Controls & Machine Components

International Paper: Graphic arts handbook

The 17th edition of International Paper's (Memphis, TN) Pocket Pal graphic arts handbook is now available. The 254-page book describes conventional printing processes, as well as the new digital printing systems and their impact on the printing business.

June 30, 1998

Machinery: Page 1078

Conveying & accumulation

Force Control Industries, Inc: Indexing drives

Series II CLPC(TM) indexing drives are inexpensive, high-performance alternatives to servo motors in single- and multi-revolution indexing applications requiring high cycle rates or high torque with precise stopping accuracy.

June 30, 1998

Controls & Machine Components

Norse: Fish block carton

Fort James Corp. (Redmond, WA) has introduced LinerPro(TM) fish block liners for commercial frozen fillet and minced fish operations either aboard fishing vessels or at seafront processing facilities.

June 30, 1998

Flexible packaging

The power of packaging on display at FMI

Hot Bowls, packaged apple slices and fresh spinach that can be microwaved right in its clear film package were among the highlights at this year's FMI show.

June 30, 1998

Controls & Machine Components

Sonic Air Systems, Inc: Stainless-steel airknife

Sonic Air Systems (Fullerton, CA) has developed a stainless-steel version of its Sonic XE airknife. The Sonic XE-4S is said to be impervious to caustics and suitable for container drying applications throughout the beverage and food industries.

June 30, 1998

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Small changes deliver big-time for Pharmacia & Upjohn

Parts organization speeds changeovers

June 30, 1998

Labels

Jalapenos 'wheel' to market in new jar

New barrier plastic jug offers convenience, safety and disposal improvements.

June 30, 1998

Cartoning

Video cassette packaging hits fast forward

Semi-automatic labeling, cartoning and shrink wrapping of video cassettes just couldn't keep pace with Provac's rapid growth. New equipment was the answer.

June 30, 1998

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Krones, Inc. (Franklin, WI): John Matusinec, turnkey/systems sales group mgr.; Dan Schauer, labeler sales supervisor.

June 30, 1998

Conveying & accumulation

Algood looks good with new sealers

Outdated induction sealing systems were driving production line workers nuts at this peanut butter manufacturer. New equipment reduces downtime, raises productivity.

June 30, 1998

Cartoning

Small changes deliver big-time for Pharmacia & Upjohn

Pharmaceutical firm saves $650ꯠ/yr at its Kalamazoo, MI, packaging facility by implementing simple, yet cost-effective quick-changeover procedures on 30 packaging lines.

June 30, 1998

Flexible packaging

Apple and tortilla packs break the foodservice routine

Fresh, sliced apples for school foodservice customers and tortillas for hotel and restaurant kitchens both come in packages that look like they were lifted from a retail setting.

June 30, 1998

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Supplier news: Domestic acquisitions, agreements

Greif Bros. Corp. (Delaware, OH) and RDJ Holdings (Massilon, OH) have agreed to form a joint venture to operate the sheet feeder plants of Michigan Packaging Corp.

June 30, 1998