ADF, the double feeder that couples two blanks
ADF is Vega’s double feeder, designed to match two blanks with great precision and speed, in formats from 170 to 290 cm. It is the evolution of Vega AF, the simple and purely mechanical version originally developed for detergent boxes, and today it lends itself to numerous specific processes, whether integrated with a folder gluer or not.
Quality at the highest levels
Perfect coupling between the top and bottom blanks is ensured by a set of top and bottom front registers, driven by brushless motors: the combination that delivers the highest quality at the highest achievable productivity.
Integrates with any folder gluer, Vega or other manufacturers
ADF integrates with any folder gluer on the market, not only with the Vega range. On the Altair, in particular, it can replace the single feeder, transforming the line into the Altair ADF configuration, with the same double feeder described on this page.
Technical summary
- Sizes: blanks from 170 to 290 cm
- Function: precision coupling of two blanks into a single piece
- Drive: top and bottom front registers with brushless motors
- Integration: compatible with any folder gluer on the market, Vega or other manufacturers; on Altair it creates the Altair ADF configuration
- Single processing: available for longitudinal-folding boxes (e.g. TVs, mattresses)
Machine sections and modules
Introduction. Double table, lower and upper, of independently motorised vacuum belts, with “Smart Feeding” functions for blanks with special shapes and touch button panel for line parameters.
Coupling group. The coupling section is equipped with a group of registers that perfectly matches two blanks. In the advanced set-up version, these registers become ten, adapting even to the most complex shapes.
TV box device. ADF can also work in single mode, for boxes that only need the longitudinal folding of the flaps — such as TV boxes or mattresses.
Technical specifications
| CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE / TECHNICAL DATA | ADF GT 170 | ADF GT 200 | ADF GT 240 | ADF GT 290 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUSTELLATO APERTO / OPEN BLANK | max mm min mm | 1720 435 | 2020 435 | 2420 435 | 2920 435 |
| ALTEZZA / BLANK LENGTH | max* mm min mm min mm | 2100 1400 200 | 2100 1400 200 | 2100 1400 200 | 2100 1400 200 |
| MATERIALE LAVORATO / CONVERTIBLE MATERIAL | g/m² 500 : 1500 N-F-E-B-C-A-K-EB-BC | ||||
| VELOCITÀ / SPEED | m/min | 20 ÷ 250 | |||
| MOTORE A VELOCITÀ VARIABILE / VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR | kW | max 7,5 | |||
| ARIA COMPRESSA / COMPRESSED AIR | bar | 6 | |||
| PESO NETTO / NET WEIGHT | kN | 106 | 110 | 115 | 125 |
| *Senza piega incollatrice / *Without folder-gluer | |||||
Frequently asked questions
- What does the ADF double feeder do?
ADF precisely couples two separate blanks, in formats from 170 to 290 cm, creating a single piece to be further processed on the folder gluer. It’s useful whenever a box requires more material than a single blank can provide — for example double walls for extra strength, or constructions joining two different box parts in a single process, avoiding subsequent manual work that would extend lead times and introduce variability. - Can ADF be integrated on folder gluers from other manufacturers?
Yes, ADF is compatible with any folder gluer on the market, not only with the Vega range. On the Altair specifically, it replaces the single feeder, creating the Altair ADF configuration — but if you already own a folder gluer from another manufacturer and want to add this functionality without replacing the entire machine, ADF can be evaluated as a standalone module to integrate into your existing line. We recommend contacting us with your current machine’s specifications to verify technical compatibility. - Can ADF process boxes that don’t require coupling?
Can ADF process boxes that don’t require coupling? Yes, thanks to the TV box device, ADF can also work in single mode on boxes that only need longitudinal folding of the flaps, such as TV boxes or mattresses. This means you don’t have to choose between a “coupling machine” or a “single-processing machine”: ADF handles both cases, useful if your production varies over time between the two processing types. - Where does ADF technology come from?
ADF is the evolution of Vega AF, the simple mechanical version originally developed for detergent boxes, today applied to numerous specific processes. Knowing this history helps understand the technology’s solidity: it’s not a recent, untested solution, but the result of years of development on a specific production need, later generalised to many other sectors.
