Converting equipment

Eco services help bottler reduce blow-molding energy costs

Implementation of consumption monitoring and process control tools help The Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling Company to significantly reduce blowing pressure and electricity use.

October 7, 2014

Machinery: Page 388

Controls & Machine Components

Pilz: Configurable control system

The configurable control system PNOZmulti 2 by Pilz monitors safety functions in many areas of mechanical engineering.

October 7, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor: Stepper motor/driver packages

Oriental Motor’s CVK Series combines a compact standardized 24 volt DC input driver with performance-driven, high-torque stepper motors available in 3 step angles for improved machine performance, space savings, and reduced costs.

October 6, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Bimba: Rotary actuators

Suitable for a broad range of general light-duty automation processes including pick & place, material transfer, clamping, camming, and indexing, Bimba’s new MHRQ double-rack, rack & pinion series of extruded pneumatic rotary actuators includes a robust, clean and compact extruded aluminum body for maximum mounting efficiency.

October 3, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Sweet system wraps and multipacks chocolates

This animated two-minute video shows how the Cavanna system wraps chocolate bars, then multipacks them. System includes transport, and several different choices in product and packaging configuration, and wrapping machine. Available features include axial handling, evacuation and recycling of empty moulds.

October 2, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Wago: Spring terminal for conductors

Wago’s 285-1185 terminal block is the only spring pressure terminal block on the market capable of terminating large conductors ranging from 1/0 to 350 kcmil.

October 2, 2014

Contract Packaging

Saddle Creek hires new logistics IT guru

The new CIO brings decades of information technology and logistics experience to the growing 3PL

October 1, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Brother Gearmotors: More bore sizes for gearmotors

See them at PACK EXPO, Booth #7020! Brother Gearmotors, a division of Brother International Corporation, is offering new bore sizes to widen the range of its line of ultra-reliable, sub-fractional AC gearmotors and reducers for the packaging, food & beverage, and unit handling industries; the gearmotors feature compact size and energy efficiency, and are sealed for life.

October 1, 2014

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Peristaltic pump put to the test at Allergy Labs

Allergenic extract manufacturer opts for filling and closing equipment with peristaltic pump technology for greater product safety and fill accuracy, and lower machine maintenance.

September 30, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Case former designed with wash-down in mind

From its pneumatic valve terminal to its PC-based controls, the F-16 case former was shaped by a trend in food and beverage packaging that puts a premium on hygiene.

September 29, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Punched up pita packing

New cartoning technology powered by an advanced electric drives and control solution is paving the way for growth at Milwaukee-based Kangaroo Brands, a rising maker of pita bread products.

September 29, 2014

Operational Excellence

Reevaluating drug product stability can save millions on packaging

Kevin O’Donnell, Senior Partner, Exelsius, is a noted authority in supply chain integrity. In this Q&A he lends his “big-picture” insights regarding distribution practices for time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical/biological products.

September 29, 2014

Contract Packaging

Emerging print-related digital technologies could be game changers

In this exclusive survey conducted jointly by Packaging World and Cal Poly GrCI, there’s much to be learned about impending changes in the packaging supply chain.

September 29, 2014