Explore PACK EXPO insights here
Discover a taste of the PACK EXPO highlights, live from the show floor!
Subscribe
Sustainable Packaging
Flexibles
Rigid
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Secondary Packaging
Trends
Search
Article
Blog
Company
Document
Media Gallery
News
Page
Podcast
Product
Video
Webinar
Enter search phrase
Search
Type: Video
Sustainability
Material-reduced Kellogg's club-store pack gets graphic punch
The StrataGraph division of Great Northern Corp. supplies Kellogg's with a laminated SBS solution for its club-store packs of Pastry Crips that offers enhanced package graphics, while reducing material use and providing superior structural strength.
November 21, 2012
Protective/transport packaging
Corner, edge protector results in sustainable, temporary rack display
PACK EXPO 2012: Great Northern Corp.'s Laminations division has employed its VBoard edge-protection product to create the preformed PalletTop display for applications requiring a sturdy, industrial solution. VBoard laminated paperboard is made from recycled, recyclable materials.
November 21, 2012
Secondary Packaging
Stretch hooder for pallets
Latest control technology on this stretch hooder from Beumer provides optimal efficiency, and the protection afforded by the stretch hood format keeps pallet loads of product protected even if they are stored outside.
November 21, 2012
Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging
Heat-sealing machine with six stations
PACK EXPO 2012: Sonoco Alloyd’s Aergo™ 6 heat-sealing machine is NFPA 79-compliant and is equipped with one heat-seal station, one eject station, plus two open-load stations that can be used to accommodate up to two feeders for easier material loading.
November 20, 2012
Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)
Medical packaging heat sealer
PACK EXPO 2012: The Packworld USA PW5400 Touchscreen with TOSS technology is a heat sealer for medical packaging, R&D, and production applications. It has the ability to seal and cut bags up to 72 inches and can be converted as needs change.
November 20, 2012
Secondary Packaging
New software for palletizing robots
PACK EXPO 2012: This family of robots is designed to handle a variety of payloads, and ABB's Robot Studio Palletizer Powerpack software eliminates writing of code for the robots.
November 20, 2012
Containers
New minimalist approach to multi-packed snacks
Editor Pat Reynolds compares four supermarket offerings of single-serve salty snacks in four different multi-pack formats, including the new BalePack.
November 19, 2012
Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging
Blister packaging system wows attendees
At the Starview booth at Pack Expo, the FAB8-1418 fully automatic blister packaging system was shown packaging fishing line in the MWV Natralock format.
November 19, 2012
Adhesive application
An array of hot melt application solutions
Some new applications, new technology, and new concepts were all on display at the Valco Melton Pack Expo booth, including the D4-E Hot Melt Handgun Kit.
November 19, 2012
Controls & Machine Components
Take a quick virtual booth tour
See the latest in packaging automation technology from B&R Industrial Automation, all in just 3 1/2 minutes.
November 19, 2012
Secondary Packaging
Fast-changeover robotic case packer
This recipe-driven robotic case packer from Z Automation features a robotic infeed and lets the user change carton or case size in 10 minutes or less with no tools required.
November 16, 2012
Filling/capping, dry
Auger filler: a breakthrough in ease of cleaning
On this new servo-driven auger rotary filler from Spee Dee Packaging, magnets are used to hold funnels in place, which brings a whole new level of convenience to no-tool funnel change.
November 15, 2012
Flexible packaging
Unique spouted fitment for aseptic pouch
From IPN is an unusual spouted fitment on a 200-mL standup pouch that lets consumers drink without spillage. The foil-based package is made on a Volpak form/fill seal system with rollstock from Constantia.
November 15, 2012
Secondary Packaging
High-speed pharma cartoner
Promatic PC 4000 continuous-motion, high-speed cartoner for the pharma industry operates at speeds to 400 cartons/minute.
November 15, 2012
Flexibles
Sustainable PVC-free films for pharma solutions
Tekni-Plex features sustainable PVC-free films for pharmaceutical solutions. Made of copolyester, films can be used on existing pharmaceutical equipment, and run at considerably lower temperatures than PVC. Full range of barrier available for either moisture or oxygen.
November 15, 2012
Feeding/inserting/unscrambling
Guide rails are easily adjusted
Septimatech's conveyor guide rail system adjusts quickly at two different levels to accommodate bottles having different shapes or diameters.
November 15, 2012
Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)
Continuous-roll bagging systems
MAX 20™ is a bag sealing system that integrates an optional Videojet DataFlex® Plus thermal-transfer printer, with an Allen-Bradley Micrologix 1400 PLC; accommodates bags up to 20 in. wide.
November 15, 2012
Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)
Vertical form/fill/seal system
The Hawk Evolution™ vf/f/s makes bags up to 12-in. wide and 18-in. long, producing pillow, gusseted, and flat-bottom bags for applications such as candy, snacks, IQF foods, pet foods, fresh produce, hot liquids, coffee, and medical products.
November 15, 2012
Previous Page
Next Page
