Secondary Packaging

Automation completes speedy cup-packaging line

Huhtamaki-America meets the challenge of its plant’s increased foodservice cup-forming capabilities by automating its case-packing and palletizing operations.

February 1, 2009

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Sustainability news & events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News

February 1, 2009

Flexibles

Europeans Bullish on the Growth of the Bioplastics Industry

The third annual European Bioplastics Conference was held in Berlin in November.

February 1, 2009

Flexible packaging

Capsule and liquid filling lines ease growing pains

Sports nutrition and supplement products manufacturer and co-packer All American Pharmaceutical eases growing pains with new state-of-the art capsule and liquid filling lines.

January 31, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Machine problems? Magic bullet solutions do exist!

From the “What Others Only Dream Of” files …

January 31, 2009

Flexibles

No-spill beverage fitment

Clean-Valve technology from IPN is a no-spill, low-cost beverage fitment. As the valve is opened, it allows liquid to pass through. As soon as the suction stops, the valve closes, and so does the product flow. This spout will not spill even when the pouch is squeezed, providing an ideal solution for on-the-go beverages. Semi-automatic filling system is also available.

January 27, 2009

Flow wrapping

Vision and robotics aid pick-and-place system

The M-436-I Robotic Pick-and-Place system from Flexicell Robotic Solutions can load trays, cartons, cases, or flow wrapper infeeds. It picks and packs randomly oriented items. USDA washdown capability makes it especially useful in food plant operations. Also useful in the medical device or pharma sectors. Capable of up to 130 pieces/min, depending on product.

January 27, 2009

Flexibles

Alcan's Human Resources VP expands responsibilities to Global Pharma Packaging Division

Diane Frisch, currently Alcan’s vice president of Human Resources and Communications, Food Americas, has been named vice president of Human Resources and Communications, Food Americas, and vice president of Human Resources, Global Pharmaceutical Packaging.

January 25, 2009

Flexible packaging

New machines makes stand-up and fin-seal pouch-making quick and easy

Randy Uebler, general manager of KHS Bartelt explains how the company’s new Innopouch K series pouching machine provides features that speed the manufacture and filling of a range stand-up and fin seal-style pouches for food, personal care, pharmaceutical, and other applications.

January 24, 2009

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

Vertical form/fill/seal machine

The Novus 250 vertical form/fill/seal machine from Hayssen Sandiacre is a continuous-motion bagger that can operate in intermittent motion. Uses Allen-Bradley controls. Reduces setup and threading time and offers simple changeovers of different-sized forming tubes.

January 24, 2009

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

High-tech, lower-cost hf/f/s for deli meats

VisionPak™ Deli Machine servo-drive hf/f/s machine from CP Packaging provides ultra-sanitary safety and high-level machine performance based on Bosch Rexroth controls technology. Features a chain-free-direct drive web feed and the first 100% weld-free stainless-steel frame construction.

January 24, 2009

Flexible packaging

Vertical stand-up pouching machine

Matrix Packaging Machinery’s Aurora operates in a small footprint, producing pouches up to 11” x 13”, at speeds to 45 bags/min. Offers zipper applicator, automatic web edge guide and film tracking system, and a SmartSweep pleat removal system.

January 14, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Versatile bag sealer still going strong after 20 years

All Packaging Machinery president Dan Wood describes the features of the company’s vertical, conveyorized band-sealing system (VCBSDM). In the market for two decades, the system can handle a wide range of bag sizes, styles, and materials, and provides sealing, cutting, and optional code dating.

January 14, 2009