Gretchen EdelbrockAdhesives/tapeShurtape: Double-sided film tapeShurtape TechnologiesSuitable for mounting and splicing tasks, Shurtape’s DP 380 film tape is a clear, double-sided tape which features an acrylic adhesive and white, poly-coated liner, is hand-tearable, and highly conformable – even to irregular surfaces.October 15, 2014HomeBanner Engineering: Laser sensor provides detection, measurementBanner Engineering’s LE250 laser sensor features precision measurement and a small laser spot size, and has been optimized for measurements ranging from 100 mm to 400 mm.October 15, 2014ClosuresMold-Rite Plastics: Closures for pharmaceutical and neutraceuticalsMRP SolutionsEZ-Safe fully-compliant, child-resistant closures and EZ-Grip senior-friendly, continuous thread closures from Mold-Rite Plastics feature special ergonomic ribs positioned along the outer edge providing a user-friendly consumer experience, and enhanced shelf impact.October 15, 2014SustainabilitySilgan: Lightweight easy-open can endSilgan Containers Corp.Silgan Containers’ Ultralite QT easy-open can end looks and functions like other easy-open can ends but is produced from lighter weight metal, making it 20% lighter than comparable ends and the lightest-weight easy-open end of its kind in the US, according to the company.October 15, 2014Coding, Printing & LabelingMarkem-Imaje: Inkjet printerMarkem-ImajeThe Markem-Imaje 9028 inkjet printer for small industrial applications features many innovations over its predecessor (the 9020) including a completely new clean, easy-to-use, and recyclable ink circuit – the M6 –which will run non-stop for over 2 years (assuming an annual operating time of 3,000 hours).October 14, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsBaldor Electric Company: Couplings offer greater bore capacityABB Motors & MechanicalBaldor Electric Company’s Baldor-Dodge QD Bushed Para-Flex Couplings feature a QD flange design that complements the company’s Taper-Lock and bored-to-size style flanges.October 14, 2014Filling/capping, liquid & viscousProSys: Plastic & metal tube combo filling/sealing machineProSys FillAble to fill up to 70 tubes/min with products as varied as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, adhesives, sealants, and greases, the RT60 Metal & Plastic Tube Combo Filling & Sealing machine from ProSys Innovative Packaging is designed for plastic and metal tubes, features a servo-driven metering system, and a servo-driven lift mechanism for a vertical, air-free bottom up fill.October 14, 2014Converting equipmentGarant: Flat, satchel bag making machineWindmoller & HolscherThe Matador NG flat and satchel bag making machine from Garant Maschinenhandel (part of The Windmöller & Hölscher Group) produces bread bags, gift bags, die cut handle shopping bags, and snack bags in a wide range of sizes: widths from 2.36-in to 14.96-in, cutoff lengths from 6.3-in to 30-in, and maximum gussets of 5.5-in.October 12, 2014Converting equipmentEnercon: Corona treater improves ink adhesionEnercon Industries Corp.Designed to improve ink adhesion on high-speed flexographic presses and digital printing applications, Enercon’s CoronaFlex corona treater meets the diverse needs of narrow web printers by offering flexible integration options, the ability to improve wettability on a wide range of substrates, and an intuitive touch screen that guides operators to improved treating performance.October 12, 2014Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)Bossar: Vertical/horizontal f/f/s machineALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc.See it at PACK EXPO, Booth #N-5536! Bossar’s BVH machine (Bossar Vertical Horizontal machine) is a servo-controlled machine that can form stand-up Stabilo-type pouches with the classic side-gusset folds and a stand-up base, and it can insert top spouts onto the pouches, making it suitable for liquids and free-flowing powders.October 12, 2014Previous PagePage 20 of 241Next PageTop StoriesContract packagingHow Korpack Wins on Speed and SmartsInside Korpack’s rapid rise from packaging material sales to end-of-line contract packaging for major brands.PMMI NewsPPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Supports Women in Packaging and ProcessingRecyclingThrough the Line: Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin CarePackage DesignBeer Label Lessons: A Masterclass in Visual EngagementSponsor ContentAXTRA: Engineering efficient bottling & packaging lines
