Controls & Machine Components

Wago: Panel-mount adapters

New panel-mount adapters and strain relief plates for the WAGO 831 Series Multi Connection System are now available.

August 4, 2017

Machinery: Page 277

Controls & Machine Components

Pepperl+Fuchs: Rotation speed monitor now with restart inhibit

The SC-System's family of signal conditioners by Pepperl+Fuchs can now be used even more comprehensively: the single rotation speed monitor with just a 6 mm installation width processes digital input signals of all binary sensors currently on the market and is now fitted with a restart inhibit.

August 4, 2017

Operational Excellence

Serialization implementation improves Par Pharma’s efficiency

Par Pharmaceuticals benefits by employing analytics-based OEE tracking system that digitizes formerly manual data collection processes on multiple packaging lines.

August 3, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff: Compact, low-cost control panel

Beckhoff has introduced the CP6906 Control Panel display; offering a 7-in. touchscreen with 800 x 480 WVGA resolution, and a robust housing consisting of an aluminum bezel and sheet steel rear cover, this passive display is the ideal solution for applications with pronounced budgetary constraints, without sacrificing quality.

August 1, 2017

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Single robot does the work of two, saving space, cost

Limited by tight quarters, Aladdin Bakers of Brooklyn installs a single robot that does the work of two, stacking pita bread for presentation to a bagger at speeds to 10,800/hr.

August 1, 2017

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Sausage chubs are a challenge to handle

Pork producer Wampler’s Farm Sausage finds an automated solution for case-packing 1-lb sausage chubs, reducing labor and increasing speeds to 120 chubs/min.

August 1, 2017

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Relaunch for Swiss meat producer

Bigler’s quality meat products have been successfully relaunched under a common brand with the support of the firm’s flexible film supplier and its packaging equipment manufacturer. Paper-like lidding is a key.

July 31, 2017

Secondary Packaging

Automated end-of-line system for eight container styles, three case sizes

A small-footprint system at Ring Container Technologies’ blow-molding plant operates 24/7 case erecting/sealing, tumble packing, palletizing, and stretch wrapping.

July 31, 2017

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Modern packaging for a traditional treat

German-based maker of twice-baked biscuits opts for robotic pick-and-place system to gently handle chocolate-coated and other flavored varieties at speeds to 390/min.

July 30, 2017

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Tasty treats packed in trays and cartons at 250 products/min

Turkish confectioner installs two automated packaging lines for its chocolate-filled ice cream cones that use 16 robots each to load the products into trays for flow wrapping or cartoning.

July 29, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Brother Gearmotors: Brushless DC gearmotors

Brother Gearmotors has introduced a line of brushless DC electric gearmotors, ideal for environments requiring virtually maintenance-free operation and accurate speed control as well as operation over a wide speed range.

July 28, 2017

Filling/capping, dry

Reliably consistent induction sealing pays off

In-line, conveyor-mounted system adds speed and flexibility.

July 27, 2017

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Digitized pneumatics boost OEE on pouch machine

Bosch Packaging Technology introduced a freely scalable pouching machine to food and pharma markets that features some remarkable pneumatics.

July 27, 2017