TDAG-12 / TDAG-20 Automatic Banding Machine

The TDAG-12 and TDAG-20 are fully-automatic OPP/paper banding machines specifically designed for printing, pharmaceutical, and delicate retail industries. Utilizing either OPP plastic film or eco-friendly paper bands, they bundle lightweight items via instant thermal heat sealing without leaving any adhesive residue or pressure marks. Featuring photoelectric automatic triggering and dual-model specifications, they provide a damage-free, eco-friendly bundling solution for small, delicate goods.
I. Product Overview
1. Product Category & Positioning
- Equipment Name: Automatic OPP Banding Machine / Banding Machine
- Product Model: TDAG-12 (12 mm Band Width) / TDAG-20 (20 mm Band Width)
- Equipment Positioning: Bundles products using OPP film bands or paper bands through instant thermal heat-sealing technology. Characterized by aesthetics, eco-friendliness, zero damage to products, and high automation, it is widely applied in printing, pharmaceuticals, card manufacturing, daily chemicals, fresh produce, electronic components, and other industries.
2. Core Functions & Highlights
- Dual Material Compatibility: Compatible with transparent OPP film bands (high transparency, moisture-proof) as well as eco-friendly paper bands.
- Hot-Weld, Buckle-Free: Instant thermal heat-sealing without glue or odor, leaving flat, aesthetically pleasing joints that do not harm product surfaces.
- Photoelectric Auto-Triggering: Built-in photoelectric eye automatically triggers bundling upon package insertion, ensuring high efficiency and time savings for single-operator workflows.
II. Core Advantages
- Damage-Free Bundling (Core Value): While standard PP strapping bands possess high tension that crushes and leaves indentations on medicine or gift boxes, banding machines utilize a narrow band with gentle binding pressure, keeping product surfaces pristine and undamaged—an absolute necessity for high-end printed goods and cosmetic boxes.
- No Glue, No Residue: Thermal sealing operates entirely without glue, leaving zero adhesive residue after band removal and requiring zero subsequent cleaning steps—the primary reason food and pharmaceutical customers choose this system.
- Extremely Low Learning Curve: One-touch power-on operation with zero complex debugging, allowing new employees to operate the machine proficiently without prolonged training.
III. Technical Specifications
| Items | TD-101 / TDAG-12 | TDAG-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 220 V | 220 V |
| Applicable Band Material | OPP Film Band / Paper Band | OPP Film Band / Paper Band |
| Band Width | 12 mm | 20 mm |
| Band Thickness | 0.12 mm | 0.12 mm |
| Arch Size | W 200 × H 160 mm | W 470 × H 205 mm |
| Min. Package Size | 30 × 10 mm | 30 × 10 mm |
| Machine Dimension | 600 × 240 × 470 mm | 642 × 354 × 476 mm |
| Weight | 35 KG | 50 KG |
IV. Operation Guide
1. Preparation
- Power Connection: Connect to a 110V / 220V power supply and turn on the power switch.
- Load Band Roll: Mount the OPP film band / paper band roll onto the dispenser holder, threading it through the guide path to the machine head according to directional diagrams.
- Confirm Band Material: This machine is compatible with 0.12 mm thick OPP film bands or paper bands. Band width must match the machine model (TDAG-12 uses 12 mm bands; TDAG-20 uses 20 mm bands).
2. Standard Workflow
- Preheat: Connect power, turn on the master switch, and allow the heating element to warm up for 1–2 minutes.
- Position Package: Push the items to be bundled (Note: Single item dimensions must not be less than 30×10 mm, and must fall within arch dimensions) into the photoelectric sensing zone on the tabletop.
- Auto Banding: The machine automatically executes: tension ➔ heat-seal ➔ cut ➔ band-reset upon sensing the package.
- Remove Product: Take away the banded finished product and proceed to the next cycle.
V. Sales Tips & FAQ
Sales Tips
- The Primary Qualifying Question ("What goods are being bundled?"): For customers bundling medicine boxes, cards, printed goods, currency, shoe boxes, or gift boxes → Recommend the Banding Machine; for cartons and heavy goods → Recommend Strapping Machines (JD-1316, KZB-08AL, MH-101, etc.). These two equipment categories are complementary, not interchangeable.
- Natural Product Line Extension: When a customer purchases a carton strapping machine, they often still need to bundle internal small boxes and cards. Use the cross-selling pitch: "Carton Strapping for outer boxes, Banding Machines for inner small items."
FAQ
- Q: What is the difference between a banding machine and a strapping machine?
- A: Strapping machines utilize thicker PP/PET bands for heavy goods, offering high tension that leaves indentations on soft boxes; Banding machines utilize a narrow ~0.12 mm band (OPP film or paper) to loop light, small items with gentle tension, leaving surfaces undamaged and residue-free. Use banding machines for medicine boxes, cards, currency, and printed goods; use strapping machines for cartons and pallets.
- Q: Does the banding machine use glue?
- A: No. It utilizes thermal heat-sealing, melting the band itself via heat without involving any glue. Consequently, it leaves zero adhesive residue, doesn't dirty boxes, and requires no post-cleaning—making it the preferred choice for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
- Q: What type of bands can be used? Are paper bands supported?
- A: Yes. Compatible with OPP film bands and paper bands with a thickness of 0.12 mm, provided widths match the machine model (TDAG-12 uses 12 mm bands; TDAG-20 uses 20 mm bands).
VI. Media Resources
- 📽️ Operation Video: https://youtu.be/4YHP_wmb10E
VII. Commercial Terms
International Trade
- MOQ: 1 set
- Payment Method: T/T (100% in advance)
- Lead Time: Within 7 days
- Place of Origin: WenZhou, Zhejiang, China
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