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

Ultrasonic sealing technology that reduces materials, maintenance, and energy

Triangle demonstrates the versatility of its ultrasonic sealing technology in this video. The sealing technology is designed to reduce material consumption through a 50-80% narrower seal versus heat. There is also a reduction of package headspace and a potential reduction in secondary packaging.

January 15, 2012

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Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Kliklok "Admiral" Topload Carton Former for Kraft Mexico

Kliklok hot melt adhesive carton formers provide maximum carton strength and rigidity.

January 12, 2012

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Chinese dairy introduces a new kind of aseptic pouch

Aimed at young people constantly on the lookout for the next cool thing, Ecolean Air Aseptic is a single-serve pouch that makes some strong environmental claims.

January 5, 2012

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OFF THE SHELF: Chalk-based aseptic pouch for milk

Huishan Dairy of China is the first to use this unique, chalk-based pouch for single-serve aseptic packaging format. Editor Pat Reynolds takes a look at the Air Aseptic.

January 3, 2012

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Steam bag packed along with fresh potatoes

Chicago-based Agrow Fresh Produce Co. has launched fresh, petite red potatoes in a “Simply Season & Steam” format that includes a dual-ovenable steaming bag inside.

December 13, 2011

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Video shows latest multi-lane stick packaging f/f/s technology

Fres-Co video shows Alfa form/fill/seal machine for stick packs, with up to 24 lanes and 100 cycles/min. Video explains dosing options for both liquids and powders.

December 9, 2011

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Food, beverage, and pharma liquid aseptic f/f/s machine with closure applicator

Video from Fres-Co shows FDA-validatable FSU1000 form/fill/seal machine for liquid food, beverage and pharma applications. Video shows automated fitment applicator for applying closures. Includes demonstration of clean-in-place/sterilize-in-place capabilities.

December 9, 2011

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

Continuous-motion vf/f/s machine for coffee

Fres-Co G14C is shown in this video applying valves in-line to f/f/s rollstock and then forming, squaring and sealing bags at up to 80/min. Includes gas flushing capability.

December 9, 2011

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Aseptic hot-fill f/f/s for liquid products

Watch this video of the only system on the market capable of aseptically hot-filling liquids into pouches from 50 mL to 10 L with a product temperature ranging to 195 deg F.

December 9, 2011

Flexible packaging

Sachet adds unit-of-use cachet to iconic lubricant brand

Vf/f/s pouch machine allows HR Pharmaceuticals to launch a sachet version of its medical and personal lubricants.

December 1, 2011

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Sack kraft paper carries cement

Siam City Cement introduces a bag made from high-porosity sack kraft paper that meets the requirements for quick, dustless filling and tough handling

November 28, 2011

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Produce packaging gives consumers that traditional feel

UK supermarket leader Sainsbury’s has developed an innovative new packaging format for their fresh produce that withstands the existing distribution and supply-chain processes while at the same time enhancing the consumers’ experience.

November 23, 2011

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PTI adds machine for stick-pack production

New equipment forms, crimps, fills, and seals up to 600 stick packs/min across 10 lanes, for production of OTC pharmaceutical packs.

November 23, 2011