Accessories

Accessories allow for the completion, positioning, or adaptation of equipment to the constraints of the workstation. This category notably includes articulated arms for automatic dispensers, liner recovery supports, and safety cutters intended for the manual cutting of cardboard, films, and other materials.

An accessory can improve the positioning of the equipment, free up space on the work surface, or facilitate the management of consumables. It can also reduce certain manual handling and adapt the installation to the organisation of the workstation. The choice depends on the machine used, the application, and the production constraints.

An articulated arm allows for the holding of an automatic dispenser above or near the work area. The operator can adjust its height, tilt, and orientation to place the adhesive tapes within reach. This installation frees up space on the table and facilitates the integration of the dispenser into a packaging or production station.

A liner recovery support separates the adhesive tape from its protective film and then rewinds the latter onto a rewinder. It is particularly useful for double-sided adhesive tapes, foams, and technical adhesives with a liner. The operator thus retrieves a strip ready to be applied, without manually removing the protection.

On a cutter with a protected blade, the cutting part is concealed within the structure of the tool to limit its contact with the user. On a cutter with a retractable blade, the blade retracts automatically or manually into the handle after cutting. The choice depends on the material to be cut, the action performed, and the level of safety required.

One must take into account the materials to be cut, such as cardboard, plastic film, strapping, or technical bands. It is also important to check the cutting depth, the shape of the blade, its retraction mode, and the ergonomics of the handle. Some models are designed to open boxes, while others facilitate cutting films or thicker materials.

Compatibility must be verified based on the machine's reference, its dimensions, weight, and fixing system. For a liner collector, it is also necessary to check the width of the tape and the dimensions of the spool. DERFI can study the workstation and guide the user towards a support, an articulated arm, or a cutting tool suitable for their application.