Used Voest Alpine (VAI) Aluminium Foil Coating Line | Galaxie Corporation, Wayne, Michigan, USA

This used Voest Alpine Industries (VAI) aluminium foil coating line, built in 2005, is available from Galaxie Corporation. It applies coatings to aluminium foil in a continuous process.

It handles foil 32–36 in wide in gauges of 0.0006–0.0009 in. Maximum line speed is 175 fpm, with a threading speed of 50 fpm. The line has three coating stations and two curing ovens.

Key Features

• Three coating stations
• Two curing ovens plus gas-fired ovens
• IR sheet drying oven
• Aqueous spray cleaning tanks and risers, with cleaning solution tanks and pumps
• Unwind with edge trimmer, plus accumulator and rewind unit
• Web steering unit and tension bridle
• CO2 fire suppression system

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Voest Alpine Industries (VAI)
• Year: 2005
• Material: Aluminium foil
• Gauge: 0.0006–0.0009 in
• Width: 32–36 in
• Maximum line speed: 175 fpm
• Line threading speed: 50 fpm
• Coating stations: 3
• Curing ovens: 2
• Drive cabinets: Eurotherm SSD
• Controls: PLC cabinets

Applications

• Coated aluminium foil for packaging
• Lidding and sealing foils
• Converting and laminating foil stock

Commercial Details

• Make: Voest Alpine
• Year: 2005
• Condition: Used
• Location: Wayne, Michigan, USA
• Seller: Galaxie Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

• What foil sizes does the line run? It runs aluminium foil 32–36 in wide in gauges of 0.0006–0.0009 in.
• How fast does it run? Maximum line speed is 175 fpm, with a threading speed of 50 fpm.
• What is included with the line? It comes complete with hydraulics, electrics, controls and manuals, along with three coating stations, two curing ovens, cleaning tanks, an IR drying oven and a rewind unit.
• What should I ask when enquiring? Ask about photos or video of the line under power, inspection arrangements, the full list of included equipment and manuals, the condition of the ovens, drives and PLC controls, and loading and shipping.