Controls & Machine Components

Encoders With Profinet Communications

Encoder Products Company’s Models A58HE and A58SE Now Offer PROFINET I-O (CC-C) Communication Protocol.

September 23, 2019

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Conveying & accumulation

Redesigned Accumulation Table is Easier to Clean, Customize

Bi-Flo accumulation system from Garvey gets update, while still offering no jamming or dead plates, and easy changeover.

September 23, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Face-Mount Planetary Gearheads

HPN Planetary gearheads use helical gears for quiet performance and long life.

September 23, 2019

Secondary Packaging

Emerson and Busse/SJI Collaborate on Palletizer Health App

The predictive maintenance technology will monitor pneumatics and vibration to detect issues and instruct workers on how to resolve it.

September 23, 2019

Conveying & accumulation

Columbia/Okura Rolls Out Palletizing Cobot

A partnership with Universal Robots results in a mobile collaborative product that may ease labor issues.

September 23, 2019

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New Concept for High-Volume Labeling

CrossMerge label applicator prints and applies GS1-compliant barcodes.

September 23, 2019

Filling/capping, dry

Modify Powder Dosing without Changing Dosing Disc

MG America featured the new patented EXTRUDOR™ dosing unit on an AlternA70N intermittent-motion capsule filler.

September 23, 2019

Cartoning

Integrated bar packaging

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Bosch Packaging Technology showcased one version of its highly efficient seamless bar packaging systems.

September 23, 2019

Secondary Packaging

Robotic top loader

There was no shortage of robotics in the Central Hall of PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

September 23, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Integrated motor with PoE fits compact, remote locations

A new, all-in-one integrated motor package includes a motor, encoder, drive, and controller.

September 23, 2019

Adhesive application

P-s adhesive introduced as option for POP display assembly

Replacing foam tape or hot melt for the assembly of POP displays, Glue Dots’ p-s adhesive increases output from 192 to 450 pieces/hr.

September 23, 2019

Conveying & accumulation

Transfer and diverter station moves products in any direction

The MODSORT conveyor station uses a roller top belt to divert and transfer products with precise, controlled and impact-free motion.

September 23, 2019

Secondary Packaging

New Compact Case Packer for the Away-from-Home Towel and Tissue Industry

Edson's new 3600C case packer, debuting at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, offers a competitive price, small footprint, and performance features normally found on higher priced case packers.

September 23, 2019