Sonic wave produces strong strap seal

Corrugated manufacturer Jaffabox has kept faith in long-term supplier Mosca by becoming the first UK company to buy its new SoniXs strapping technology.

Jaffabox operates a 100,000ft2 factory adjacent to Birmingham International Airport. Producing millions of boxes every year, it requires fast, efficient end-ofline strapping.

Instead of the traditional friction seal, SoniXs uses a sonic wave to give a fast, strong seal. The ultrasonic technology offers a consistent seal up to 85% of the tensile strength of the strap and sealing times are said to be significantly shortened. The SoniXs sealing head can be changed in less than 30s.

Jaffabox has regularly purchased Mosca machinery, including an MCB corrugated bundler and UATRI automatic strapper. "I believe Mosca's equipment and support have been extremely good, which is why we have continued to place orders with them over the years," says John Amyes, director of Jaffabox.