Conveying & accumulation

Oystar A+F: the ultimate tray packing robot?

It's actually quite compact, seeing as it replaces 4 separate machines and the conveyors connecting them. But massive is still the best description for the three twin-delta robot arms running Oystar A+F's SetLine end-of-line packaging system. Mounted on top, the big ELAU servo motors powering the robots could be seen from aisles away.

May 12, 2008

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Karlville's global shrink sleeving solution

A U.S. company with shrink sleeve labeling and tamper evident sleeve design and manufacturing operations in Asia, Europe and the Americas, Karlville is a truly global player.

May 2, 2008

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The next 11 top sources of OEE losses

More ways to improve your packaging operation's Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

April 30, 2008

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Plaque-style lane divider functions efficiently at very high speeds

The plaque-style lane divider from Massman is made for efficient function at high speeds - for example, one to four lanes at 500 pieces/minute. This machine employs timing screws at its infeed and a sliding plaque-style conveyor for dividing the lanes.

April 18, 2008

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Universal microroller driver

Holjeron has introduced a new Universal Controller for powered rollers used in conveyor systems, capable of driving standard motor-driven rollers or mechanical brake rollers and applying electronic braking to either.

April 4, 2008

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Servo capper

New England Machinery has introduced its newest capper, the NESHC-S single-head servo capper in response to a growing need, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.

April 2, 2008

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Vertical - scoop belting option

The new ThermoDrive® sprocket-driven hygienic vertical-scoop belting now offered on Dorner’s AquaPruf family of sanitary conveyors uses 55% less water during cleaning in comparison to other belts.

April 2, 2008

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Bundle wraps answer today's promotional challenges

If stacking strength is essential, consider cartons. But when thick-film packs with carrying strength and message flexibility are key, bundle wraps are an emerging option.

April 1, 2008

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How to achieve smaller footprints, greater throughput, consistent merging, and more

Intralox perpetual merge technology provides a smaller plant footprint, better layout flexibility, decreased costs, and greater throughput.

March 20, 2008

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Random side sealer

High-performance random side sealer from Marq can accommodate bliss-style cases of fixed width and random heights.

March 6, 2008

Cartoning

Robotic vision picking

From R.A. Jones comes the new Flexi Pro robotic vision picking cell, a highly flexible product handling and collating unit featuring the world’s fastest Adept robot.

March 4, 2008

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No-pinch conveyor

The new 5200 Series QWIK conveyor system from Dorner comes with a completely contained belt, a feature that improves worker safety by eliminating sag and reducing pinch points of the belt as it moves around the pulley and along the frame.

March 4, 2008

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Harsh-environment controls

Now rated NEMA/UL Type 4X/12, the new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 AC drive (shown) and ArmorStart NEMA 4X from Rockwell Automation are suitable for harsh environments, including food and beverage industries.

March 4, 2008