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Controls & Machine Components
New controller accepts 250 I/O modules
Wago has introduced a new PFC200 controller that can have up to 250 I/O modules connected to it. Comes with an Ethernet port and an SD card that stores up to 32 gigabytes.
September 24, 2013
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Tray-sealing system
New tray sealing system from Reiser runs up to 15 packages/min and is built with cost effectiveness and durability in mind. Suitable for a variety of meat, fish, or poultry products with or without modified atmospheres.
September 24, 2013
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Non-destructive leak testing for bottles
The Sepha BottleScan from Service Industries tests up to 4 bottles at once for leaks. It has a tool-less design and allows for fast, easy-to-read test results.
September 24, 2013
Filling/capping, dry
Video: Jim Beam Excited About its 30th Fowler Capping Machine – on Display at Pack Expo
Jim Beam’s Senior Corporate Engineer Robert Land introduces this video on the Fowler/Zalkin 10-head capper applying ROPP aluminum closures for the Pinnacle Vodka brand.
September 24, 2013
Filling/capping, dry
Sanitary auger filler for high hygiene standards
The Spee-Dee Sanitary Auger meets hygiene standards of regulatory agencies that preside over sensitive powder packaging. Applications include infant formula, whey and dairy powders, and pharmaceutical powders. Filler interfaces with virtually any packaging system, including conveyor, hf/f/s, vf/f/s, and rotary equipment.
September 24, 2013
Filling/capping, liquid & viscous
Fully-automatic filling & closing system
This highly flexible system from Groninger can process jars, bottles and cosmeceuticals all on the same machine. With an output of 3,600 units per hour, the MFCS 201R can handle container heights from 30-100 mm and diameters from 10-100 mm.
September 23, 2013
Secondary Packaging
Multi-axis demo for pick-and-place, palletizing
B&R featured a live demo of a multi-axis ActuatorLine from Rollon. The unit demos a 5 actuator - 3 axis of motion infrared target practice game that is driven by B&R controls. Rollon X-Y-Z gantry is an out-of-the-box solution for pick and place, packaging, palletizing and depalletizing, delivering flexible, reliable, accurate linear motion controlled by B & R.
September 23, 2013
Secondary Packaging
Palletize at speeds of 2 secs/bag
New robotic system from Fanuc is capable of palletizing 30+ bags/min and is suitable for cases or bags. The unique benefit is that this palletizer breaks the two second barrier for bag-to-bag palletizing.
September 23, 2013
Secondary Packaging
Robotic cartoning with collating and nesting
Delkor's C1 Robotic Packer is a result of that company's cooperation with Tetra Pak. System can pivot alternating containers to nest them in a carton in order to minimize unused space and maximize pallet density.
September 23, 2013
Conveying & accumulation
Video: Pro Mach Offers Complete End of Line Integrated System
Pro Mach’s End of Line Group provides single sourcing for complete, turnkey integrated systems optimized for each customer’s unique packaging needs. The integrated system includes components from five Pro Mach brands.
September 23, 2013
Controls & Machine Components
Servo motor has field-replaceable encoders
The 1FK7 servo motor from Siemens is developed with field-replaceable encoders that make for quick and easy on-site service with no special tools or recalibration required. Modular design permits the swapping of incremental encoder with an absolute encoder right in the field, without sending the unit back to the factory. Also shown is Sinamics S120M that integrates motor and drive right in the same unit, ideal for vertical form/fill/seal machines, flow wrappers, rotary capping machines, filling machines, and other packaging equipment.
September 23, 2013
Secondary Packaging
Video: Orion introduces new AXIS six-sided stretch wrapping system
Orion’s new AXIS system applies film to all six sides of a pallet in multiple, user-defined patterns to deliver increased load reinforcement and maximum product protection and security. The new stretch wrapping system offers a high value alternative to steel or poly strapping.
September 20, 2013
Flexible packaging
Video: Matrix showcases the Inever multilane stickpack machine
The compact, modular, and robust Inever BY300 multilane stickpack machine is ideal for low-to-medium production of quality stickpack seals of dosing powders, granules, solids, liquids, and pastes with minimal investment required.
September 19, 2013
Secondary Packaging
Video: IPak adds value and capability to TF-350 tray former
The new, improved servo-driven IPak TF-350 S-Series with enhanced servo-drive technology boasts superior speed, forming consistency, tray aesthetics, and flexibility in a simple, easy-to-maintain design. Improvements include decreased friction and wear as well as fewer parts to maintain.
September 18, 2013
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Video: The Wexxar/BEL enhanced speed WF30H case former offers a production boost
The Enhanced Speed Option delivers an elegant solution for increased case output that is ideal for batch runs of smaller cases at higher speeds. The new Wexxar WF30H model provides an optional high-speed mode that allows operators to adjust forming and sealing for optimum, faster output on different case sizes.
September 18, 2013
Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)
Video: Matrix offers high-speed packaging solution for bagged health foods and snacks
The Matrix high-speed, high-accuracy Mercury HS vertical form-fill-seal machine with the patented Smart Gateâ„¢ product concentrator significantly improves throughput for contract packagers and brand owners filling both narrow and wide bags, increasing their profits.
September 18, 2013
Secondary Packaging
Video: Roberts PolyPro improves the packaging sustainability of its handles
Roberts PolyPro has developed a new two-pack bottle handle that decrease materials sourced and increases pallet utilization. The overall source reduction translates into a 26% lower cost for these new HDPE handles designed for carrying two-gallon jugs of refrigerated product.
September 18, 2013
Secondary Packaging
Video: Axon introduces a new generation shrink sleeve applicator for lower gauge films
The Axon Aurora® Wide shrink sleeve applicator is engineered to apply lower gauge films of up to 400 mm in Layflat Width. This innovative, mandrel-style applicator is equipped with Allen Bradley controls, servo automation, PackML programming, and plug-n-play functionality for hassle-free upgradeability and customization.
September 18, 2013
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