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US' PCMC redesigns wet wipes folding machines to increase alcohol

21 Apr '21

2 min read

Pic: Barry-Wehmiller

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), a division of Barry-Wehmiller and a global supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, package-printing and bag-converting industries, has redesigned its wet wipes folding machines the Rx200 and Mako Clipper to operate with high-content alcohol, measuring as much as 70 per cent.

Previously, PCMC wet wipes machines operated with less than 20 per cent alcohol, producing disinfectant wipes for personal, home, industrial and automotive use. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a spike in demand for sanitising wipes that contain at least 70 per cent alcohol, the key component in killing or deactivating viruses.

To help manufacturers meet the increased demand, PCMC redesigned its Rx200 and Mako Clipper to safely operate with high-content alcohol. The new designs feature increased air exchange for better ventilation and additional sensors to eliminate the risk of flash points and fires. The machines also include IDS 150/300 integrated dual stackers and a redesigned Mako saw to meet more stringent regulations and higher machine performance expectations.

“We are proud to offer new solutions for our customers that will ultimately put more sanitising wipes in homes and offices around the world,” said Laercio Catao, PCMC nonwovens sales director. “We made this possible by tapping into our extensive history working with nonwovens and hazardous materials like solvents in our flexo printing presses. The result is a machine we are confident produces high-quality sanitising wet wipes and helps keep operators safe.”

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SV)