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PEERLESS M40T Plate and Tray Forming Machine

The M40T Features

  • Quick tooling changeovers for maximum production flexibility.
  • Operator ergonomics considered i.e. lightweight steel rule cut or cut/score dies, external forming die removal rack, easy access decurl unit, vertical lift roll stand, et cetera.
  • Vertical lift roll stand incorporating pull roller/dancer arm assembly integral to the machine line.
  • Utilizes steel rule cutting or cutting/scoring to reduce initial die cost and maintenance expenses. Prescored and non-scored product capability.
  • Adjustable forming section dwell and stroke allows machine settings to be tailored to each specific product resulting in optimum quality and production speeds.
  • P.C. controls support operator interface, temperature, feed and cut-score/forming motion control.
  • Innovative servo motor – roller screw drive units provide quiet, dependable power for continuous 24 hour operation.
  • Maximum roll width 35.5″ (902 mm) or 38″ (965 mm)
  • Minimum roll width 20″ (508 mm)
  • Maximum roll diameter 72″ (1.83 M)
  • Forming depth up to 3″ (76.2 mm)
  • Maximum blank length 18″ (457.2 mm), dependent on your product geometry.
  • Number wide operation is dependent upon blank size and product geometry.
  • Complete machinery guarding for operator safety.
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M40T Vertical Lift Paperboard Roll Stand

  • Integral to the machine line incorporating pull roll/dancer arm assembly for consistent tension of the paperboard feeding into the decurl and cut/score sections of the machine.
  • Heavy-duty mechanical screw design utilized for vertical lifting and manual hand wheel system used for lateral shifting of paperboard rolls results in quick roll changeover times.
  • Pneumatic or mechanical core chuck assemblies available.
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M40T Cut & Score Section

  • Easy access decurl unit assists in removing any up or down curl in the paperboard for smooth and consistent feed ups.
  • Photoelectric eye utilized in conjunction with a servo motor feed drive system results in consistent feed ups and a print-to-cut accuracy of +/- .015” or .38 mm.
  • Precision heavy-duty mechanical toggle system and four-pin die set insures accurate, and repeatable steel rule die cutting and prescoring capability.
  • Steel rule cut/score die design utilized for reduced tooling costs and quick die changeover capability.
  • 160 tons (1421 kN) capacity insures quality die cutting and prescoring for deep draw paperboard tray production.
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M40T Forming Section

  • Adjustable forming head dwell and stroke capability allows machine settings to be tailored to each specific product resulting in optimum quality and production speeds.
  • Precision heavy-duty mechanical toggle system and four-pin die set insures accurate and repeatable forming die performance resulting in high quality products. 
  • 32 tons (284 kN) capacity provides the required pressure for quality forming of deep draw large trays.
  • Forming dies are installed and removed as a set to speed changeovers.
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M40T Counter-Stacker Unit

  • Integral to the machine line. Individual belted lanes transfer the formed product from the forming dies into the stacking and counting section.
  • Design allows tall product stacks and offers space for presentation of multiple stacks prior to operator.
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M40T Cut/Score and Forming Head Drive System

  • Innovative servomotor – roller screw drive units provide quiet dependable power for continuous 24-hour operation.
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M40T Main Panel & Control System

  • P.C. controls support operator interface, temperature, feed, and cut-score/forming motion control. Production programs are easily stored and retrieved.
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M40T Safety Systems

  • Interlocked guards stop both reciprocating head motions and hydraulic pump motor when opened.
  • All electricals conform to applicable world-wide standards.