Controls & Machine Components

Matthews Marking: Universal controller for print technology

Matthews Marking Systems product line allows integration of marking and coding equipment into machines.

March 11, 2019

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Controls & Machine Components

ABB: DC variable speed drives

The DCS880 VSDs DC variable speed drives (VSDs), built on ABB’s all-compatible drive platform, can control a variety of DC motor applications. With the new drives, customers who use a DC system have the option to continue using DC technology while better aligning with AC advancements.

March 8, 2019

Converting equipment

Grain-free dog food line is appealing with spot-coated graphics

According to the FPA, 'eye-popping graphics' and a 'powerful shelf impact' were the aspects that earned a Gold award for Printing & Shelf Impact for the stand-up pouch converter for Nutro Ultra Grain Free pet food.

March 7, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Addressing a need for more speed

An existing line dedicated to 500-mL PET bottles couldn’t produce more than 42,000 bottles/hr. So management at Altmühltaler Mineralbrunnen decided it had to be replaced.

March 7, 2019

Secondary Packaging

Gear boxes deliver on line of stretch wrappers

Compact, smooth-running, and capable of being integrated into this OEM’s stretch wrappers in a variety of orientations, SE Encore right-angle speed reducers have become a go-to standard.

March 7, 2019

Conveying & accumulation

Optimizing the sorting and filling of returnable glass

Flooded with returnable glass bottles of varying types, this brewer needed an efficient method of sorting out its own distinct bottles from the rest; a new filling line completes the upgrade.

March 6, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard: Gradient valves

NIV series gradient valves from Clippard feature multiple 2-way, normally-closed solenoids connected around a central body. Each actuator operates independently, allowing for flow of various media to be mixed or for one media to be split into multiple streams.

March 6, 2019

Conveying & accumulation

Propack Processing: Row distribution system

Propack’s row distribution system is a product delivery system that uses AC motors and servo technology to receive rows of products—bars, cookies, snacks— from upstream processing equipment.

March 5, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

B&R: Safety module

B&R Industrial offers the X20SO6530 digital output module that provides six safety relays on a unit with the X20's standard 25 mm width. Unit has single-channel isolated outputs with a maximum switching capacity of 230 VAC / 6 A or 24 VDC / 6 A.

March 5, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

HPP paired with bottle filling proves to be a powerful combination

Stay Fresh Foods finds success in the rapidly expanding High Pressure Processing market, then adds bottling services to provide healthy-beverage customers with a one-stop shop.

March 3, 2019

Filling/capping, dry

MAP tray for nuts is reclosable, too

In a sophisticated factory in the Turkish province of Sakarya, Aydin Kuruyemiş produces high-quality nuts and dried fruits in various pack styles.

March 1, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Antaira Technologies: Industrial wireless device

Antaira Technologies introduces the AMS-2111 Series industrial wireless device designed for industrial and enterprise wireless access applications. Based on IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, the access point supports high-speed data transmission of up to 150MBps.

March 1, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

JW Winco: Expanded range of rod end bearings

JW Winco, Inc., a Ganter Co., offers an expanded range of rod end bearings, including GN 648.1/GN 648.2 steel zinc-plated, tapped type, or with threaded stem and GN 648.5/GN 648.6 stainless steel, tapped type, or with threaded stem.

February 27, 2019