Bosch Pack201HS - 7.1 Glossary of Terms

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7 Appendix
7.1 Glossary of Terms
air cylinder
A device that uses compressed air to move an object�
analog
Represents data that changes over time in a smooth,
continuous manner� For example, a clock with hands
displays time continuously as time changes� See digi-
tal for contrast�
assembly
A group of parts that have been brought together to
form a unit�
automatic
When a machine is performing its tasks essentially
without human help by running preset programs�
blouse
The drape of the lm around the product. The blouse
is formed in the former�
cam
A rotating or sliding piece that moves or positions
other parts of the wrapper�
cant
To set at an angle or tilt�
calibrate
To adjust to a standard�
changeover
A process whereby the wrapper is adjusted to accom-
modate a different product size�
change over
To adjust the wrapper to accommodate a different
product size�
chuck
A device that holds a lm roll on the parent roll.
clutch
A mechanism used to engage and disengage two mov-
ing parts of a shaft or a drive mechanism� A clutch
allows a machine’s motor to remain running while its
drive shaft stops�
code date
A group of letters and numbers printed onto a package
that tell where and when the package was made�
collector ring
A ring made of coin silver used to convey electrical
energy to a rotating object without the use of wires�
conveyor
A mechanical device for transporting product or pack-
ages from one place to another�
cut position
Where the package is cut relative to the registration
marks�
cycle
A series of operations that begin from a starting point,
occur in regular sequence, and lead back to the start-
ing point� Often, the series of operations repeats itself
after it has returned to the starting point�
cycle stop
The point in the wrapper’s cycle that is considered to
be the best place to stop the wrapper under normal
operating conditions�
digital
Representing data that changes over time as single
points or digits� For example, a digital clock displays
points in time as time changes� See analog for con-
trast�
discharge area
The area where product leaves the wrapper�
downstream In or toward the end stages of a machine
or packaging line�
downtime
Period of time that a machine or line is stopped, usu-
ally for setup, cleaning, or making repairs�