Secondary Packaging

The robotic TriVex SL/SLi vertical pack loader puts Douglas Machine on the leading-edge of retail-ready packaging

Douglas Machine's robotic TriVex SL/SLi vertical pack loader packs bags, pouches and cartons in a standup configuration into retail-ready cases with one or two product facings. With speeds up to 150 products per minute, the robots combine the functionality of a product infeed, pack pattern collation and case loading functions into one mechanism.

October 30, 2015

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Secondary Packaging

Sacmi: Integrated flexi pack solutions

Sacmi Packaging offers a complete plant engineering solution to handle these ever-more popular package types that are in growing market demand.

October 20, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Robotic carrier handle applicator

The new robotic applicator for '€˜dog bone' carrier handles shown at the Roberts PolyPro booth operates at speeds to 30 cases/min. The Fanuc robot is guided by a vision system that senses when a case is skewed so that the robot end effector adjusts its position accordingly.

October 13, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Horizontal case packer

Schneider Packaging Equipment demonstrated a horizontal case packer for gabletop cartons. A variety of case sizes can be handled, and speeds are in the range of 38 cases/min.

October 12, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Robotic chub packer

JLS was featuring its Osprey chub loader, a subset of the Osprey family of case packers. Designed specifically to handle chubs weighing from just a few ounces to 10 lb, the system features an ABB delta-style robot. Quick-change tooling system and dynamic case management technology are part of the package, too.

October 12, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Positive product and material handling while packing 310 products/min

This video tour from secondary packaging OEM Aagard gives you an up-close tour of the Acclaim high speed case packer that positively stacks both cartons and thermal formed trays at rates up to 310 products or 30 cases/minute.

October 12, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Compact, wraparound case packer for washdown applications

Small-footprint machine features clean, open design, and is suited to washdown applications including beer and soft drinks. Handles wraparound cases or trays of varying heights.

September 29, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Delkor’s Cabrio Case provides savings and simplicity in a shelf-ready single piece tray-hood

The Cabrio Case offers shipping protection for flexible packaging while easily converting to a tray hood for retail-ready shelf display. More cost-effective than a separate tray and hood, the Cabrio Case loads flat, ships flat, and displays vertically. Machine-cut edges enhance display.

September 29, 2015

Secondary Packaging

New technology for two-piece retail-ready display cases

Precision mandrel-forming technology allows for cases that will go through any distribution channel. Two-piece shelf-ready designs allow for maximum impact on the shelf.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Aetna Group and TopTier join forces

Aetna Group and TopTier form strategic joint venture with complementary offerings in North America.

September 17, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Precision pouch handling and packing from SOMIC America

Somic combines our precision flexible pouch infeed handling systems with the ultra-compact 424 case packing system delivering the most efficient secondary packaging system available today.

September 9, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Robots enhance packing & palletizing operations

Three packagers replace manual packing and palletizing processes with automation to address issues of worker safety, package quality, speed, efficiency, and cost.

August 26, 2015

Secondary Packaging

High-efficiency coffee-pod packaging

Westrock Coffee Co. matches a new coffee pod fill/seal system with flexible-format cartoning equipment and automatic case packing.

August 5, 2015