Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Modular shrink bundler

From Tekkra comes the Triad shrink bundler, an entry-level machine whose three modular infeeds make it unique among its peers.The modules roll up to the machine and bolt on quickly, and the machine's PLC recognizes which module is on and which activation points need to be turned on.

October 13, 2015

Flexibles: Page 96

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

F/f/s partnership for machines and materials

The Orics form/fill/seal system thermoforms APET material and is good for food, medical devices, hardware, electronics, or anything needing either a permanent or reclosable flexible film lidding. A partnership among Orics, lidstock provider Berry Plastics, and forming web supplier Klockner Pentaplast brings global advantages.

October 12, 2015

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

Vf/f/s machine has ultrasonic cross seal and vertical

The Vf/f/s machine shown at the Emerson booth has Branson Ultrasonic sealing on both the cross seal and vertical sealing. Benefits of ultrasonics include the ability to seal through contaminants. There's also a material savings on each package made and energy savings as well.

October 8, 2015

Flow wrapping

Flow wrap automated mailer system

From Sealed Air came a flow wrap system designed specifically for the e-commerce and mail order applications that are becoming so increasingly popular. Horizontal in-line bagging system runs at high speeds.

October 8, 2015

Secondary Packaging

New shrink packer handles a range of pack styles

The newest edition to Standard-Knapp's Tritium line, the 298 Tritium tray shrink packer with Robo-Wand wrapping module supports tray, pad, or unsupported pack styles in a single machine.

October 7, 2015

Flexibles

Pouched product disrupts cookie dough category

Cookie dough mix in a pouch has been a common packaging format for some time. But what about refrigerated cookie dough in a pouch?

October 5, 2015

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

Vertical form/fill/seal detects product in the seal area

New vf/f/s bagger from Rovema has "sense-and-seal" technology that detects product in the seal area and prevents the knives from cutting the bag, avoiding downtime related to seal jaws and cut-off knives. Seal force can be precisely calibrated for smoother operation.

September 30, 2015

Flexibles

LIVE FROM Pharma EXPO: New product development

Have you considered bringing in a converting partner for your transdermal packaging?

September 29, 2015

Flexibles

LIVE FROM Pharma EXPO: Transdermal patch constructions

Bemis is testing sealant layer material constructions for the growing transdermal patch market.

September 29, 2015

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Servo-driven horizontal f/f/s line for pouches and fitment application

Bossar's new all-servo-driven horizontal f/f/s pouch-making machine enables higher speeds, higher efficiencies, fewer moving parts, and less maintenance. Video demo shows single-serve pouches with fitments being applied.

September 29, 2015

Flexibles

LIVE FROM Pharma EXPO: Oxygen absorption

Oxygen absorber from Mitsubishi extends shelf life and can be incorporated into sheet, bottles, blisters, and film layers.

September 28, 2015

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

21st Century packaging model: make/fill

In its broadest sense, “form/fill/seal” continues to be a disruptive innovation with a more profound impact on packaging than any technology since the Phoenicians discovered how to make glass 2,400 years ago.

September 27, 2015

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Dual-motion hf/f/s produces 90 packs/min

Italian soap manufacturer Gruppo Desa expands into stand-up pouches for some of its liquid products using the first hf/f/s machine that combines intermittent and continuous motion.

September 27, 2015