date:Jan 23, 2014
and the deep-draw lid approximately 450 kg. With this model, the total weight of the format parts is around 1.8 metric tons. When the dies are being changed, a lot of weight has to be shifted, says Krakow, which calls for appropriate tools, an adequate time allowance and great care.
These are special-purpose, expensive machines, so that procuring specific spare parts can be difficult. The PowerPakNT also occupies a relatively large area; it is fairly long and the die components are quite heavy.