Controls & Machine Components

Dry claw vacuum technology

Mink series of dry-running, non-contacting rotary claw pumps from Busch combine performance, reliability and efficiency. They also feature 100% oil-less compression and minimal maintenance.

September 30, 2013

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Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Talon series offers robotic tooling technology featuring œvacuum on board 2.0

Primary and secondary packaging from JLS Automation offers high sanitary capability and design flexibility that allows you to adapt your packaging requirements for tomorrow as well as today. Applications include case packing, blister and tray loading, product orientation and alignment, or product inspection.

September 30, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Pro Mach demonstrates complete end-of-line integrated system

End of Line Group provides single sourcing for complete, turnkey integrated systems optimized for each customer's unique packaging needs. The integrated system includes components from five Pro Mach brands.

September 29, 2013

Flow wrapping

Stick pack packaging machine produces packs up to 8 in. long

Stick pack systems from Viking Masek are available with servo augers, volumetric, and liquid fillers, and produce stick packs up to nearly 8 in. long by 2 in. wide. Machines can be constructed from 2 to 20 lanes depending on the stick pack width and overall web width; they produce stick packs at the rate of 30-50+ bags per minute per lane!

September 29, 2013

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

Bag maker does 160/min

Apache CM bag maker from Kliklok-Woodman does up to 160 bags/min in continuous motion. Has an open, low-profile design and is available with ultrasonic sealing.

September 29, 2013

Thermoform/fill/seal

US-made form/fill/seal system

The Orics FFS-30 form/fill/seal system is an intermittent-motion, variable-speed sealing system that forms a maximum tray size of 16" x 12" and a maximum tray depth of 4". The system can be combined with modified atmosphere options or can be purchased with full aseptic construction for certain dairy or medical device applications.

September 29, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Random top and bottom case sealer needs no operator interface

The MARQ Random Top and Bottom Case Sealer will automatically accept different case sizes, fold the flaps and seal the top and bottom of the case, before discharging from the machine. No operator interface is required.

September 28, 2013

Adhesive application

Unique cost-saving hot-melt system

The Freedom Series hot-melt system addresses a number of issues that end users face today, including raw material supply, downtime, and operating costs. With its tankless architecture, it optimizes the use of hot-melt material through the use of Freedom-certified hot-melt materials.

September 27, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Semi-automatic label applicator handles flat surfaces

Label applicator AP550 from Primera Technology applies product and identification labels onto a range of flat surfaces such as rectangular or tapered bottles, boxes, pouches, lids, tins, etc.

September 27, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Track and trace/serialization for bottles

Marchesini Group's NERI RE202 1T 1C automatic rotary labeling machine applies self-adhesive or glued labels; can be equipped with one to two label dispensing heads. Designed to position and label oval, shaped, or cylindrical containers.

September 27, 2013

Adhesive application

Hot melt delivery system

Graco Inc.'s InvisiPac Tank-Free hot melt delivery system supplies adhesive and melts it to meet your application's demand, meaning less adhesive time at high temperatures, thereby producing less char and material degradation. Offers startup in less than 10 min, reducing downtime.

September 26, 2013

Conveying & accumulation

High-speed FlexPicker with vacuum gripper

ABB's new 8-kg IRB 360 FlexPicker with Schmalz vacuum gripper uses vision guidance and conveyor tracking to individually pick random-positioned bottles, providing a robust method for handling heavier individual products and larger product groupings in multi-pick applications, with the ability to handle up to 500 products/min.

September 25, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Label printer/applicator that sends text messages

Fox IV's latest label printer/applicator includes a modular print engine and a Rockwell PLC that facilitates integration with warehouse control systems. Unique texting option lets the machine send text messages to machine operators, maintenance technicians, and others who need to know machine conditions.

September 25, 2013