Flexible packaging

Off The Shelf: Unique dispensing spout for aseptic juice pouch

Editor Pat Reynolds returned from Pack Expo 2012 with a fascinating dispensing spout that he demonstrates in this video.

November 6, 2012

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Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Video: Vertical form-fill-seal machine for wash down environments

Matrix demonstrates its Triton heavy duty wash down bagger at Pack Expo. The Triton features stainless steel 4 inch by 4 inch extreme duty welded frame, high torque servo or stepper electric Smart Jaw ST sealing system and speeds of 100 plus bags a minute. Booth # S-853

October 31, 2012

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Vf/f/s machine switches from pillow bags to zipper packages

The XYT bag machine from Triangle Package Machinery allows users to switch bag styles--from pillow bags with zippers to standard pillow pouches to a four-corner bag with or without zipper--on packages up to 15 in. wide. Machine boasts fastest zipper bag speed at 60/min for a four-corner bag with zipper.

October 30, 2012

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Pepperidge Farm first to market with new reclosure for Baked Naturals Cracker Chips bag

Baking and snack food company’s Baked Naturals Cracker Chips represent the first commercial application of SealTab reclose feature.

October 19, 2012

Flexible packaging

Vertical form/fill/sealer offers the ultimate in package flexibility, changeover

Watch to see how the SVI 2620 AR VFFS from Bosch Packaging Technology represents the ultimate in flexibility when it comes to changing between bag styles such as pillow, side gusseted, stand up, corner seal and doy style bags with optional zippers. This video takes you through many features and benefits, including a brilliantly quick and easy changeover routine.

September 4, 2012

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Vertical bagger serves-up sweet rewards

Reliable, flexible vertical form/fill/sealer helps contract packager add cost-effective capacity to meet increasing customer demand.

August 2, 2012

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Bagger automation aids charitable food efforts

Midwest Food Bank adds vacuum conveying, auger filling, and form/fill/seal bagging equipment to its arsenal to help fight hunger.

March 1, 2012

Flexible packaging

Odom’s takes pride in packaging prowess

A dedicated workforce, along with weigh scale, vf/f/s, case packaging, and cartoning equipment help produce over a 1 million breakfast sandwiches a day.

February 7, 2012

Flexible packaging

Case Study: BJ'S Wholesale Club replaces coffee can with new flexible pack

Citing enhanced flavor preservation and logistical cost savings, BJ's Wholesale Club is replacing its 40 oz canned ground coffee with a new, flexible package designed by Fres-co System USA, Inc.

January 25, 2012

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Ultrasonic sealing technology that reduces materials, maintenance, and energy

Triangle demonstrates the versatility of its ultrasonic sealing technology in this video. The sealing technology is designed to reduce material consumption through a 50-80% narrower seal versus heat. There is also a reduction of package headspace and a potential reduction in secondary packaging.

January 15, 2012

Flexible packaging

Video shows latest multi-lane stick packaging f/f/s technology

Fres-Co video shows Alfa form/fill/seal machine for stick packs, with up to 24 lanes and 100 cycles/min. Video explains dosing options for both liquids and powders.

December 9, 2011

Flexible packaging

Food, beverage, and pharma liquid aseptic f/f/s machine with closure applicator

Video from Fres-Co shows FDA-validatable FSU1000 form/fill/seal machine for liquid food, beverage and pharma applications. Video shows automated fitment applicator for applying closures. Includes demonstration of clean-in-place/sterilize-in-place capabilities.

December 9, 2011

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Continuous-motion vf/f/s machine for coffee

Fres-Co G14C is shown in this video applying valves in-line to f/f/s rollstock and then forming, squaring and sealing bags at up to 80/min. Includes gas flushing capability.

December 9, 2011