from WRH Marketing UK.
Hunter commented: "We were impressed by the Jobstrap's ease of operation - the touch screen is very straightforward and user friendly - and by the ease of access for servicing and repairs.
As the equipment uses single phase units that have an auto sleep mode, which powers down each unit when it's not being used, running costs and energy efficiency are also excellent." He added that the new design of the TCT bundle turner, which obviates the need for conventional guarding, also makes access for maintenance easy.
And he said: "Of course, purchase price was a major consideration but the equipment came in well below budget and, in my opinion, represents excellent value for money.
Even the 5mm Jobpop strapping material used is of a very light grammage, so that it's cheaper and we can buy a lot more for our money." Hunter also observed: "Not only do the products make a compelling proposition but our experiences of working with WRH Marketing have also been very good, so there are clearly benefits to us in staying with the company.
The company's installation of the Ferag lines two years ago was completed without any problems and we liked its approach of specifying the system, installing and commissioning it and then training our people on it.
I'm very comfortable that, if any issue does arise during the installation of the new equipment, the strength of our relationship will facilitate a rapid and satisfactory resolution." Marcus Evans, the managing director of WRH Marketing UK, commented: "We believe there is a significant market for our Jobfolio products, which offer an exceptional cost benefit ratio, improving both productivity and profits.
The fact that Newsquest Sussex is comfortable with installing the Jobstrap strapping systems straight in to its mailroom is a great vote of confidence in the equipment's robust build quality and its ability to function efficiently on a full Ferag line and match the output of the Multistack stacker that is installed.".
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