872 ENCORE
872 XSL Automatic Bag Closing Machine
The 872 XSL is a fully automatic bag closing machine that can perform two critical packaging functions: The machine will CLOSE your bagged packages and when equipped with an optional printer, the Encore will PRINT price, freshness dating. Printers will print information on the all-plastic closure where it is easy for the consumer to see and read information. Bag printers are often forced to overprint bag graphics, making it difficult to locate.

The machine's design is one of unrivaled simplicity and functionality; capable of delivering years of dependable operation. The simplicity of design delivers a lower initial cost, low maintenance costs, very low crippled package rate, low maintenance, and low spare parts inventories.

The machine is capable of closing a wide range of varied package sizes and will adapt to most automatic baggers. The unit will close all common plastic film bags, net bags and even paper bags.

Typical applications include: Bakery Products, Produce, Packaged Ice, Candy, Snack Foods, Popsicles & Ice Cream Cups, Disposable Dishes & Cups, Bulk Meat Packages, Metal & Plastic Parts.

The 872 XSL uses a wide variety of closure sizes for closing film, net and paper bags. Closures are available in seven plastic colors.

872 XSL shown without Printer.

SPECIFICATIONS

Height: 42” (106.7 cm)
Width: 11-3/4” (29.9 cm)
Depth: 24-1/2” (62.2 cm)
Shipping Weight(approx): 125 Lbs


CLOSURES USED BY THE 872 XSL BAG CLOSING MACHINE
Series VI
Series V-NRP
Series JI
Series KI
Series J-NRP
Series K-NRP
Series VIW
Series VW-NRP
Series JW-NRP
Series KW-NRP
Series JWI
Series KWI
Series JM-NRP
Series KM-NRP
Series KM57-NRP
Series ZI
Series Z-NRP
Printing Options for the 872 XSL
1011 Printer: The 1011 is an electrically operated printer that uses steel type and cold transfer printing tape yielding clear, crisp impressions on every closure. Type can be changed in seconds; one roll of tape prints up to 40,000 impressions.

872 Turbo-Print Printer: Manufactured by Squid Ink, the printer is a programmable jet ink printer.

Smart Date 2i® Printer: Manufactured by Markem Corporation, the Smart Date 2i® is a programmable thermal transfer printer capable of printing a wide variety of printing over the surface of the Kwik Lok Closure.

880 Printer: The 880 is an air operated printer that uses steel type and cold transfer tape. The printer will print multi-line information on the Kwik Lok Closure. Type can be changed in seconds; one roll of tape prints up to 40,000 impressions.

FLOW DIAGRAM
To determine the correct flow direction, visualize your packages moving away from you, towards the Kwik Lok Closing System.

If the open end of the bag is on your right hand - the flow direction is RIGHT HAND.
If the open end of the bag is on your left hand - the flow direction is LEFT HAND.