Controls & Machine Components

HDPE canister

Robb Container (Naperville, IL) has added a 96-oz handled canister to its Primary Products line. The HDPE container is designed to accept a p-s or sleeve label and has an 89-mm finish.

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Blended polymers

Fina Chemicals (Brussels, Belgium) offers Terblend technology. Terblends are created by blending three transparent styrenic polymers: Finaclear® 520, Finaprene® 602 and crystal PS (GPPS).

February 28, 1998

Flexible packaging

Heinz Pet Products stands up to the competition

Five new hf/f/s machines allow Heinz to switch from pillow packs to stand-up, resealable zipper pouches for its Pup-Peroni and Jerky Treats dog snacks.

February 28, 1998

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Folding cartons

Paperboard packaging for fast-to-market luxury consumer goods is available from kramp USA (E. Brunswick, NJ). The folding cartons are custom-made, including size, printing and graphics for applications such as perfumes, cosmetics, jewelry, confectionery and liquor products.

February 28, 1998

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AET Films: Product manual

A 132-page manual from AET Films (New Castle, DE) describes the company's OPP film products. The book is divided into ten sections covering four film types: transparent, metallized, white opaque and label.

February 28, 1998

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Zebra Technologies: Label design program

Zebra Technologies (Vernon Hills, IL) has released its BAR-ONE® Platinum version 4.0, a bar-code label design and integration software. The Windows-based operating system allows users to design and print custom labels for business and industrial applications.

January 31, 1998

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Collapsible tote

The Collapsi*Tote is a reusable collapsible container for the complete agricultural cycle from harvesting to retail display. From Perstorp Plastic Systems (Tacoma, WA), the container is constructed of a specially modified PP plastic utilizing a gas-assist technology, which is said to create a more durable and lighter frame than those of solid plastic.

January 31, 1998

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Michelman, Inc: Antistatic coating

StaticBan conductive coatings from Michelman (Cincinnati, OH) form a protective shield around sensitive electronics. Heat-resistant and rub-resistant, StaticBan eliminates the need for a separate protective overprint.

January 31, 1998

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Electro Cam Corporation: Programmable limit switch

The PLµS PS-6344 dual-axis programmable limit switch (PLS) from Electro Cam (Roscoe, IL) accepts inputs from two resolvers to allow independent monitoring and control of different axes of rotary motion.

January 31, 1998

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Plastic jars

Waddington IP Jaycare (Carlstadt, NJ) has introduced the Santa Fe Plastics line of single- and double-wall jars. The single-wall jars are available in PS or PP in sizes ranging from 11/2 oz to 32 oz and neck finishes of 53 mm to 120 mm.

January 31, 1998

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High-torque gearmotor

G14 series right-angle gearmotor from RAE Corp. (McHenry, IL) is designed for applications requiring high output torque and a dependable, rugged design.

January 31, 1998

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LPS Industries Inc: Barrier bag

LPS Industries (Moonachie, NJ) has manufactured a custom-made barrier bag for transporting goods. The flexible "tin can" bag consists of four basic layers that can be altered to the customer's specifications: polyester, two layers of PE, and an aluminum foil barrier layer.

January 31, 1998

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Shipping crate

From Homasote (W. Trenton, NJ), Dura Crate(TM) is a crate for product shipping and storage. It's made of Homasote board with a die-cut design and is held together with bands or screws for returnables, or with staples or nails for one-way shipments.

January 31, 1998