In the world of shrink labeling and tamper evident banding, precision and efficiency are paramount.  At the heart of achieving these goals lies a remarkable technology: Positive Placement. Developed by PDC, this unique and proprietary technology ensures unparalleled machine efficiency and reliability. But what exactly is Positive Placement, and why is it so exceptional? Let's delve into the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology and explore its many benefits.

What is Positive Placement?

Positive Placement is PDC's cutting-edge technology that mechanically and positively controls the exact position of all critical motions in the shrink sleeving process. Unlike other systems that rely on the calibration of multiple, separate drives, Positive Placement integrates all key motions into a single, unified system. This is achieved through a central drive shaft that synchronizes the five critical motions:

1. Container Handling: Ensuring precise positioning of containers.
2. Cutting Blade: Accurate cutting of the shrink sleeves.
3. Sleeve Feeding: Consistent and controlled feeding of the sleeves.
4. Sleeve Forming: Optimal motion of the tooling which forms the sleeves.
5. Sleeve Application: Precise plunger application of the sleeves to their final position.

A Brief History of Positive Placement Technology

The origins of Positive Placement technology can be traced back to the innovative designs of PDC, a pioneer in shrink labeling and tamper evident banding machinery. Recognizing the limitations of systems that relied heavily on constant calibration and multiple drives, PDC developed a more robust and reliable solution where all critical motions are mechanically tied back to one central drive shaft. This breakthrough design revolutionized the industry with its unparalleled efficiency, resulting in machines still operating efficiently after more than 30 years.

Why is Positive Placement So Exceptional?

By mechanically linking all critical motions to a single drive shaft, the system achieves permanent and mechanical synchronization. This design, once compared to the enduring and ubiquitous  Singer Sewing Machine, ensures that all motions are locked in sync throughout the machine's full range of operating speeds. Whether the machine is operating at jog speed, surge speed, or undergoing acceleration and deceleration, the motions remain perfectly synchronized; locked in sync and  remaining so for decades. There is no other comparably robust design.

Benefits of Positive Placement Technology 

Unlike systems that require frequent calibration, systems using Positive Placement technology permanently maintain their synchronization, reducing maintenance costs and downtime, and significantly improving overall productivity.

Machines equipped with Positive Placement technology can operate in a wide range of operating speeds without losing synchronization, allowing for greater flexibility in production processes and the ability to meet varying demands with ease. 

In the competitive world of manufacturing, high machine efficiency is crucial. Companies with efficient production processes can offer better pricing, faster delivery times, and superior product quality, giving them a competitive edge in the market.

PDC has been providing manufacturers worldwide with that competitive edge for over 50 years with our selection of U.S.-made shrink sleeving and tamper evident machinery and shrink tunnels.

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