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

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Vial labeling at 800 ampules/min

Bausch & Stroebel demonstrated a machine that labels 800 ampules/min; integrated with the labeler was a Hapa ink-jet label printing system that not only keeps pace with the 800/min speeds but also prints blank labels with serialization.

November 26, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Pack Expo 2012: Stretch sleeve labels require no heat

High-elasticity stretch sleeve labels from MRI are applied by machinery made by PDC International. These PE labels require no heat for shrinking.

November 24, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

ZE500™ Series: Innovative design, greater benefits

With improved ease of use and simplified serviceability, the new Zebra® ZE500™ Series print engine is designed to keep mission-critical print-and-apply applications operating without interruptions.

November 12, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Produce packer easily integrates printers with ERP

Tomato and cucumber packer EuroFresh Farms uses cost-efficient, seamless software solution to link its 30 bar-code printers to a new enterprise resource planning system.

November 10, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Cylindrical product labeler

Hunkar Packaging introduces the Cosmos 2500 CPL Cylindrical Product Labeler.

November 9, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

100 to 400-ppm linerless label system debuts

WS Packaging has introduced a high-speed linerless label system, in both an in-line and rotary applicator format, that can operate at speeds from 100 to 400 packages/min, respectively. A patented microperf on the WS-supplied clear or white BOPP labelstock results in a no-label look for applications in the beverage, health and beauty, and personal care categories. System is said to provide an 8% to 20% savings in total applied costs.

November 8, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Determining when to rebuild or replace a labeling machine

Here are some warning signs that may indicate it’s time to either rebuild or recondition your labeling machine.

November 5, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Video: Latest in track and trace pressure sensitive labeling equipment

LSI’s Model 1220 Track and Trace Bundle Label System helps manufacturers follow products through the supply chain by carrying forward handling data at each stage of transport. The system protects consumers from contaminated or counterfeit products and lowers costs associated with lost products and product recalls. Booth # N-3921

October 31, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Video: Range of new label printer applicators increases uptime and lowers cost

ID Technology’s Model 252 range of label printer applicators feature centerline modularity design. Centerline modularity creates easily identifiable reference points for default calibration. This gives packaging lines increased uptime and lower operating costs. Booth # N-4021

October 30, 2012

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Are you in the market for machinery that fills, caps, and labels bottles? APACKS can help!

APACKS manufactures a variety of inline bottle filling equipment to fill most product types into an assortment of bottle types.

October 22, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Seven best practices for buying labeling machinery

Determining requirements for machinery isn’t rocket science, but it does take careful planning. During the 35 years I worked at Revlon, I learned to ask some basic questions on any new project to determine the appropriate direction to take. Here are the key areas your questions should address.

October 15, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Five labeling equipment trends

Here are five trends in labeling equipment.

October 15, 2012