Meyercord Brand Equipment

The VL-10HP 'High-Speed, Post-Stamp' Machine

United Silicone, manufacturers of Meyercord brand tax stamping equipment, first revolutionized post-stamping with its original VL-10 Tax Stamping Machine. Now the VL-10HP Tax Stamping Machine is supercharged up from 70 cartons per minute to 85+ cartons per minute. Perfect for both pre- and post-stamp operations, the VL-10HP needs no purging or head-height adjustments. Differing carton sizes are now supported by sturdier springs that maintain a longer life than standard VL-10 springs. These new springs withstand the additional acceleration that comes along with high-speed performance. An improved dual-head glue and closer system compensate for multiple carton feed direction. The VL-10HP's servo-driven carton indexing system speeds set-up time and drastically limits the need for adjustments. Optional remote diagnostics and video monitoring allow United Silicone engineers to discover and resolve stamping issues promptly, saving distributors valuable time and money. Other options are available including tandem and triple-heads, a text printer for carton flaps and a vision camera system.

The VL-10HP Tax Stamping Machine is perfect for customers looking for the ultimate in hands-off, post-stamping technology. Call (800) 639-3799 for more information about Meyercord brand equipment from United Silicone.

A Letter from United Silicone's General Manager

The following is a letter from United Silicone's General Manager regarding the recent acquisition of Meyercord Revenue by SICPA Security Inks and Systems USA, Inc.

ITW announced yesterday (September 2, 2010) the sale of its tax stamp business known as Meyercord Revenue to SICPA. ITW has maintained ownership of the Meyercord Equipment business which applies the tax stamps to the cigarettes packs. The equipment will continue to be manufactured and serviced by ITW Meyercord Equipment (United Silicone) based in Lancaster, NY.

ITW Meyercord Equipment looks forward to continuing the close working relationship with SICPA and together providing tax stamp system solutions aimed at customers’ current and future needs.

We thank the Meyercord Revenue employees for their many contributions and dedicated service to ITW and we look forward to continuing to work with them now and in the future under the leadership of SICPA.

We truly appreciate and value your business and thank you for your continued support of ITW Meyercord Equipment and products. Your ITW Meyercord Equipment contact is available to answer any questions that you may have.

Thank you for your continued support,

Kim Jackson
General Manager
United Silicone

The SSMC Encrypted Stamp Tax Platform

The SSMC Encrypted Stamping Machine system consists of a new encrypted pressure sensitive stamp designed by SICPA and manufactured by Meyercord Revenue, United Silicone tax stamp application equipment and data management capabilities from SICPA for track and trace reporting.  Massachusetts chose this technology to help reduce counterfeit and cross-state border sales as well as overseas counterfeit imports.

Stamping on the SSMC Encrypted Tax Stamping Platform is now done at 100+ cartons per minute.  The stamp delivery system reads carton length and applies stamps accordingly. An electronically timed servo-driven chain system replaces the accessory shaft and simplifies the entire stamping system. A faster camera system activates stamps and analyzes data before sending information to the computer. An integrated, single-screen PLC system allows for remote diagnostic capabilities using the required Ethernet line. An MSA compliant system scans bar codes and tracks product branding, reducing distributor paperwork.

Call (800) 639-3799 for more information on Meyercord brand stamping equipment from United Silicone.

Meyercord’s HCC-612 “Half Sized” Case Cutter Increases Productivity and Reduces Cost for Distributors with Limited Workspace

Meyercord Tax Stamping Equipment introduces its new HCC-612 6M and 12M “Half-Sized” Case Cutter designed to increase productivity and reduce the cost associated with cutting cases by hand.

Like its full-sized counterpart, the CC-612, the HCC-612 “Half-Sized” Case Cutter cuts both 6M and 12M cigarette cases simultaneously without operator and adjustments. Suction cups pull away corrugate from inner cartons while rotary blades cut cases, minimizing damage significantly. An optional in-feed conveyor system evenly distributes cases entering the cutter, reducing back pressure and case-jumping. The HCC-612 6M and 12M Case Cutter is ideal for locations that are increasing variety and 6M case inventory, but may not have the space for a full-sized CC-612 Case Cutter.

Call (800) 639-3799 for more information on Meyercord brand stamping equipment from United Silicone.