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sponsor: Generic Manufacturing Corporation May 28, 2009 | Edited by Gretchen Edelbrock

TWO YEAR WARRANTY - Made in USA >>

Free product listing of packaging machines from Generic, including the reliable Resina cappers, multi-stage filling machines, Steam-TiteŽ shrink tunnels, and complete packaging lines.

Generic Manufacturing Corporation

Help your packages stand out on the shelf! >>

100% CONFORMATION FOR DECORATIVE SLEEVES OR SEALS! Generic's new ST-100 self contained steam shrink tunnel provides the perfect shrinkage environment to achieve 100% shrink sleeve conformance to the shape of your product. Will give your package the consistent look for maximum shelf impact.

Generic Manufacturing Corporation

Place labels on top of or around product up to 350 per minute >>

The Gemstone line of labelers from Generic offer versatility and reliability for: Front/Back wrap-around applications up to 350 per minute ; flat-side applications for up to 200 per minute; economical labelers for up to 100 per minute.

Generic Manufacturing Corporation

Fill each container to same height with GMC Multi-stage filler >>

The GMC Multi-stage automatic pressure filler compensates for minor changes and variations in containers to produce uniform appearance for see-through containers. Condenses unwanted foam into usable state and recycled.

Generic Manufacturing Corporation

Rotary tables for product feeding or collection >>

New! Generic's TRU-TURN rotary tables are 100% stainless steel construction. TRU-TURN roatary tables are manufactured to have exceptional sturdiness for long life and maintaining a flat surface and continual smooth operating motion.

Generic Manufacturing Corporation

THE LATEST INNOVATIONS

Paper-handle applicator

A paper-handle applicator for paperboard packaging from Roberts PolyPro, a division of Pro Mach, delivers speed, reliability and accuracy. The applicator applies Roberts PolyPro paper handles at speeds of up to 200 cartons/minute with an accuracy of +/- .06 in. (1.5 mm). Applicator mounts next to any folder gluer and is easy to clean, adjust and set-up. Quick access for operators to key components, such as the applicator's Nordson four-gun glue system ... Read more

Robotic pallet cell

The high-speed robotic pallet cell from ESS Technologies integrates the pallet dispenser and flow-through conveyor in a small footprint. Able to palletize 25-30 cases per minute, the robotic pallet cell incorporates a FANUC robot with ESS-designed end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and an automatic pallet dispenser with flow-through conveyor. Empty pallets are automatically fed into ... Read more

Gram scale

WeighPack's Verita gram scale is a highly-accurate and sensitive weigher that weighs in 1/10th of a gram increments. The Verita achieves high accuracy by separating the load cells so that vibrations from the hopper and pans do not interfere with the weigh bucket. Easily interfaced with auxiliary packaging equipment, standard features of the Verita include: detached bucket door opening ... Read more

Hot melt dispensing guns

The Melton MF Series integrated filter hot melt guns from Valco Melton provide adhesive filtration for clean application with less chance of nozzle clogging and char buildup. MF series guns are air opened/spring closed, capable of operating at up to 2400 cycles/minute and offer 100% compatibility to market standards. Guns also offer quick change for various single bead , multi-bead, reduced cavity and zero cavity applications ... Read more

 

Compact SCARA robots

Epson's G3 compact SCARA robots feature a curved arm option to maximize work envelope usage. The 350mm curved arm model is able to match the motion range of larger 400mm class SCARA robots, saving floor space. With more than 30 models to choose from, G3 arms are available in reaches of 250, 300 and 350mm. They are also available in Class 10 Cleanroom, ESD compliant configurations. A small footprint and high performance capabilities make ... Read more

X-Ray inspection systems

Eriez' E-Z Tec® XR Inspection Systems utilize advanced linear array technology for sensitivity and speed. This advanced inspection system helps ensure product and package integrity by reliably identifying contaminants, scanning for missing or broken products, detecting packing voids, confirming fill levels, controlling product and package mass and fat analysis. The systems also offer ... Read more

Continuous in-line skin packaging machine

The SK series continuous inline protective skin packaging machine from Visual Packaging can continuously skin pack large products such as air ducts, garage door rail sets, solar panels, and a variety of other products. The SK series uses an automatic flying knife system to cut film to separate boards without the need to stop the cycle. Automatic inline slitting, board creasing and programmable cross cutting ... Read more

Machine operator interface

Standard-Knapp's Smart Operator Interface is a graphically-driven interface that can be customized to each Standard-Knapp machine, and utilizes intuitive color touch-screen technology. Features simple color-coded alerts, a machine history display, and detailed help screens. Main screen contains a speedometer that tracks the speed of the machine in number of cases packed per minute. Center of the speedometer contains ... Read more

 

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