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Flexible packaging

Vertical f/f/s system

The Phaser vertical form/fill/seal system from Eagle Packaging (Oakland, CA) is a low-cost machine designed for customers who want to upgrade from manual to automated operations.

September 30, 1997

Flexibles

H-bliss former

The Moen (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Model PH106-HFB "Fort Bliss" H-Bliss former creates H-Bliss displays. These consist of a bliss body wrap uniquely formed and glued to an H-divider.

September 30, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Rollstock, Inc: Vacuum packaging machine

Rollstock (Kansas City, MO) offers an automatic vacuum packaging machine for fresh or frozen food applications, including cheese, vegetables, meat, seafood, soup and sauces.

September 30, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

American Packaging Machinery: American Packaging Machinery: High-speed tray wrapper

The Model MCM-26 high-speed tray wrapper from American Packaging Machinery (McHenry, IL) can wrap up to 75 packages/min. Packages can be as large as 18" W x 16" L x 8" H.

September 30, 1997

Flexibles

Dispensing valves

EFD's (E. Providence, RI) Model 752V compact dispensing valves offer a fast cycle rate, adjustable fluid flow control, and drip-free shutoff to provide fast, repeatable dispensing of low- to medium-viscosity fluids.

September 30, 1997

Flexibles

Sealing wheels

Accu Trak Tool (Cherry Valley, MA) offers custom-cut form-sealing wheels for closing peripheral areas of paper, film or foil packaging. They are said to hold tolerances, provide sharply defined sealed edges and offer a long tool life.

September 30, 1997

Flexibles

Metallized films

Metallized films are available from Courtaulds Performance Films (Martinsville, VA) for a variety of reflective, conductive and specialized applications, including label stock, security holograms, and anti-static bags for electronic devices.

September 30, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

L-sealer

Indaseal Model 360 is an automatic in-line shrink wrap L-sealer from Bunzl (Indianapolis, IN) that will debut at Pack Expo West. This PLC-driven wrapper is capable of producing packages at medium speeds.

September 30, 1997

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

Flexible package cans aroma

This French coffee producer is the first to use a unique "flexible can" produced by an integrated grinding/packaging system that allows immediate filling and keeps aromas in.

September 30, 1997

Flexible packaging

Decas does cranberries elegantly

Early tests showed real promise, so Decas Cranberry forged ahead with a stand-up, zippered pouch. Gravure-printed graphics in seven colors project premium quality image.

September 30, 1997

Flexibles

Pleasing consumers with unexpected packaging

Around our way, a Coca-Cola vending machine at the Cleveland Zoo recently surprised my wife and me by delivering a 20-oz contour PET bottle after forcefully pulling a dollar bill out of our hands.

September 30, 1997

Flexible packaging

Stand-up pouch stands out on the shelf

Canadian marketer of coffee, nuts and spices jumps ahead of the competition by installing a versatile pouching system for nuts and coffees. Private-label packaging beckons.

September 30, 1997