Controls & Machine Components

Nord: Helical worm gear unit

The redesigned two-stage SK 02040.1 helical worm gear unit from Nord is ideal for conveyors in food and beverage, bottling, manufacturing, warehousing, and packaging applications. Unit is available in power ranges from .16 to 1.5 HP (0.12 to 1.1 kW) and delivers output torque up to 885 lb-in (100 Nm).

July 31, 2018

Machinery: Page 258

Secondary Packaging

Robots more vital than ever

As labor shortages continue to grow and the need for greater packaging flexibility and faster product turnaround intensify, packagers turn to robotics in record numbers.

July 28, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Labor shortages drive adoption of robotic carton loading

The addition of a vision-guided robotic carton loader for two-packs of ‘sliders’ at White Castle’s Covington, KY, plant helps alleviate challenges resulting from a tight labor market.

July 28, 2018

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Delicate, flaky croissants are gently filled and packed

Italian baked goods manufacturer installs a four-module, robotics-equipped line to inject its croissants with filling and then flow-wrap or carton them for restaurant use.

July 28, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Robotic case packer ‘revolutionizes’ production

Imitation cheese manufacturer switches from manual to robotic case packing for vacuum packs and flexible bags in multiple case sizes, using one system to handle product from four lines.

July 28, 2018

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Cobot saves $300-plus per day

Australian injection-molding manufacturer Prysm adds a collaborative robot arm to help label round and square containers, saving money in labor and improving the consistency of label application.

July 28, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Inkjet printer gains egg grading machine certification

The Code Tech CT-1JET inkjet printer has been certified for use on all Moba Omnia egg grading machines.

July 27, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Tsubaki: External high-speed backstops

Tsubaki launches BRUS backstops, a line of external, high-speed overrunning backstops that utilizes a felt ring seal and labyrinth body seal design to prevent grease leaking or ingress of contaminants.

July 27, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Nanotech: Plug-in motor controller

Nanotec introduces the NP5 plug-in motor controller designed specifically for integration into devices. It is suitable for brushless DC motors as well as for stepper motors and is equipped with 6 digital inputs and outputs, 2 A/D converters, 2 encoder inputs, and one brake output.

July 24, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Wittenstein: Gearbox catalog

Wittenstein alpha launches CAD POINT, a smart catalog for gearbox configuration and selection. It aids engineers and motion control specialists access product information, data sheets, and CAD data in with a few clicks.

July 20, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Applied Motion Products: Switching power supply

Applied Motion Products introduces a 70-volt DC switching power supply for use with DC-powered stepper motors and drives. The PS480D72 is compatible with step motor drives and integrated stepper motors as well as Applied Motion’s StepSERVO™ Drives and StepSERVO™ Integrated Motors.

July 20, 2018

Converting equipment

Making the case for digital printing

Industry event at Kala discusses how a radically changing consumer base, the desire for product differentiation, a need for speed to market and product security, and other challenges can be addressed with digital printing technology.

July 19, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

icotek: EMC cable entry frames

icotek offers its cable entry frames with EMC shielding. The frames are highly conductive and metallized and are factory-painted with a scratch resistant coat.

July 18, 2018