Rinco Ultrasonics FPA Series of Ultrasonic Pouch Sealing Systems Earn CE Mark

DANBURY, Conn. -- Rinco Ultrasonics, among the leading manufacturers of ultrasonic welding equipment, has announced that its FPA series of ultrasonic pouch sealing systems has earned the CE (Conformite Europeenne) mark which demonstrates compliance with numerous EC directives. The CE marking is required for many products and demonstrates compliance with EU safety, health, and environmental requirements and allows Rinco to sell its FPA series of ultrasonic systems throughout the European region.

"This is an important achievement which enables us to grow our business in Europe," said Gordon Hull, managing director of Rinco Ultrasonics. "By meeting these regional market demands, we plan to further expand our OEM and end user base." As part of the CE compliance, Rinco was required to carry out a conformity assessment, set up a technical file, and issue the EC Declaration of Conformity (DoC).

The companys new FPA series of ultrasonic pouch sealing systems elevate ultrasonic welding to a new performance level, enabling users to increase seal strength, improve aesthetics, and broaden the processing window versus competitive ultrasonic sealing and heat sealing processes. The systems target flexible packaging for dry and liquid foods, personal care items, electronics, and medical.

The FPA-4500 was designed specifically for sealing pouches with up to four and a half square inches of seal area while the FPA-4500S was created for use in duplex and triplex applications where a narrow profile is required. Rincos entire FPA series of ultrasonic sealing systems have been designed to replace existing heat sealing equipment on liquid filled pouch form-fill-seal (FFS) machinery or pre-made pouch systems.

These systems incorporate Rincos patented PPS0145 seal technology which significantly expands what is possible in ultrasonic film sealing. Each FPA system features a highly rigid actuator capable of rapidly generating the clamp forces required to seal pouches with minimal cycle time.

The technology propels ultrasonic welding to an entirely new level, broadening the design and manufacturing options for OEMs and co-packers, simplifying the process, and making it less costly to operate, according to Hull.

Rincos unique PPS0145 interlocking film sealing technology permits seal patterns with greater surface area than competitive ultrasonic seals. In addition, it allows production of contour-shaped seals, unlike the straight line seals offered by competitive ultrasonic equipment. These seals can take almost any configuration, offering end users a range of branding options to differentiate their products, according to Hull.