Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: AC current transformers

AutomationDirect’s AcuAmp line of power products now includes the CTF series 5A secondary current transformers; designed for applications such as ammeters, watt-meters, panel meters, instrumentation, and energy management systems, these current transformers offer a compact, cost-effective means of measuring primary current.

May 9, 2017

Machinery: Page 297

Secondary Packaging

Spotted at interpack: Ultra-quiet, ergonomic cartoner

Taking operator activity into account, the secondary packaging machine produces little noise and low vibration, even at high speeds.

May 7, 2017

Converting equipment

Pack Ready Lamination ready for commercial launch

Announced at interpack: an intriguing converting technology that first debuted at drupa 2016 is now commercially available and ready to serve brands having urgent time-to-market needs.

May 7, 2017

Converting equipment

Digital press for corrugated packaging announced at interpack

HP unveils a new digital press for direct-to-board printing for shippers and high-quality cases, allowing HP to play in what is forecast to be a $269 billion industry by 2021.

May 6, 2017

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Flow wrapping, capping, labeling standouts at interpack 2017

A pressure-sensitive labeler like no other, a flow wrapper specifically designed for gummies and similar sticky products, and an entry level filler/capper are all part of interpack 2017.

May 6, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New in 2018 – The PACKage Printing Pavilion

The main stage for your package printing innovations makes its debut at PACK EXPO International.

May 5, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Tolomatic: Food-grade servo actuator

The Tolomatic IMA electric linear actuator, the company's most powerful integrated servo motor rod actuator, is now available with a food-grade white epoxy coating and stainless steel components for washdown applications in the food and beverage industry.

May 5, 2017

Filling/capping, dry

Easy as Thai

Custom thermoformed, compartmentalized lidded trays for Easy Home Chef’s meal kits are designed for each specific recipe created by the company.

May 4, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

A/C safe cooling enclosure lowers maintenance costs

ProtEX Vortex A/C is the newest addition to Vortec’s line of hazardous location enclosure coolers.

May 3, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Chartwell relies on software to comply with track-and-trace deadlines

Scalable software helps pharma firm quickly serialize products from several bottling lines. New bottle labeler, camera and printer all contribute to a track-and-trace solution.

May 2, 2017

Secondary Packaging

High Speed Turning Technology

Patented VPT (Variable Position Turner) technology maximizes speed & flexibility for inline high speed palletizing. VPT is accessed and programmed via the HMI making layer pattern additions & alterations a breeze. VPT is ideally suited for ultra high speed applications like fridge packs.

May 2, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Thomson: Linear actuator line

Thomson Industries, Inc. has expanded its WhisperTrak actuator line to give motion system designers greater ability to extend quiet, compact actuation to more demanding applications.

May 2, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

System provides high-speed, non-contact printing

Can operate in challenging environments

May 1, 2017