Secondary Packaging

Video: High-speed case packer handles 60 cases/min

Brenton Engineering introduces its new Series 60 high-speed case packer, an inline, continuous-motion machine capable of up forming and loading up to 60 cases or trays a minute.

October 28, 2008

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Flexible packaging

Rethinking robotic case packing

To Switchback Group, its robot is much more than a case packer, it’s the centerpiece of ‘soft integration’ between packaging processes on a line.

October 17, 2008

Flexible packaging

Is it a robot? A top loader? A side loader?

It’s all the above. Pro Pack Systems’ latest innovation is something you don’t see every day – a delta 3 robotic case packer. And it packs both horizontal and vertical pack patterns. PACK EXPO booth N-4457.

October 17, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Low cost food-friendly carton sealer

BestPack Packaging Systems is introducing its latest Top/Bottom carton sealing machine, Model MBD22 for only $2,500.

October 15, 2008

Cartoning

Blister packaging machines

Two proven machines from Serpa are designed to support blister packaging lines and are suitable for pharmaceutical, personal care, and medical device applications, thanks to fall-through construction that meets all sanitary and FDA validation requirements.

October 6, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Web plus

New or enhanced web sites.

October 5, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Servos deliver robotic dexterity

Multipacks of refrigerated dessert cups have been ‘discovered’ by German food marketers and their consumers. At Campina, better automation was required.

October 2, 2008

Secondary Packaging

18 servo modules power 17 cpm case/tray packer

Servo functionalities on Douglas Invex® case/tray packer prove popular with packagers.

September 22, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Case packer can accommodate both vertical and horizontal packaging

The ZAC-CP10-151 case packer from Z Automation is flexible enough to accommodate a range of products and stacking configurations.

September 18, 2008

Secondary Packaging

In-plant video of secondary packaging line for food cartons

Video shows an integrated tray packer, case packer and shrink bundler from Arpac that packages trays and cases of spices at speeds up to 25 packages per minute. This customer needed to ship their product both locally and internationally, requiring both trays and cases.

September 17, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Coder equipped with easily positioned remote printhead for coding anywhere on the container or case

The CODAJET 6000 PLUS from Griffin-Rutgers is an efficient, low cost alternative to expensive, complex ink-jet systems that traditionally use dangerous, unpleasant, or odorous chemicals. Its simple cartridge loaded, odor free, alcohol based ink is clean and easy to use without any chance of spill or mess.

September 17, 2008

Secondary Packaging

BluePrint Automation expands facility

To keep up with rapid growth, BluePrint Automation has added a 25,000-sqft addition that houses Shipping/Receiving, Electrical Panel and Production Assembly.

September 10, 2008

Secondary Packaging

High Speed Gravity Case Packing of Flexible Bags

Video clip shows drop packer from Blueprint Automation that can pack flexible bags up to 300 bags/min with a fast, tool-free changeover.

September 9, 2008