From the beginning, the high feed reliability of the Mosca strapping machine was superior to the existing equipment. In fact, after a few weeks into the trial, the customer reduced the strap width from 6 millimeters to 5 millimeters, as the thinner strap still provided enough tension and stability. This change reduced strap cost by about 24% and, because the coils are longer, caused a comparable reduction in coil changes, which was much appreciated by the operators. About 6 months after the start of the trial, in November 2017, the customer ordered its first Mosca strapping machi- nes. Now, in mid-2019, the original plant has 29 Mosca strapping machines. There are another 7 machines opera- ting at two other plants and there are several more on order. The advantages of the Mosca machines in a nutshell Recently, the Process Engineer who got everything started reviewed the switch to Mosca and noted that: ● Overall department downtime has been reduced by 85%. ● Machine operating costs are down 75% ● The smaller footprint of the Mosca machines makes movement around the strapper area safer and more ● In his words, feed reliability is “light years” better than convenient the prior strapping equipment. ● The internal coil dispenser keeps coils clean and out of This success supports EAM-Mosca’s strategy in several the way. The automatic ejection of the ends of exhausted ways. By taking the risk of the early “no-charge” trials, by coils, saves strapping and makes changeovers faster agreeing to make special adaptations of the equipment to than the prior machines that lacked that feature. make the new customer comfortable, by maintaining steady support of the equipment and by believing in the ● SoniXs ultrasonic strap welds are consistently strong and quality of Mosca technology and products, the company reliable with none of the plastic build-up that always has built an extremely productive, growing relationship seemed to foul the older heat sealers with an industry-leading strap user. ● The hinged table provides easy access to the sealer and A second application for Mosca secure strap containment when the table is opened. This makes regular cleaning quick and convenient. Further validation of the approach came when the custo- mer requested that EAM-Mosca consider providing a ● In fact the machines seem to run with only basic house - solution for their bulk packaging operations, including PET keeping: a quick blow-out when a coil is changed and a water bottles. These products are not boxed, but are 10-15 minute cleaning and part check, on a bi-weekly basis. packed on pallets with containers standing upright in 34