Gretchen EdelbrockHomeDouble H Plastics achieves SQF Level 3 CertificationDouble H Plastics, manufacturer of plastic and paperboard packaging, has announced the company has achieved an SQF Level 3 Certification for all packaging facilities by the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute, in recognition of its food safety and quality assurance practices.June 19, 2013HomeThermo Fisher Scientific: Thermal shock-resistant metal detectorThermo Fisher ScientificUsing a new case design and a proprietary aperture filling technique, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s APEX HD is a long-life, heavy-duty (HD) wash down metal detector that goes significantly beyond traditional IP69K ratings (the international standard for high pressure, high temperature wash down), and is able to withstand extreme temperature cycling typically experienced in fresh food processing and sanitation environments.June 18, 2013Additives, coatings & inksClariant : PFOA-free greaseproof food packaging papersClariantAn eco-friendly solution for hand-held, ready-to-eat foods, Clariant’s Cartaguard KHI is a high-performance and totally PFOA-free grease resistant additive for effective and safer grease-resistant food papers and board.June 14, 2013HomeBalluff: Infrared vision sensorWith Balluff’s BVS vision sensor with built-in infrared lighting and integrated daylight filter, visible ambient light cannot affect image quality or stability of an inspection, greatly increasing inspection and process reliability; and because the sensor’s light is invisible to the human eye, it removes intrusive flickering to the operator, eliminating the need for shielding or desire to tamper with the sensor to minimize the lights effects.June 13, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsOriental Motor USA: All-in-one stepper motor, driver, controllerTo simplify motion control, the PKA Series from Oriental Motors combines a 0.72° All-in-One Stepper Motor, Driver, and Controller to provide superior noise and vibration reduction.June 13, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsBosch Rexroth Corp.: Software engineering platform allows customizationProviding OEMs with an independent and inexpensive way to customize software engineering solutions, Bosch Rexroth’s Open Core Engineering connects PLC and IT automation with a platform that gives developers a greater degree of freedom in software engineering.June 13, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsBeckhoff Automation: Embedded PC from boosts small controller performanceSuitable for a wide range of PLC and motion control applications in small- and medium-sized machines, systems, or buildings, Beckhoff’s new DIN rail mounted CX9020 Embedded PC increases controller scalability, enhances user functionality and flexibility, is remarkably compact, and equipped with a powerful 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor.June 13, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsLenze Americas: Engineering tool simplifies modular machine programmingSee it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Pack Expo Booth S-6033! Lenze Americas has simplified efficient machine programming with its FAST application template and ready-made standard software modules so that machine designers and programmers can quickly and reliably handle a majority of the software engineering requirements for standardized machine modules.June 13, 2013SustainabilityMold-Rite | Stull | Weatherchem: 110mm flap closureMRP SolutionsThe 110mm Flapper Closure from Mold-Rite Plastics | Weatherchem | Stull Technologies is a controlled dispensing closure with a clean and modern design that uses 20% less material to reduce shipping weight and costs.June 13, 2013HomeDelkor celebrates with an Open HouseA steady downpour could not dampen the spirits of Delkor president Dale Andersen and colleagues as they celebrated their move to a new facility with an open house event June 12. The sparkling new 114,000 sq.-ft. plant in St. Paul, MN, lets the growing firm combine all of its operations into a single, cohesive facility specially designed to maximize production and integrate all business operations.June 13, 2013Previous PagePage 103 of 241Next PageTop StoriesControls & Machine ComponentsLinear Transport System Syncs 120 Axes for Ultra-Fast CappingA new cap applicator from Tetra Pak uses the Beckhoff XTS linear servo transport system to deliver 25,000 precisely sealed cartons per hour, tripling output over conventional portion-package cappers that run at 9,000/hour, while combining digital control with flexible, high-speed motion.Bagging & PouchingWada Farms, Walmart Roll Out 30% PCR Potato BagPMMI NewsPMMI Honors Emerging Industry Leaders with 2025 On the Rise AwardsRecyclingRecycling Falters as Companies Retreat from Plastic-Waste PledgesSponsor ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency
