Controls & Machine Components

Enviro-impact-software

SimaPro 4 is a software program that lets users compare the environmental impact of products, processes and packaging through life-cycle assessment. SimaPro 4, from PRé Consultants (Amersfoort, the Netherlands), allows the data to be used by non-experts through the scripting language in the program.

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Controls & Machine Components

Multisorb Technologies, Inc: Sorbent canister

SorbiCap(TM) from Multisorb Technologies (Buffalo, NY) is a sorbent canister for adsorbing moisture and odor in pharmaceutical and diagnostic product packaging.

October 31, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Zepf, Inc A Division of Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc: No-tool changeover wine filler

Zepf Technologies (St. Louis, MO) Easi-Flow Wine Filler uses the patented "Easi-Flow" filling valve to reach speeds to 250 bottles/ min. Designed to reduce dissolved oxygen pick-up, a pressure equalization system balances the pressure found in the container with that of the tank head space.

October 31, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Wide-mouth jars

Robb Container (Naperville, IL) has introduced two sizes to its line of wide-mouth HDPE jars. The 16-oz and 32-oz sizes are available with an 89/400 or 83/400 finish.

October 31, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Cartoner brochure

Roberts Systems (Charlotte, NC) has released a six-page brochure titled "The Total On-Demand Cartoning System." Described within is the Servostar intermittent- motion cartoner and the different types of packaging applications it handles.

October 31, 1997

Conveying & accumulation

Label-Aire: Label-Aire: Multi-labeler

Designed to meet the growing demand for incorporating electronic article surveillance (EAS) tags at the time of packaging, Label-Aire (Fullerton, CA) has introduced the Multi-Labeler high-speed EAS applicator.

October 31, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Atlas Group Americas: Servo control

Atlas Copco Controls (Sewickley, PA) has introduced the SimPL, a point-and-click servo control that simplifies motion control setup. While most motion controllers require a programmer to learn a new language, the SimPL has no syntax to remember.

October 31, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Metal pails

A full line of metal pails from Leaktite (Leominster, MA) is now available. The pails are fabricated from steel and feature riveted ears for added strength, wire handles that can stand up and sealed lock-seamed construction.

October 31, 1997

Conveying & accumulation

Redhook Ale sinks East Coast roots

Pegged by some as one craft brewer best positioned to thrive and grow, Redhook boldly stakes its claim to eastern markets with its New Hampshire facility.

October 31, 1997

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

DuPont Packaging: High-performance ionomer

For use in blown and cast film applications, Surlyn® 2601 by DuPont (Wilmington, DE) is a high-performance version of ionomer workhorse grade Surlyn 1601.

October 31, 1997

Controls & machine components

Supplier news: Domestic acquisitions, agreements

Pressco Technology Inc. (Cleveland, OH) has purchased the machine vision assets of LumenX Co. (Mogadore, OH).

October 31, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Magnetic clutches and brakes

Warner Electric (S. Beloit, IL) has introduced the new Precision Tork® line of permanent magnetic clutches and brakes for light tension control ranging from 0.5-oz" to 65-lb".

September 30, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Case liner

The OK 200 case liner from O/K Intl. (Marlborough, MA) lines shipping cases with a leak-resistant PE bag, creating a dust-free, hygienic shipping case suitable for food and other products.

September 30, 1997