Overview
The
TSS-1 Tag Stringer is a simple, affordable solution for
tying loops through tags, labels, award ribbons, and more.
The
machine cycles once approximately every second. In an ideal
situation where the operator could work as fast as the machine,
you could tie 60 pieces per minute, or 3600 pieces per hour.
This is a very optimistic figure. The operator has to stop
periodically to load new tags and unload the tied tags.
In real-world scenarios, operators average between 800 and
1400 pieces per hour. There is a small learning curve initially,
as the operator gets accustomed to how the machine operates.
After that, productivity is limited only by the operator's
pace.
The
machine can tie a wide variety of tag sizes. There is no
minimum tag size, and the maximum is quite generous. You
can easily fit a tag, lable, or ribbon up to 3" (7.6
cm) wide by 6" (15.2 cm) long. It can also handle tags
up to 10" (25.4 cm) wide and nearly unlimited length,
though extreme sizes will probably slow the operator down.
The only requirement of the items being tied is that they
have an existing hole in them at least 1/8" (3.2 mm)
in diameter. The machine can not only tie paper and cardstock
products, but also thicker items as well as three-dimensional
objects. In some cases, it has been used to tie loops in
small three-dimensional animal-shaped air fresheners.
The
TSS-1 can tie loops as small as 3" (7.6 cm) long to
a nearly limitless length. Loop length is dictated by how
far the operator pulls the tag through the machine. In extreme
cases, we have done 36" (91.4 cm) long loops. Repeatability
is accomplished by marking the table with a small piece
of low-adhesion tape. Every time the operator pulls a piece
through the machine, they pull it to the same spot marked
by the tape, giving every piece a nearly identical loop
length.
The
machine ties both elastic and cotton twine, and can be easily
switched from one to the other depending on your application.
The
dimensions on our TSS-1 tag stringer are as follows:
Depth: 15.25" (38.7 cm)
Width: 29" (73.7 cm)
Height: 15" (38.1 cm)
Weight: About 70 pounds (about 32 kilograms)
Still tying tags by hand? Looking to add a new service for
your customers? Look no further than a Fischell Machinery
TSS-1 Tag Stringer.
