SMB Schwede Maschinenbau GmbH

Strapping technology for the Food Industry

About usAbout us

SMB Schwede Maschinenbau is one of the leading manufacturers of high-performance strapping machinery using narrow plastic strap.

Developped and made in Germany, SMB technology is utilized world-wide.

SMB's modular product programme covers a broad range of

applications for a variety of industries. More than 30 years of

experience in process integration and optimization are our basis for creating ideal customer solutions – frequently even with specific

advantages and benefits which are not available anywhere else.

Simply: One strap ahead!

The historyThe history ofof innovationinnovation and and qualityquality (1)(1)

1965 Foundation of the predecessor of today’s SMB Schwede

Maschinenbau GmbH by Mr Horst Schwede

1972 The first strapping machine of SMB’s own development is delivered: a fully automatic machine for newspaper industry

1987 Foundation of SMB Schwede Maschinenbau GmbH, specializing

in strapping technology

1991 Move to new company premises in Goldkronach

1996 SMB receives Innovation Award of Eastern Bavarian Technology

Transfer Institute e. V.

Continuous technological enhancement and development of a modular product range for applications in various industries, for

example the ceramic industry.

The historyThe history ofof innovationinnovation and and qualityquality (2)(2)

2008 Our situation at the end of the business year 2007/08:

� SMB sold a total of more than 17,000 machines world-wide

� SMB is supplying more than 1,100 machines every year

Leading the world's toughest marketLeading the world's toughest market

In the USA, SMB is established as market leader in the news-paper industry. 29 of the "top 30" newspapers there work with

SMB technology. On the world's toughest market place, this can

hardly be a mere coincidence.

However, in the US our machines are

labelled as "Dynaric".

"It's a Dynaric" in the US is synonymous for

� maximum production speed,

� maximum availability,� minimum maintenance costs,

� longest product life, and� lowest costs over the entire machine

life cycle.

Facts that set standardsFacts that set standards

���� Maintenance requirements:

Under normal operating conditions, the first maintenance routine atthe SMB sealing head is required after

2,000,000 strap cycles (standard machines) or

3,000,000 strap cycles (fully automatic machines) ‏

���� Machine life cycle:

In the US – probably the world's toughest market – many SMB

machines are still operating, altough they have run for

more than 35,000,000 strap cycles

- and they are still working faultlessly.

Benefits for the food industryBenefits for the food industry

SMB technology enables customers in the food industry

� � � � to strap hard products without loss of strap tension

� � � � to process PET and PP on one machine

Choose the material that is most economic for you!

Combined with the features characteristic for SMB, you achieve

���� a higher production speed,

���� a better rate of availability,

���� lower maintenance costs,

���� longer machine life cycles

... a higher total productivity rate of your machinery at lower costs

Machines for the food industry (1)

SMB ST1 V2A:The fully automatic strapping machine in stainless steel

Optional also with rollers!

� Up to 32 bundles/min (single strap)Up to 20 bundles/min (parallel strap)

� Covering parts made of stainless steel, functionalparts protected against corrosion

� Automatic strap tensioning with patented bundleheight detection: always the right tensioning

� Ejection of strap end and automatic strap threadingallowing a fast strap coil exchange

� Manifold options and arch sizes available

� Bundle size: L ≥ 140 mm, W ≥ 100, H ≥ 10 mm,

maximum W 800 mm x H 800 mm,depending on arch size

� Strap: PP DIN EN 13 394 (optional PP and PET),Width 5 – 9 mm (optional 12 mm) ‏

Machines for the food industry (2)

SMB ST1:The fully automatic strapping machine for universal application

Optional also with rollers!

� Up to 32 bundles/min (single strap)Up to 20 bundles./min (parallel strap)

� Automatic strap tensioning with patented bundleheight detection: always the right tensioning

� Ejection of strap end and automatic strap threadingallowing a fast strap coil exchange

� Available with manifold options and arch sizes,

allowing configuration to almost any application

� Bundle size: L ≥ 140 mm, W ≥ 100, H ≥ 10 mm,

maximum up to W 800 mm x H 800 mm,depending on arch size

� Strap: PP DIN EN 13 394 (optional PP and PET),Strap width 5 – 9 mm (optional 12 mm) ‏

Machines for the food industry (3)

SMB SM1:The sturdy strapping machine, now ultra-simple to operate

� Up to 52 strap cycles per minute

� Ultra-simple to operate via 3-button operating panel with display: ON and STRAP

� Strap coil outside (alternatively: inside, at SMB SP1)

� Manifold options to match customer specificrequirements

� Optional: Lowered table top for tight strapping ofhard products

� Bundle size: W ≥ 65 mm, H ≥ 5 mm,

Maximum bundle size depending on arch size 600 x 400, 600 x 600, 800 x 600 and 800 x 800 (W x H in mm)

� Strap: PP DIN EN 13 394 (optional PP and PET),Width adjustable to 5 – 9 mm (optional 12 mm),

AdditionalAdditional benefitsbenefits

Being a German manufacturer, we have more to offer than justmachines:

���� Personal consulting and individual project planning

���� Customer-tailored configurations, thanks to manifoldoptions and special designs

���� Installation and commissioning

���� Technical training for operators and maintenance staff

���� Long-term spare part supply available

���� Qualified customer service from the manufacturer

At your request, we can also take charge of the entire

maintenance work for a fixed price!

... to ensure a long-term economic efficiency of your investment.

ContactContact

SMB Schwede Maschinenbau GmbHMarkgrafenstrasse 2

95497 GoldkronachGermany

Telephone +49 9273 982-0Telefax +49 9273 982-100

E-Mail info@smb-strap.de

Internet www.smb-strap.de or www.strapping-technology.com

Machine sales: Phone +49 9273 982-201E-Mail sales@smb-strap.de

Spare parts: Phone +49 9273 982-213

E-Mail spares@smb-strap.de

Customer service: Phone +49 9273 982-202

E-Mail service@smb-strap.de

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