Secondary Packaging

Fully automatic case former with tilt-out tape head and toolless changeover

The WF20 and WF30 Series from Wexxar/BEL are fully automatic case formers with tape head and toolless changeover. This Pin & Dome machine is now available to the mid-speed, mid-priced market.

November 10, 2009

Case/tray packing: Page 57

Case erect/seal

Performance engineered tape heads minimize tape costs

The Dekka tape heads are simple to install and easily mounted. These precision constructed, high-quality stainless-steel tape heads use modern laser cutting technology and are highly finished for appearance and corrosion resistance.

November 10, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Case packer, palletizer combination

Bergami case packer pairs with robotic mini palletizer in a small-footprint design.

November 9, 2009

Secondary Packaging

'All-In-One' shrink bundler/case packer

Polypack, Inc.’s ILB All-In-One machine is a robotic pick-and-place shrink bundler with a built-in case loader.

November 9, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Cost effective alternative to hand packing

Introduced by Pro Mach at PACK EXPO, Brenton Engineering’s new BantamPro ELS™ top load case packer occupies about the same floor space as hand pack operations, with the added benefit of fully automatic performance.

November 9, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Tray-sealing breakthrough

The QX-1100 is a tray sealer with easy tool changeovers and the capability of speeds to 200 trays/min.

November 8, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

MAP done in-store

In Como, Italy, the supermarket chain Bennet has begun in-store slicing and vacuum-packaging of luncheon meats in a modified-atmosphere format.

October 26, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Robotic case packing

Robotics assumes an increasingly important role at Hartness International, especially where the bottle being handled is a challenging one.

October 6, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Shrink wrapping and case packing in one unit

Gantry robots on front and back end make this combo shrink wrapper/case packer extremely efficient.

October 5, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Packaging innovation marks syrup's debut

The closure is user-friendly and the filling system is ultra-clean. Soon, an in-line labeler will maximize shelf impact by neatly aligning neck and body labels.

October 4, 2009

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Rovema acquires Bossar, Hassia Redatron

Rovema Global Packaging Group has acquired BOSSAR Horizontal Form Fill and Seal Solutions.

October 1, 2009

Cartoning

Video: Delivering the next generation in packaging machinery support

Pro Mach launches ProCustomer, a new program which helps customers achieve peak packaging machinery performance and system productivity through consistent, best-in-class standards for aftermarket service and support.

September 14, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Four Critical Questions to Ask When Buying A Case Erector

Factors beyond the initial cost of a case erector can make or break packaging line success. This paper from Wayne Automation highlights four critical questions to ask when selecting a reliable case erector.

September 7, 2009