Flexibles

Dow executive unveils plans for flexible packaging innovations

If you’re seeking insight into the latest innovations in pouches and other types of flexible packaging, don’t miss this interview with Dave Kyle, Director of Marketing for Dow Packaging, filmed on-site at 2012 Pack Expo in Chicago. You’ll get insights on how the company is working with industry partners, and will, in the coming months, unveil new advances in packaging efficiency, convenience, shelf stability and sustainability - from material reduction to waste-to-energy technology.

November 9, 2012

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Clinical sacks for transporting hazardous waste

Cromwell Polythene is re-launching its clinical waste sacks range, making extensive use of star seal technology to maximize carrying capacity, while optimizing leak resistance.

November 9, 2012

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Semi-automatic scale and bagger combo debuts

Automated Packaging Systems shows its FAS Sprint Revolution™ bagger, which accommodates a range of pouch styles and materials, with the Yamato Dataweigh TSDW-205W scale that loads fresh foods and fragile products directly into the bags. Ideal for products sold by a fixed weight.

November 8, 2012

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Tablet-based operation of combination scale

Combination scale from CombiScale is designed for lighter weights at high speeds. Tablet-based operation on the Primo weigher makes it easy on operators.

November 8, 2012

Flexible packaging

Off The Shelf: Unique dispensing spout for aseptic juice pouch

Editor Pat Reynolds returned from Pack Expo 2012 with a fascinating dispensing spout that he demonstrates in this video.

November 6, 2012

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Video: Vertical form-fill-seal machine for wash down environments

Matrix demonstrates its Triton heavy duty wash down bagger at Pack Expo. The Triton features stainless steel 4 inch by 4 inch extreme duty welded frame, high torque servo or stepper electric Smart Jaw ST sealing system and speeds of 100 plus bags a minute. Booth # S-853

October 31, 2012

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Video: Versatile pouch packing of multiple items

Rennco demonstrates the versatility of its Vertic-L-PP (pouch pack) system. Customers with multiple items to package in a pouch will find both automatic and manual loading options for this rugged, versatile machine. Adding a weigh scale ensures filled pouches meet specifications. Booth # N-4016

October 31, 2012

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Vf/f/s machine switches from pillow bags to zipper packages

The XYT bag machine from Triangle Package Machinery allows users to switch bag styles--from pillow bags with zippers to standard pillow pouches to a four-corner bag with or without zipper--on packages up to 15 in. wide. Machine boasts fastest zipper bag speed at 60/min for a four-corner bag with zipper.

October 30, 2012

Flow wrapping

Stick pack machine for pharmaceutical applications

Körber Medipak demonstrates its new StickPack packaging line from Mediseal, new to the U.S. market. The line controls stick packs during the entire process, using a side-load process into a unique carton style for pharmaceutical powders.

October 30, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Video: Shrink sleeve applicator for demanding environments, including wet filling rooms

Axon’s Aurora series of shrink sleeve applicators has migrated into demanding environments. A new option has been developed for beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dairy, chemical, and other manufacturers looking for the performance and versatility of stainless steel. Booth # N-3919

October 30, 2012

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Two bagging machines consolidated into a single small footprint unit

The Matrix X Machine is a bagger designed for coffee, baking, snack food, prepared food, confectionary, and other packagers that need to boost production but have limited floor space. The X machine is rated at up to 250 bags-per-minute. Booth # S-853

October 29, 2012

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Video: Is your flexible package giving you the ‘Total Package?’

Flexible plastic packaging is the right choice for durable, safe and convenient food and beverage packaging. This fun, educational video presented by Dow shows the sustainable benefits of flexible plastic packaging. It's strong, helps preserve food longer and easier to transport, which saves energy. Flexible plastic packaging is The Total Package!

October 25, 2012

Secondary Packaging

The Vantage from Kliklok-Woodman provides an innovative, new presentation for snack food packaging

The bale is ideal for traditional single-serve, 100-calorie snacks and variety packs. The Vantage bale, strong on sustainability, potentially reduces corrugated cases, shipping costs and dunnage.

October 25, 2012