Graphic Packaging Intl.: Secondary motion servo rotary vacuum placer

Minnesota Automation Products of Graphic Packaging International introduces its new secondary motion servo rotary vacuum placer that offers the versatility to pick lids up to 4" deep and randomly place them onto a continuous motion stream of product for the food industry at speeds to 125 packages/min.

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Oct 27th, 2006

A "no product contact" functionality eliminates interruption to product flow or backup of product resulting in less waste from product damage and increased production up time. Optional quickchange magazines are available for changeover to multiple product sizes.

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Variety Packing with Robotics, featuring the QuikFlex™300

Variety Packing with Robotics, featuring the QuikFlex™300

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