What are the major differences between Models 970A and 970B?

In response to customer wishes, EZ Box produced a model 970 that is faster, has touch screen controls, and has an optional feeder.

Both Models 970A and 970B slot and score accurate box blanks.  Both models use a similar methodology and share many common parts. 

EZ Box Machinery is keeping the 970A available to clients for whom speed is less important, and economy is more important.

Major differences:

 Model 970A

Model 970B 

Speed

and material

Slots and scores

up to 600 boxes per hour

up to 400 lb doublewall

Slots and scores

up to 1200 boxes per hour

up to 600 lb doublewall

Knife/Slot Actuation

Air cylinder

- economical

- speed is limited

- high compressed air requirements

Servo motor

- faster

- quieter

- smoother 

- controllable (velocity, acceleration)

Controller

Danaher stepper system

- 2-line, 40 character display

- practical

- simple

- economical

Allen Bradley servo system

- Graphic touch-screen display

- More powerful motors (to move components faster)

- More capable processor

(save boxes; network features)

- Capable of accepting and controlling a box blank feeder