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Low-profile continuous motion bag maker.
The Apache CM bag maker from Kliklok-Woodman runs at 160 bags/min. Flex-mount frame and low-profile design make it stand out, and it's available with ultrasonic sealing.
October 7, 2013
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Circuit breaker is modular
Because the new circuit breaker from Eaton is modular, packaging machinery OEMs can pick and choose other controls components they consider to be best in breed. Brings new simplicity and functionality to lock-out/tag-out situations.
October 7, 2013
Secondary Packaging
Case erector/bag inserter
New servo case erector from OK International forms 21 cases/min and feeds them into the bag inserter that also comes from OK International. Bags are automatically cuffed over the edges.
October 7, 2013
Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)
Band sealer for healthcare applications
Band sealer from OK International is for sealing of packages in the medical space. It has a wrinkle detection system that eliminates the risk of making a bad seal in a bag. All production is electronically monitored, so if the machine strays out of its validation parameter settings, there's no chance of a bag with a bad seal not being detected and rejected.
October 7, 2013
Coding, Printing & Labeling
All-electric, servo-driven label applicators
Diagraph's all-electric, servo-driven label applicators allow users to apply labels on multiple panels and on multiple package types. According to the company, the all-electric system provides all the performance and throughput features of a pneumatic system, but with up to 50% less energy costs.
October 7, 2013
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HD X-Ray inspection system features updated software
Anritsu's X-Ray inspection systems can detect glass, stones, rubber, bones, stainless steel, wire and other dense contaminants automatically. Recently updated software now provides the ability to find product crimped in the seal, and the ability to analyze fat to lean ratios in a pipeline format.
October 7, 2013
Controls & Machine Components
Servo motor facilitates quick, automated changeover
New servo motor from Festo is specifically designed for packaging machinery. Offers Ethernet IP integrated controls. Motor and drive package are both in one compact, low-voltage unit.
October 7, 2013
Coding, Printing & Labeling
On demand label printer
With the four-color on-demand label printer they introduced at Pack Expo Las Vegas, Epson lowered the operating cost, increased print quality, and ramped up speed. Improved print head and the addition of black to the mix of inks makes a big difference.
October 7, 2013
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Conveyor, layer former, and handling market
A Hartness case conveyor, high-speed layer former with Robo-Merge technology to increase throughput, and a layer-handling robot create a flexible palletizing solution for multiple industry applications.
October 4, 2013
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Laser coder for metal or hard plastics
New laser coding machine from Markem Imaje is especially suitable for marking on metal, hard plastics, or foil. This permanent marking system can be integrated right into a production line.
October 4, 2013
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All servo-driven labeler
The new ProLine® 2000 for pressure-sensitive label application from Quadrel Labeling Systems features closed-loop control, integrated servo motors, and overhead AC and DC controls.
October 4, 2013
Controls & Machine Components
Stainless-steel drum motors suit hygienic applications
AC drum motors from Interroll feature a stainless steel design and have been engineered for industrial applications in the food industry. The company offers a number of drum motor styles, from servo to AC induction, in various diameters and horsepower capabilities.
October 4, 2013
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Integrated drive and motor
The Sinamics 120M integrated drive and motor from Siemens is especially suitable for such packaging machinery as vertical form/fill/seal systems, rotary cappers, fillers, wrappers, and more.
October 4, 2013
Flexibles
Get a pallet wrapping machine for free?
Buy five pallets of wrapping film from Western Plastics and they provide a pallet wrapping machine for free. Coreless pre-stretched film contributes to sustainability goals.
October 4, 2013
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Digital TIJ ink for non-porous substrates
New ink from Code Tech for digital thermal ink-jet coding is for use in HP disposable ink-jet cartridges. This is a thermal resin ink that dries by adhesion as opposed to evaporation, which makes it suitable for a variety of non-porous substrates.
October 4, 2013
Feeding/inserting/unscrambling
Robotic loading of clamshell blister sealer
Fully automatic eight-station rotary blister pack sealing machine from Starview Packaging can be integrated with an ESS robotic system that puts product into blister.
October 3, 2013
Feeding/inserting/unscrambling
'Plug & play' robots require no safety guarding
Ed Mullen of Universal Robots demonstrates how the company's UR5 six-axis robot can be easily programmed via a touchscreen tablet or by simply grabbing the robot arm showing it the desired path of movement, for a pick-and-place application. Universal Robots' force control feature allows the robot to grip and handle objects of different dimensions and flexibility without crushing using variable force.
October 3, 2013
Protective/transport packaging
Replace corrugated partitions in big-box stores
Displayed by Hexacomb was a bulk pack concept that replaces corrugated partitions and cases when it comes to shipping. Layered system is especially suitable for big-box retailers.
October 3, 2013
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