Controls & Machine Components

AMK Automation: Centralized control and drive portfolio

The AMKASYN® centralized control and drive portfolio from AMK Automation includes KE/KW servo converters, KE/KW controller cards, the A Series motion controller and AMKAMAC I/O. The portfolio supports dynamic machine functions with maximum efficiency.

April 27, 2018

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Controls & Machine Components

Large thermoformer leverages advanced controls

What’s said to be the largest production steel rule die in-line thermoformer in the world of plastics debuts at NPE 2018, and advanced controls are central to its impressive capabilities.

April 25, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Applied Motion: Stepper and servo motors

Applied Motion Products introduced a range of UL-Listed and CSA- Certified stepper motors and servo motors for use in applications requiring certifications in North America and Canada.

April 24, 2018

Material handling

Sun-sational sustainable packaging for meal kit

Meal kit company Sun Basket employs the most environmentally friendly packaging available for its kit ingredients, including new insulation made from curbside-recyclable paper.

April 22, 2018

Material handling

E-commerce and packaging, from all angles

Top-of-mind CPG concerns around e-commerce packaging are addressed, including package design, sustainability, specialized packaging equipment, and Amazon’s packaging requirements.

April 22, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Fully integrated packaging line solutions

Mpac Langen offers complete innovative packaging line solutions from filler through end-of-line including; fillers, cartoners, case packers, palletizing and stretch wrapping.  Our sixty years of experience and thousands of installation will ensure your success.

April 20, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

icotek: Split cord grip

icotek’s KVT-ER Split Cord Grip with IP65-IP68 Certification is designed for the routing and sealing of cables with and without connectors, hydraulic and pneumatic hoses. The cord grip is based on cut-outs in standard metric sizes M32, M50 and M63.

April 20, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Wittenstein: Servo worm gearheads

Wittenstein offers the enhanced V-Drive series servo worm gearheads designed for price sensitive applications with no high-end requirements for maximum torsional backlash.

April 19, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Wittenstein: Mounting kit for rack pinning

Wittenstein’s two-piece mounting kit is comprised of a special pin and sleeve, which are fitted together using an Allen key and hammer, enabling racks to be fixed to the machine bed with a positive connection.

April 18, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Exair: Side mount kits for cabinet coolers

Exair’s Type 316 Side Mount Kits make the mounting of a NEMA 4X cabinet cooler possible when an electrical enclosure has limited space on the top or side.

April 17, 2018

Labels

Partnering pays off for brand owner, converter

Fledgling company Eden BodyWorks finds a partner in its label converter, whose competence and loyalty results in benefits for both companies as Eden’s business expands.

April 16, 2018

Operational Excellence

New ASTM International standard supports hazardous materials packaging

A new ASTM International standard helps with pressure testing certain containers that are used to transport hazardous materials.

April 12, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

B&R: Software component manages machine variants

Modular applications can be implemented easily with B&R's software component, mapp IO. It makes it possible to add I/O modules at any time, even before a machine is delivered or at runtime, thereby simplifying the task of managing variants of machinery and equipment.

April 10, 2018