News
	May-June 2008

                                      

Starview’s Redesigned SDC Series Slitter / Die Cutters add versatility to our  Skin Packaging Machinery Systems.

Starview’s SDC Series combination slitting and die cutting machines are a cost effective way to        trim skin packaged products.  These machines eliminate the use of individual steel rule dies for each different package configuration.  The SDC Series features an intermittent motion in-feed conveyor to transfer skin boards to the die cutting and slitting area.  Circular cutters running against a hardened       steel roller are used to slit parallel to the movement of the skin board.  The circular cutters can be a       solid cut or perforating. A pneumatic press activates the cross cutting perpendicular to the movement     of the skin board.  The interval at which this cut is made is programmable from the touch screen       operator interface panel.

It is not necessary to turn the skin board over as with other types of cutting systems.  This reduces handling time and operator fatigue particularly for skin boards covered with heavy parts.

Starview’s SDC Series machines are available in 24” and 30” widths to handle most skin packaging board applications. In-feed and out-feed conveyors can be made in any length to accommodate long   skin boards.

Starview’s SDC Series machines utilize photocells and clear polycarbonate guards for operator safety.    To prevent damage to the cross cutting knife, the SDC Series machines also feature     photocells to detect products that may be in the cutting area.

Typical applications for Starview’s SDC Series slitter / die cutters include retail skin packages with square corners and hanger holes where there is a low to medium volume of a large variety of     packages, industrial skin packages where it is desirable to remove the excess film and produce    multiple packages from a single corrugated pad.  Perforating cutters may be used to produce     convenient “U-Fold” carton inserts.

A complete brochure on the SDC Series Slitter/Die Cutters may be found on our website.  http://www.starview.net/pdfs/sdc%20series%2022apr081.pdf.  We have also produced a short video      on the machines in operation.  Please request the SDC Series Video.

New Prices are in Effect for 2008.

Just a reminder - please check with us before quoting machines or tooling.  Most prices have       changed since V3.0 of the CD-ROM set was distributed in August of 2007.  We have new quote templates for most of the machines now and can provide you with updated quotations very quickly.

We anticipate that we will have the new CD set Version 4.0 in your hands before the end of August.

Summer Holiday Schedule.

Starview will be on reduced staff for the Canadian Construction Holidays.  This year the Holidays are    the weeks beginning July 20, 2008 and July 27, 2008.

As in the past we will continue to provide quotations and ship in-stock repair parts.  We will also be    able to ship machines that we have available from stock such as the SB1-1012 and MSP-1218.

The Holiday weeks are not considered working weeks.  All quotations are provided in working weeks.  Since most of Canada is on this schedule goods and services will not be flowing with normal lead     times during this period.

Start Planning now for PackExpo International 2008.

PackExpo will be held in Chicago, IL November 9-13, 2008.  Starview will be located at Booth N3729    on the main level of the North Hall.  The booth will be accessible from both the 3500/3600 and   3700/3800 aisles.

We will have the latest in Blister Sealing, Automated Clamshell Sealing, Medical Device Packaging,  Skin Packaging, Die Cutting and Food Packaging Systems.  As always all of the machines will be operating and may be demonstrated to your clients.

As in past years we will have a limited number of invitations for free entry into the PackExpo Exhibit  Hall.  We will be sending the invitations later this summer.

This is your single best opportunity to see our machines in operation.  We hope to see you there.

Let Starview assist your customers with machines designed to make the total                manufacturing process more effective.  Contact one of our sales staff for packaging          solutions to help your customers reduce cost and stay competitive.

Starview Packaging Machinery, Inc.    

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