Labeling

Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions: New PacDrive™ Aseptic SCL servo module in stainless steel

New variant of the popular beverage capping and labeling servo module for use in sterile environments, provides resistance to cleaning agents and IP 67 rating.

September 15, 2006

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Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

The future of packaging automation

On a recent visit to Chicago, Packaging Automation interviewed Dr. Thomas Cord, CEO of packaging machinery automation provider ELAU and previously the company's R&D manager. In a word, the future of packaging is: software.

September 11, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Opet Oval

New Olympian Oval bottles from Plastic Bottle are produced in sturdy OPET. Currently available in 6- and 8-oz capacities with 24-410 or 24-415 finishes.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Ultrasonic Positioning

Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced the UOS-100 Ultrasonic Positioning System, consisting of ultrasonic emitters, receivers, and a control interface.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Define Before You Design

In the case of packaging equipment manufacturers, much of the time a new product is introduced because an engineer knew he or she could make it work.

August 31, 2006

Conveying & accumulation

Survey sheds light on controls in packaging

Both those who build and those who buy packaging machinery talk with PW about a controls and integration study done for the Packaging Automation Forum.

August 31, 2006

Tamper-evident machinery

Low-acid aseptics 101

To fully appreciate the significance of the Aseptic Solutions installation, it helps to review the nature of today’s aseptic beverage packaging scene.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Custom Disposables

Clear, custom-embossed disposable containers and custom-colored lids from Fresh-Lock can complement and reinforce brand, while providing durable, reusable, disposable versatility.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

PIAB USA Inc: Vacuum Control

Piab will feature the Piab Cruise Control (PCC™), an integrated control option designed to fine-tune vacuum pump performance and lower energy consumption.

August 31, 2006

Secondary Packaging

Sealing Dvd

A new DVD from National Starch explains the advantages and benefits of the Easy-Pac™ Package Sealing Solution. DVD includes a product overview, as well as testimonials from a major regional bottler operating multiple Easy-Pac systems on its case and carton sealing lines.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

THK America, Inc: Linear Motor Positioning

New from THK, the GLM20 complete 1-axis positioning system offers high acceleration/deceleration, low noise levels, and operates at speeds to 4 m/sec and 2G while achieving accuracies of 1 micron average or better.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff Automation: Embedded PC

The new CX9000 Embedded PC from Beckhoff Automation shrinks PC-based control technology into a compact, I/O Bus Coupler-size housing. With an entry-level price of $500, the PC offers ample computing capacity for even complex automation tasks, and includes a 100MB Ethernet connection as standard.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: Stepper Motor Module

Two new B&R Industrial X67 Stepper Motor Modules provide builders with cost-effective solutions while offering integrated motor detection, 64 microsteps, stall detection, compact size, and IP67 protection.

August 31, 2006