A machine for converting a web of preformed pouches into inflated dunnage units. The pouches are defined by transverse seals extending from a remote edge to within a predetermined distance from an inflation edge. The machine includes a tensioning device for frictional engagement with the web, an inf
A machine for converting a web of preformed pouches into inflated dunnage units. The pouches are defined by transverse seals extending from a remote edge to within a predetermined distance from an inflation edge. The machine includes a tensioning device for frictional engagement with the web, an inflation arrangement for inflation of the preformed pouches, a sealing arrangement, and a clamping arrangement. The sealing arrangement may be positioned to provide a longitudinal seal that intersects the transverse seals to close the preformed pouches and form a dunnage unit. The tensioning device holds the web taught during downstream travel.
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1. A machine for converting a web of preformed pouches into inflated dunnage units, the pouches defined by transverse seals extending from a remote edge to within a predetermined distance from an inflation edge, the machine comprising: a guide pin for insertion between the transverse seals and the i
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A machine for converting a web of preformed pouches into inflated dunnage units, the pouches defined by transverse seals extending from a remote edge to within a predetermined distance from an inflation edge, the machine comprising: a guide pin for insertion between the transverse seals and the inflation edge to define a path of travel of the web;a tensioning device for frictional engagement with the web, wherein the tensioning device holds the web taught during downstream travel;an inflation arrangement for inflation of the preformed pouches;a sealing arrangement positioned to provide a longitudinal seal that intersects the transverse seals to close the preformed pouches and form a dunnage unit, the sealing arrangement having at least two sealing belts, each belt powered by a drive roller and positioned to engage a surface of the web and pull the web through sealing elements positioned on either side of the web; anda clamping arrangement positioned to pinch the two layers of the web during travel through the sealing elements, the clamping arrangement having a spring loaded clamping assembly and at least two pinching belts, each belt powered by a drive roller and positioned to engage a surface of the web between the longitudinal seal and the remote edge and pinch the web to inhibit air under pressure from applying force to the longitudinal seal, while the longitudinal seal is molten;wherein the spring loaded clamping assembly is attached to the machine and comprises a support member, at least one clamping member, at least one shaft member, and at least one spring disposed around the shaft member, wherein the clamping member, shaft member, and spring are coupled to the support member;wherein the at least two sealing belts and the at least two crimping belts are driven in sync. 2. The machine of claim 1 wherein the tensioning device holds the web taught during downstream travel and does not tear the web. 3. The machine of claim 1 wherein the tensioning device comprises: a shelf member with a horizontal portion and a downstream and upwardly angled portion that is angled upwardly toward the sealing arrangement; anda pivotable arm mounted to the machine, with one end of the arm attached to a spring and a roller rotatably attached to the other end of the arm;wherein the roller engages the web. 4. The machine of claim 3 wherein the roller forces the web against the horizontal portion of the shelf member. 5. The machine of claim 3 wherein the roller forces the web against the upwardly angled portion of the shelf member. 6. The machine of claim 3 wherein the roller engages the web at the intersection of the horizontal portion and the upwardly angled portion of the shelf member. 7. The machine of claim 6 wherein the roller forces the web against the horizontal portion of the shelf member and against the upwardly angled portion of the shelf member. 8. The machine of claim 1 wherein the tensioning device holds the web taught upon entering the sealing arrangement. 9. The machine of claim 3 wherein the upwardly angled portion of the shelf member extends upward at an obtuse angle relative the horizontal portion of the shelf member. 10. The machine of claim 3 wherein the web travels under the roller, up and over the upwardly angled portion of the shelf member, and immediately downstream to the sealing arrangement. 11. A machine for converting a web of preformed pouches into inflated dunnage units, the pouches defined by transverse seals extending from a remote edge to within a predetermined distance from an inflation edge, the machine comprising: a guide pin for insertion between the transverse seals and the inflation edge to define a path of travel of the web;an inflation arrangement for inflation of the preformed pouches;a tensioning device for frictional engagement with the web, the tensioning device having a shelf member with a horizontal portion and a downstream and upwardly angled portion that is angled upwardly toward the inflation arrangement, wherein an upper surface of the horizontal portion is positioned lower than a centerline of the guide pin, wherein an upper surface of the downstream and upwardly angled portion is positioned a distance D above the centerline, and wherein the tensioning device further has a pivotable arm mounted to the machine, with one end of the arm attached to a spring and a roller rotatably attached to the other end of the arm;a sealing arrangement positioned to provide a longitudinal seal that intersects the transverse seals to close the preformed pouches and form a dunnage unit, the sealing arrangement having at least two sealing belts, each belt powered by a drive roller and positioned to engage a surface of the web and pull the web through sealing elements positioned on either side of the web; anda clamping arrangement positioned to pinch the two layers of the web between the longitudinal seal and the remote edge during travel through the sealing elements to inhibit air under pressure from applying force to the longitudinal seal, while the longitudinal seal is molten;wherein the tensioning device holds the web taught during downstream travel by engagement of the web by the roller. 12. The machine of claim 11 wherein the clamping arrangement has at least two pinching belts, each belt powered by a drive roller and positioned to engage a surface of the web and pinch the web. 13. The machine of claim 12 wherein the at least two sealing belts and the at least two crimping belts are driven in sync. 14. The machine of claim 11 wherein the roller forces the web against the horizontal portion of the shelf member. 15. The machine of claim 11 wherein the roller forces the web against the upwardly angled portion of the shelf member. 16. The machine of claim 11 wherein the roller engages the web at the intersection of the horizontal portion and the upwardly angled portion of the shelf member. 17. The machine of claim 16 wherein the roller forces the web against the horizontal portion of the shelf member and against the upwardly angled portion of the shelf member. 18. The machine of claim 11 wherein the tensioning device holds the web taught upon entering the sealing arrangement. 19. The machine of claim 11 wherein the upwardly angled portion of the shelf member extends upward at an obtuse angle relative the horizontal portion of the shelf member. 20. The machine of claim 11 wherein the web travels under the roller, up and over the upwardly angled portion of the shelf member, and immediately downstream to the sealing arrangement. 21. The machine of claim 1 wherein a velocity of the at least two sealing belts is controlled based on a temperature of the sealing elements. 22. The machine of claim 1 wherein a temperature of the sealing elements is controlled based on a velocity of the at least two sealing belts. 23. The machine of claim 11 wherein a velocity of the at least two sealing belts is controlled based on a temperature of the sealing elements. 24. The machine of claim 11 wherein a temperature of the sealing elements is controlled based on a velocity of the at least two sealing belts. 25. A machine for converting a web of preformed pouches into inflated dunnage units, the pouches defined by transverse seals extending from a remote edge to within a predetermined distance from an inflation edge, the machine comprising: a guide pin for insertion between the transverse seals and the inflation edge to define a path of travel of the web;an inflation arrangement for inflation of the preformed pouches; anda sealing arrangement positioned to provide a longitudinal seal that intersects the transverse seals to close the preformed pouches and form a dunnage unit, the sealing arrangement having at least two sealing belts, each belt powered by a drive roller and positioned to engage a surface of the web and pull the web through sealing elements positioned on either side of the web;wherein a speed of the at least two sealing belts is controlled based on a temperature of the sealing elements, such that when the temperature of the sealing elements is lower than a predetermined setpoint, the speed of the at least two sealing belts is reduced and when the temperature of the sealing elements is higher than a predetermined setpoint, the speed of the at least two sealing belts is increased. 26. A machine for converting a web of preformed pouches into inflated dunnage units, the pouches defined by transverse seals extending from a remote edge to within a predetermined distance from an inflation edge, the machine comprising: a guide pin for insertion between the transverse seals and the inflation edge to define a path of travel of the web;an inflation arrangement for inflation of the preformed pouches; anda sealing arrangement positioned to provide a longitudinal seal that intersects the transverse seals to close the preformed pouches and form a dunnage unit, the sealing arrangement having at least two sealing belts, each belt powered by a drive roller and positioned to engage a surface of the web and pull the web through sealing elements positioned on either side of the web;wherein a temperature of the sealing elements is controlled based on a speed of the at least two sealing belts, such that when the speed of the at least two sealing belts is lower than a predetermined setpoint, the temperature of the sealing element is reduced and when the speed of the at least two sealing belts is higher than the predetermined setpoint, the temperature of the sealing element is increased. 27. A machine for converting a web of preformed pouches into inflated dunnage units, the pouches defined by transverse seals extending from a remote edge to within a predetermined distance from an inflation edge, the machine comprising: a guide pin for insertion between the transverse seals and the inflation edge to define a path of travel of the web;an inflation arrangement for inflation of the preformed pouches;a tensioning device for frictional engagement with the web, the tensioning device having a shelf member with a horizontal portion and a downstream and upwardly angled portion that is angled upwardly toward the inflation arrangement, and a pivotable arm mounted to the machine, with one end of the arm attached to a spring and a roller rotatably attached to the other end of the arm;a sealing arrangement positioned to provide a longitudinal seal that intersects the transverse seals to close the preformed pouches and form a dunnage unit, the sealing arrangement having at least two sealing belts, each belt powered by a drive roller and positioned to engage a surface of the web and pull the web through sealing elements positioned on either side of the web; anda clamping arrangement positioned to pinch the two layers of the web between the longitudinal seal and the remote edge during travel through the sealing elements to inhibit air under pressure from applying force to the longitudinal seal, while the longitudinal seal is molten;wherein the tensioning device holds the web taught during downstream travel by engagement of the web by the roller.
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