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Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa: Medium voltage AC drive

The MV1000 medium voltage AC drive family from the Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America combines compact modular design, high efficiency, low harmonics, and MTBF into a medium voltage drive solution that is compatible with Yaskawa’s 1000 series low voltage AC drive products.

October 23, 2013

Contract packaging

Pharmatek bottling line set to become operational

Automated line expands contract manufacturer’s packaging services, provides flexibility for small and large-volume clinical projects.

October 22, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Nine tips for selecting multipacking and shrink-bundling equipment

In today’s multipacking and shrink-bundling environment, the need for flexibility and precisely repeatable changeovers is taking precedence.

October 22, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Wraparound versus RSC cases

It may be possible to save corrugated costs by switching to wraparound cases from regular slotted cases.

October 22, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

ABB: Abbreviated switchgear

Developed to house Emax circuit breakers, the UR 1558 abbreviated switchgear offers the electrical community the flexibility and reliability required for the most demanding manufacturing environments.

October 22, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard: High-flow poppet valves

Featuring a bubble tight design, Clippard’s GV-GTV Series High Flow Poppet Valves provide high flow rates of 38 scfm @ 50 psig, 67 scfm @ 100 psig, and now include cartridge styles.

October 22, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Trends in case-packing equipment

There are a number of trends that are driving the design of modern case-packing equipment.

October 20, 2013

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

Six tips on finding the right form/fill/seal supplier

Here are some tips to keep in mind when shopping for suppliers of form/fill/seal equipment.

October 19, 2013

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

Best practices for specifying flexible packaging equipment

There are numerous best practices for specifying flexible packaging equipment. Here are 10 you should know.

October 19, 2013

Filling/capping, dry

In-line cappers versus rotary chuck-style cappers

In-line cappers are traditionally cheaper than rotary chuck cappers, which can cost up to 10 times the price.

October 19, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Checklist for buying case-packing equipment

When you approach case-packer manufacturers, it’s best to do your homework.

October 18, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Nine tips for selecting cartoning equipment

Here are some tips to keep in mind when purchasing cartoning equipment.

October 18, 2013