Secondary Packaging

Harpak's Tray fill/seal with robotic case packer is a totally automated, integrated line

The Harpak Tray fill/seal with robotic case packer denests a tray, conveys, packs. seals, and case packs products ready for palletizing in one sophisticated, automated line.

March 17, 2009

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Secondary Packaging

Optimizing the packaging-sustainability alliance

The trend of sustainability executives provides packaging professionals with opportunities for increased visibility, reliance, and clout.

February 26, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Integrated packaging line equipment

Focke & Co.’s video demonstrates an integrated line capable of meeting a variety of customer needs in different industries. This setup includes a Model 459 side-loading case packer that can pack 10 cases/min, leading into a Model 542 gantry-style palletizer.

February 6, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Automatic case extractor/decaser

CASI’s (Cornerstone Automation Systems, Inc.) ABOT ACE, an application for automatic case extraction, automatically indexes full cases or bags, cuts tops, removes contents, and disposes of the box and/or lining.

February 1, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Automation completes speedy cup-packaging line

Huhtamaki-America meets the challenge of its plant’s increased foodservice cup-forming capabilities by automating its case-packing and palletizing operations.

February 1, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Palletizer and wrapper are a convenient coupling

vonGAL’s new SPLX-MKII Stack & Wrap palletizer includes an integrated wrapper in the hoist arm of the palletizer. A small footprint, low cost, and speeds to 60 cases/min are some of the benefits of the equipment, director of sales and marketing Jason Bennett reveals in this video.

January 24, 2009

Cartoning

Perfecting pasta packaging

A line at Barilla's greenfield plant in Avon, NY, features a cartoner and two case packers.

January 7, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Costco snack pack operations

Costco’s in-house production for tubed snacks relies on three f/f/s units and four pick-and-place robots to produce a 24-count variety pack.

January 7, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Sterling Anthony On Pack Expo Intl. 2008

For a variety of reasons, it was a good year.

December 3, 2008

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Web plus

Altra Industrial Motion launched a new Web site that offers convenient, 24-hr access to its leading brands and products.

December 3, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Affordable palletizing starts at only $60K

Capable of speeds up to 30 cases per minute depending on the application, the FKI Logistex GS100 palletizer is ideal for operations seeking to convert to automated palletizing. Watch video.

November 22, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Currie by Brenton's durable LLP-21 palletizer accommodates a wide range of products

The fully automatic LLP-21 Low Level Infeed Palletizer offers six configurations and includes a wide range of standard features, such as case/tray turner, touch screen HMI, pallet dispenser, layer elevator, and row sweep. Currie by Brenton provides a full range of low level and high level infeed palletizers that are easily integrated into complete end-of-line systems. Brenton is a division of Pro Mach, Inc.

November 21, 2008

Secondary Packaging

FANUC Robotics at Pack Expo 2008

FANUC Robotics demonstrates a variety of picking, packing and palletizing robots at Pack Expo 2008.

November 13, 2008