Secondary Packaging

Highly flexible robotic case packer for bagged snacks

Video demo shows Focke & Co. Highly Flexible Packer (HFP) robotically pack bagged snacks into cases.

November 9, 2010

Case/tray packing: Page 57

Tamper-evident machinery

Five Pro Mach brands voted by Packaging World readers as category leaders in 2010 Leadership in Pack

November 7, 2010

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Case erecting to filling to palletizing at a pleasing price

A complete line, from bulk filler to case taping to robotic palletizing at the end, was on display at the WeighPack booth.

November 3, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Partition inserter reaches high speeds

Especially suitable for wineries and spirits manufacturers, the servo-driven partition inserter introduced at ABC was attracting a lot of attention.

November 3, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Carton/case packer in a compact footprint

Single-frame configuration for this Aagard wraparound cartoner and shuttle case packer means one operator can monitor two packaging operations.

November 2, 2010

Secondary Packaging

100 percent servo controlled case packer

This 25 case-per-minute case packer from Brenton, a division of Pro Mach, offers a host of new features, including 100 percent servo control for more precise operation and faster changeover. The machine is also easier to work on in terms of ergonomics.

November 2, 2010

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Small-footprint, high-speed Delta robot handles candy

The latest version of Schneider Packaging Equipment's Robox Vi series accurately picks and places M&M's packs using the new Fanuc Robotics Delta-style robot.

November 1, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Bel 290 fully automatic top case sealer showcases energy savings technology

Video demo of Wexxar Bel 290 case sealer shows how the unit is built for high-volume lines and includes energy savings, safety, and productivity enhancing features.

November 1, 2010

Secondary Packaging

ProCustomer Champions 2010

October 31, 2010

Secondary Packaging

QComp partners with Combi Packaging Systems

QComp Technologies, Inc., a robotics integrator, has announced its partnership with Combi Packaging Systems LLC to offer the latest in robotic case packing technology.

October 18, 2010

Cartoning

Leadership in Packaging category leaders announced

Packaging World’s 2010 Leadership in Packaging program was launched in January to recognize leadership and excellence among suppliers of packaging machinery, materials and services; as this year’s program concludes, twenty companies have earned the honor of Category Leader.

October 14, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Egg packer automates casing and palletizing operations

Tender-touch case packers and robotics reduce breakage and increase overall efficiencies.

October 12, 2010

Palletizing/depalletizing

B&R demonstrates new automation capabilities at PACK EXPO 2010

B&R Industrial Automation will introduce advances in safety, robotic, ease-of-use, connectivity and automation technology at PACK EXPO Booth S-1073. Several respected OEMs will introduce B&R-enabled machines.

October 4, 2010