Automation Packaging Inc: L-sealer

Automation Packaging (Tampa, FL) will display the VersaTech LB 22-32 automatic L-sealer at PackExpo West. This versatile sealer provides closure for both small and large products and allows both individual and/or multipack configurations on one machine.

Automation Packaging Inc.
Sep 30th, 1997
Pw 22965 Aut Pac Tam Fl 19

No-tool changeovers are accomplished with hand cranks.

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