Gretchen EdelbrockSecondary PackagingTexwrap: Entry-level shrink tunnelTexwrap Packaging SystemsDesigned as a companion to the Spartan automatic L-sealer, the T818CS shrink tunnel from Texwrap Packaging Systems is a convection-style unit for entry-level users.November 30, 2013Coding, Printing & LabelingLSI: Vial labeling systemID TechnologyLabeling System’s (LSI) Model 4580 Vertical Starwheel Vial Labeling System prints and applies variable information labels quickly and accurately to glass vials.November 30, 2013Filling/capping, dryFlexicon: Dust hood for bulk bag dischargersFlexicon CorporationUsing a six-sided enclosure, Flexicon’s new dust hood for bulk bag dischargers contains spillage and dust that can escape through seams in the bag, and folds in the spout.November 30, 2013Converting equipmentAgr: Blowmolder control system manages crystallinityAgr International, Inc.By regulating preform energy distribution during the heating process, Agr International is able to incorporate crystallinity management into its Process Pilot automated blowmolder control system, helping control PET bottle attributes such as dimensional and volumetric shrinkage, top load characteristics, and shelf life.November 30, 2013Filling/capping, dryModular Packaging: Tablet counter powered by 3D camera technologyModular Packaging Systems, Inc.Modular Packaging’s ICU2-80 Tablet Counter, said to provide speeds of 80bpm with 100% accuracy, uses 3D camera technology to count and verify all styles of tablets and capsules in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.November 30, 2013HomeMocon: Organism test improves food safetyAMETEK MOCONAn “indicator organism” testing capability, which simultaneously tests for enterobacteriaceae and total coliform counts using an oxygen depletion sensor and automated reader, has been added to Mocon’s GreenLight microbial detection platform, which already provided total count testing capability.November 30, 2013Secondary PackagingLantech: Film cable for palletsLantechThe patented Pallet Grip film cable from Lantech, now available as an optional feature on its G Series stretch wrapper, works by locking a load to the pallet with a film cable, preventing the load from sliding off the pallet during transportation.November 30, 2013HomeABB Robotics: Vision-guided technologyABB RoboticsUsing 2D vision guidance, ABB Robotics’ Integrated Vision smart camera system allows manufacturers to: track products more accurately, improve supply chain management, improve quality, troubleshoot challenging lines and processes, and significantly expand their use of robotic automation.November 26, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsSiemens: Control unit for variable speed drivesDesigned for use with Siemens’ Sinamics G120 variable speed drives, the new Sinamics CU250S-2 control unit provides vector control with encoder feedback.November 25, 2013HomePro Mach expands Flexible Packaging Group with acquisition of Tekkra SystemsIn order to strengthen its position as a single source provider of integrated solutions, Pro Mach, Inc. has announced that it has acquired the assets of Tekkra Systems, Inc., manufacturer of shrink wrapping and bundling machinery.November 25, 2013Previous PagePage 75 of 241Next PageTop StoriesFlexiblesP&G, General Mills Step Up to Make Flexible Film Recycling Economically ViableGeneral Mills and P&G outline how brand owners are going beyond EPR compliance by subsidizing film recovery via USFFI and CalFFlex, investing in new technology, and collaborating with converters to build the infrastructure flexible packaging needs for true circularity.FlexiblesEPR at the Intersection Between Brands and Flexible Packaging ConvertersFlexiblesWhy Consumers Don't Recycle Flexibles & What to Do About ItFlexiblesLive from FlexForward2025: Brand owners to join FPA?Sponsor ContentInnovative packaging solutions
