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Protective/transport packaging
Pack Expo 2012: New protective packaging options
New options from Pregis, the leader in protective packaging, include new mailer designs as well as void-fill and closed-cell foam cushioning systems.
November 30, 2012
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Combisteam: small footprint plus energy savings
The Combisteam from Sleever International puts shrink sleeve label application and the shrink tunnel into one compact frame capable of handling 500 containers/min and of reducing energy costs significantly.
November 30, 2012
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Tamp labeler does cases at 25/min
Part of a total system from EPI, this case labeler uses a thermal transfer printer adapted to a case taper to apply labels to cases at 25 cases/min.
November 30, 2012
Controls & Machine Components
Pack Expo 2012: Motion Control Options for Machine Builders
The Simotion family comes in three form factors: Simotion D, drive-based package; Simotion P, micro-box option; and a PLC unit. (Approximate Time - 1:52)
November 30, 2012
Filling/capping, liquid & viscous
Pack Expo 2012: Twin-head machine features robotics
The 1702 tube filling system from Norden, part of the Coesia Group, is a twin-head machine that uses an ABB robot to feed tubes into the tube holder chain.
November 30, 2012
Secondary Packaging
Robotic cartoning of aseptic pouches
Ecolean aseptic pouch is robotically packaged by Schneider Electric delta-style robots on a pick-and-place machine from AMC2.
November 30, 2012
Conveying & accumulation
Energy efficiency in conveying
At System Plast, an Emerson Industrial Automation business, a new-generation belting material product and wear track material was on display to show how much energy they could save. A holographic boat man contributed to the message.
November 29, 2012
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Pack Expo 2012: Sinamics Drive System from Siemens
G 120D machine mount IP 67 close loop VFD. Integrated safety and interated IO. Mounts right on side of packaging machine without need for a cabinet. Also, compact drive with power system.
November 29, 2012
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Universal Labeling introduces all-electric print and apply applicator
PACK EXPO 2012: Utilizing Datamax print engine, this system is highly accurate at fast speeds. No air required!
November 29, 2012
Coding, Printing & Labeling
High-res UV coding/marking
PACK EXPO 2012: MapleJet explains how its high-resolution inkjet coding/marking printers use quick-cure UV inks on a wide variety of different substrates--virtually any surface, the company says.
November 29, 2012
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Pack Expo 2012: Rockwell Pack Expo booth tour continues with focus on the elimination of cables and panels, reducing size of cabinet.
Kinetics 5500 servo drives, multi-axis, shared bus, one cable to servo motor includes feedback and power, reducing cabling for sanitary machine design.
November 29, 2012
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Pack Expo 2012: Reduce Energy Consumption
Mitsubishi demonstrates energy optimization as revealed by infrared cameras. Variable frequency drive optimized with Mitsubishi’s excitation control runs cool blue and green saving real dollars. VFD not optimized drives a motor that runs red--hot and inefficient!
November 29, 2012
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Pack Expo 2012: Cognex Dataman 302 top side scanning of 1-D barcodes.
Reads through plastic, reads omni-directionally, including high-powered illumination for accurate reading of variable height packages. Readers can be networked together and integrated into a variety of systems.
November 29, 2012
Operational Excellence
Pack Expo 2012: ISTA announces Responsible Packaging by Design Guide
Learn more about the Intl. Safe Transit Assn., its step-by-step process management standard for the design, testing, and qualification of responsible packaging that meets industry, consumer, and regulatory expectations.
November 29, 2012
Protective/transport packaging
Pack Expo 2012: Molded fiber for foodservice, electronic, and disposable hospital products
The use of renewable molded fibers to create packaging and products continues to grow globally, fueled in part by both sustainability issues and advancing technological developments.
November 29, 2012
Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)
Pack Expo 2012: Stand-up pouch machine with top spout closure applicator
Shown at the AlliedFlex Technologies booth is the Mespack H-220 stand-up pouch machine that automatically applies a special top spout closure for products including baby foods and applesauce.
November 29, 2012
Tamper-evident machinery
Pack Expo 2012: Induction cap sealer takes technology to the Max
Enercon says improvements to its Super Seal Max induction cap sealer make this machine the "world’s fastest," with a 20% higher rate of performance. A new software-driven operating system, based on the company’s Super Seal Touch architecture, offers improved ease of use and response.
November 29, 2012
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Pack Expo 2012: Cognex Dataman 302 top side scanning of 1-D barcodes
Reads through plastic, reads omni-directionally, including high-powered illumination for accurate reading of variable height packages. Readers can be networked together and integrated into a variety of systems.
November 29, 2012
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