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Sidel is introducing the ALS guide for air conveyors: an automaticadjustment system for side guides, ensuring greater flexibilityduring format changeovers.Diversified production means a large number of format changeovers, which have to be quick and reliable.During Pack Expo in Chicago (October 31 to November 3), Sidel is presenting its new ALS guide: asimple, flexible system with no pneumatic cylinder, for automatic adaptation of the side guides to anybottle format (patent pending).Flexibility and reliabilityThe simplicity of the ALS guide means that it can be reliably adapted to the majority of bottles on themarket. It accepts an unlimited number of formats on a single conveyor.The pre-setting of guide positions for the different formats is simple and dependable. The operator selectsthe desired format from the control panel. A gearbox transmits the appropriate movement to the sideguides through a flexible shaft that follows the conveyor layout: the guides are positioned by translationthanks to a worm gear.Durability and low maintenanceIn contrast with the current pneumatic systems, this new automatic guide adjustment system provides asimple mechanical response, with no compressed air, for all format changeover needs.The small number of parts in the system reduces maintenance needs. In addition, it operates with limiteddrive: only one drive up to 30 meters on each side. The robust design and excellent sealing ensures thatperformance remains constant over time.About the Sidel GroupWith more than 30,000 machines installed in 190 countries, the Sidel Group, headquartered inSwitzerland, is one of the world’s leaders in beverage packaging solutions: covering water, carbonatedsoft drinks, milk, sensitive beverages, oils, beer and alcoholic beverages. Sidel Group has production sitesin 13 countries as well as sales and service offices in 30 countries. Around the world, the Group’sapproximately 5,000 employees provide customers with complete bottling solutions, including packagedesign, line engineering, packaging machines and related services.Innovation and Performance – the sustainable way.To learn more about Sidel, come visit our Website: www.sidel.com