Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

New Barilla sauce plant is committed to quality

A new $53 million facility near Parma, Italy, uses extensive quality controls from the field to the final package to ensure the most authentic Italian food experience.

November 7, 2013

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Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Five trends in liquid filling equipment

Speed and precision are the hallmarks of liquid filling systems.

October 10, 2013

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Contract manufacturer accelerates its packaging operations

New facilities and equipment investments drive LiDestri Foods’ operations in Rochester, NY, and Fresno, CA.

September 30, 2013

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Video: Federal Features Premium Filling and Capping Machines

Federal’s 12-valve model GWSS2/12.4 monoblock filler/capper and 30-valve net-weigh filler/capper with extended-shelf-life (ESL) option are unmatched in the packaging industry in terms of sanitary construction and ruggedness. These machines function for decades and hold their value for resale.

September 24, 2013

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Fully-automatic filling & closing system

This highly flexible system from Groninger can process jars, bottles and cosmeceuticals all on the same machine. With an output of 3,600 units per hour, the MFCS 201R can handle container heights from 30-100 mm and diameters from 10-100 mm.

September 23, 2013

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Video: Rennco’s new tube stock sealer delivers cost effective, food quality bags

Rennco’s new stainless steel sealer makes empty three-sided bags from a variety of tube stock material at a lower cost than using pre-made bags. Bag materials effectively sealed include Poly, PVC, and Barrier films. The new sealer is offered in two compact models, a 20-inch and a 32-inch version.

September 12, 2013

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Compound end lining system

Provides repeatable compound dispensing; brings material savings and reduced downtime in end lining and closure operations.

June 17, 2013

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Automation and in-house digital printing drive this contract manufacturer

First came an automated line for lip balm, which was followed by last year’s installation of a liquid line for lotion and sanitizers. Growth—and Kisstixx—came as a result.

April 12, 2013

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

High speed weigher won't let your cookies crumble

How is it possible to weigh and fill up to 210 packs per minute of crumble-prone cookies or snacks without damaging them? Yamato answers that question with this video of the F518MV High Speed & Fragile Handling Solution, which combines high-speed capability with features to protect product integrity. Click to see features, from smooth product transfer to a large product window that helps improve speed and efficiency.

January 25, 2013

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Norway's Ello turns to robots for an automation solution

Filling, insertion into trays, secondary packaging, and palletizing of tubes is done at 155 tubes/min by a tightly integrated series of robotic systems that require only one operator.

January 3, 2013

Weighing/combination scales

Dura-Pack scales deliver uncompromising value

Dura-Pack’s family of net linear scales uses a new B&R automation platform that retains the functionalities of a high end control system with the economies of a micro PLC -- while simplifying operation, adding remote connectivity and diagnostics, and replacing pneumatics with precise stepper/servo control.

December 3, 2012

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Pack Expo 2012: Twin-head machine features robotics

The 1702 tube filling system from Norden, part of the Coesia Group, is a twin-head machine that uses an ABB robot to feed tubes into the tube holder chain.

November 30, 2012

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Video: New extended-shelf-life filling technology

Federal Manufacturing introduces a new 30-valve net-weight (non-contact) ESL filler with a 10-station pick-and-place capping turret. Options include hot water sanitizing for juice or drinking yogurt applications or steam sterilization for extended life Ultra-High-Temperature (UHT) processed milk or dairy beverages. Booth # S-1878

October 31, 2012