Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Quick changeover

Beyond improved package seals, the other critical feature of the Integra is the ease of change- over, in part because of the simplicity of the machine.

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Conveying & accumulation

Versatility drives Shrader line design

A short while ago, contract packager Shrader Canada rarely filled more than 8ꯠ bottles of liquid automotive products per shift. A new and versatile line now lets the firm reach 26ꯠ per shift .

February 29, 1996

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Rotary actuators

The new Series RL rotary actuators from PHD (Fort Wayne, IN) are suited for high-speed applications with rotations of 180° in as little as .030 seconds.

January 31, 1996

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High-speed weigher

The Spectra(TM) weigher from Woodman (Decatur, GA) uses a Windows®-based interface and digital strain gauge load cells to reach speeds to 150 weighments/min with high accuracy.

January 31, 1996

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Mid-range kraft paper

Velumina(TM) mid-range kraft paper from Georgia-Pacific (Atlanta, GA) is a cost-effective alternative to clay-coated stock. An extremely smooth printing surface means less dot gain, better ink holdout and the ability to use higher screens for four-color printing, making Velumina suitable for multi-wall bags and E- and F-flute applications where high-resolution graphics are important.

January 31, 1996

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Machine data transducer

The MDT-30 machine data transducer from Production Process (Londonderry, NH) is a data display and data collection connection between any production machine and a computer.

January 31, 1996

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Sprocket, gear and pulley line

Solidur Pacific (Portland, OR) has introduced the Solid Torque(TM) line of sprockets, gears and pulleys. It offers improvements in the load- bearing characteristics over standard nonmetallic components.

January 31, 1996

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Molded pulp corners

The High Performance Series of molded fiber corners from Fibreform Packaging (Germantown, WI) are strong, lightweight and easy to handle. They provide improved protection over EPS corners, says the company, by moving weight distribution away from sharp corners.

January 31, 1996

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Surface-mounted strobe

Precision Multiple Controls (Midland Park, NJ) has introduced the Lumastrobe® series of surface-mounted strobes. Originally designed for fork lifts and similar lifting equipment, it can be used in any industrial application where bright amber light is best to signal a hazardous condition.

January 31, 1996

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Replacement parts

Eurodex Components (Ringwood, NJ) procures original replacement spare parts from overseas component manufacturers, instead of machine manufacturers.

January 31, 1996

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Bleached board brochure

International Paper, Bleached Board Div. (Memphis, TN), has introduced a 28-page brochure describing its Everest bleached board in eight different langua-ges.

January 31, 1996

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Flexible coupling line

The Curved Jaw Type flexible coupling line from Lovejoy (Downers Grove, IL) can replace European-standard models, especially in power-transmission applications using foreign-made machinery.

January 31, 1996

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Stock plywood containers

Nefab (Chicago, IL) has introduced ExPak® stock containers designed for transport and export of valuable, sensitive, and/or dangerous goods.

January 31, 1996