Conveying & accumulation

Vertical belt technology

Aqua Pruf vertical belt technology from Dorner features a proprietary belt with hexagonally shaped elements that help gently release product once it's been elevated to the top. Each of these hexagonally shaped pieces can be individually replaced. System is a suitable alternative to bucket elevators.

October 8, 2015

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Flow wrapping

Flow wrap automated mailer system

From Sealed Air came a flow wrap system designed specifically for the e-commerce and mail order applications that are becoming so increasingly popular. Horizontal in-line bagging system runs at high speeds.

October 8, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Automated system for mail-order prescriptions

The Script Pack Sprint from Automated Packaging Systems and RX Automation Solutions takes vials of prescription medicine from infeed all the way through to digital printing of paperwork on a Xerox system, insertion of paperwork into a bag, Videojet printing of a label for the bag, Cognex scanning from beginning to end, and application of label onto bag.

October 8, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital printing in CMYK

Digital piezo drop-on-demand printer offers monochrome or full color CMYK printing. Especially suitable for variable-printing requirements, the printer features UV-cured inks and prints on a wide variety of substrates.

October 8, 2015

Material handling

Painting a bleak picture for air cargo

Errors by handlers, disconnects throughout the supply chain contribute to ‘perfect storm' for air shipments of pharmaceuticals in the ‘cold chain.’

October 8, 2015

Material handling

LIVE FROM PDA EUROPE: Painting a bleak picture for air cargo

Errors by handlers, disconnects throughout the supply chain contribute to ‘perfect storm' for air shipments of pharmaceuticals in the ‘cold chain.’

October 8, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Encoder Products Co.: Magnetic encoder module

Encoder Products Company (EPC), introduces the Model 30M, a low-profile 30 mm diameter magnetic encoder module that provides high-performance rotary feedback over a wide range of operating conditions.

October 8, 2015

Secondary Packaging

New shrink packer handles a range of pack styles

The newest edition to Standard-Knapp's Tritium line, the 298 Tritium tray shrink packer with Robo-Wand wrapping module supports tray, pad, or unsupported pack styles in a single machine.

October 7, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

High speed and accuracy with FIT digital loadcells

Hi-tech FIT (Fast Intelligent Transducer) digital loadcells from HBM offer high speed and accuracy in dynamic filling and checkweighing applications.

October 7, 2015

Filling/capping, dry

First U.S. split hopper for auger fillers constructed of urethane

Timm Johnson of Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery outlines the benefits of the company's new urethane split hopper, which gives operators easy access for easy cleaning and tool changeover.

October 7, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Markem-Imaje Mark and Read solution

Markem-Imaje’s CoLOS software and bundled Mark & Read solution ensures a consistently clear, correct and compliant code.

October 7, 2015

Adhesive application

Hot melt hoses and applicator guns

ITW Dynatec highligted melters, heated hoses, and applicator guns at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. These are suitable for use in a variety of packaging applications, including cartoning, case sealing, and tray forming.

October 6, 2015

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Better material handling

A new HV drive from Syntron Material Handling brings benefits in conveying and feeding product. Easy-to-work-on unit simplifies wash down. Travel speed is 80 feet/min, which is said to be the fastest on the market today.

October 6, 2015