Secondary Packaging

Reduce or eliminate corrugated use in glass bottle packaging

The Tite-Pak system from Graphic Packaging uses the benefits of a fiber-based, paperboard product instead of corrugated to provide a strong handle for glass bottle packaging. Further, a new technique protects the bottles at the heels, replacing previous partition system with a series of strategically-place ins at the bottom of the package.

November 2, 2014

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

Small-footprint bagger allows for easy wash down

The new HSP small-footprint bagger from M-Tek vacuums, gas flushes and seals. Plus, its stainless steel construction makes for easy wash down without having to spend time covering or protecting any machine components.

November 2, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Sequence products for a mixed load to be built on stretch wrapper

Intelligrated's mixed-load order fulfillment system sequences products to be built, by robot, on a stretch wrapper. The system cubes out the load to determine what the order will need to look like, and the robot then sequences the order as necessary.

November 2, 2014

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

High-speed bagger's hygienic frame contains no hollow bodies

Rovema demonstrated the new BVC series high-speed baggers. The 180 series, with stood off electrical cabinet and new format of mounting configuration can reach 240 bags per minute, with product.

November 2, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Next-gen sleeve labeler

Lanzara from Axon is the next-gen of shrink sleeve labelers, specifically designed to provide higher output and improved flexibility up to 400 containers/min.

November 2, 2014

Robotics

Automatic blister packer reduces labor

New from Starview, the Model FAB8-1418 fully automatic 8-station rotary blister sealer integrates an ESS Technologies' vision-guided robot to orient and pick-and-place product that is then packaged in a trapped blister at speeds to 18 to 20 cycles/min.

November 2, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Reduce machine development time

Up to 80% of software engineering requirements are covered by Lenze's FAST application software.

November 2, 2014

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

Medical band sealer meets needs

Calibratable and validatable, the Supersealer Medical Band Sealer from OK International is designed to meet medical industry's many specific requirements.

November 2, 2014

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

VF/F/S bagger for single-serve snacks

Saves time, labor, and packaging material costs.

November 1, 2014

Flow wrapping

Flow wrapper, feeder speed chocolate production

Charitable chocolate producer installs a new horizontal flow wrapper with six-belt feeding system to more than triple output, simplify cleaning and maintenance, and reduce waste.

November 1, 2014

Conveying & accumulation

'Absolut' bottle packaging efficiency

Vodka giant installs state-of-the-art bottle accumulation, buffering, and conveyance system to keep pace with global demand.

November 1, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Automated labeling improves shipping efficiencies

System elevates simplicity and accuracy of labeling operations.

November 1, 2014

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Federal Mfg. extended shelf life (ESL) juice filling system

Federal Mfg. has developed bottling systems for preserving product quality and enhancing shelf life of fresh pasteurized juices and other non-carbonated beverages. Our uniquely engineered "E" Series filling valve can be fully cleaned in place. Coupled with other hygienic options, pasteurized juices can have their shelf lives extended beyond 75 days.

October 27, 2014