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Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

RF welder

Thermex-Thermatron (Bay Shore, NY) has developed a radio frequency welder that uses a combination of PLC control and specific algorithms to allow preprogramming of up to eight settings.

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Controls & Machine Components

Water bottles

Two styles of PET water bottles have been introduced by Plastic Bottle (Libertyville, IL) for the retail water and sports drink market. M- and J-style tall rounds are available in four sizes: 355-mL, 500-mL, 1-L and 1.5-L.

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Controls & Machine Components

Print/apply labeler

The APT-230 thermal/thermal-transfer print/ apply labeling system from Pro-Mark (Jacksonville, FL) can print up to 6"/sec on labels measuring 1.96" x 1.57" to 4.33" x 4.72".

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Secondary Packaging

Chub case packing

Thiele-Frontier Products (Minneapolis, MN) has introduced a patented technology for case packing of chub packages. Because chub packages are typically soft and inconsistently shaped, they've had to be hand loaded.

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Controls & Machine Components

Vial and ampule labeler

The PL60 pharmaceutical vial and ampule labeler from Quadrel (Mentor, OH) applies labels to small-diameter ampules, vials, syringes or other cylindrical containers at speeds to 400 vials/min.

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Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Rotary filler

The EASI-63 is an economical monobloc filler/capper from Fogg Filler (Holland, MI) designed for low- to medium-volume applications. It runs at speeds to 60 containers/min, in sizes up to 1 gal.

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Controls & Machine Components

Molten product filler

ELF Machines (LaPorte, IN) will introduce the ELF molten product filler. It fills a variety of molten products, including candles, deodorant, lip balm, shoe polish and honey.

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Controls & Machine Components

Seal-less tensioner

Midwest Industrial Packaging (Winnetka, IL) has developed a seal-less tool that tensions, cuts and seals steel strapping. Innovative, says the company, is that Model MIP-4700 can be adjusted when fitted with the company's strap guide.

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Controls & Machine Components

Wraparound labeler

Labeling Systems (Mahwah, NJ) will show its new Model 1600 front, back and wraparound labeling system. It's equipped with a positioner/spacer feature that allows usage with most product shapes, without the use of change parts, at speeds to 145 cycles/min.

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Controls & Machine Components

Strapping machine

Dynaric (Teaneck, NJ) has introduced the DF-20 semi-automatic strapping machine designed for small manufacturers. It's the first of its kind, says the company, to be equipped with an audible cycle alert safety signal system (ACASS).

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Controls & Machine Components

Packaging web sites

Next time you're cyber-hopping, browse these sites for packaging-specific information. We'll publish more as space permits. Remember, type http:// in front of each address.

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Controls & Machine Components

Mustard jars

Plaxicon's (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) new family of PET containers is suited for food products such as mustard. Available in 9-, 24- and 32-oz sizes, the jar has an injection-molded neck finish for a tight tolerance.

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