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

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Flow wrapping

Horizontal long-dwell flow wrapper

Bosch Packaging Technology's new Pack 301 LD (long dwell) flow wrapper allows for longer sealing times compared with traditional rotary cutting heads, resulting in air-tight seams. Applicable for a variety of products, including fresh, perishable goods, and products packed in thick film such as medical goods.

September 25, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Case packer for bags and pouches handles stand-up and layflat configuration

BluePrint Automation's Swing Machine is a highly flexible case packer for bags and pouches, with the ability to pack them laying down or standing up on the same machine. Video shows pouches being packed in a retail-ready 3-sided display case.

September 25, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: IPak Debuts Enhanced TF-300CT Tray Former for Protein Packaging

At speeds up to 10 percent faster and a 24 percent smaller footprint, the IPak TF-300CT is the ideal solution for meat and poultry producers looking for greater efficiency and layout flexibility in their packaging lines.

September 25, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Video: ID Technology Introduces a New Workstation for Citronix ciSeries CIJ Printers

ID Technology features a news sturdy stainless steel stand with a small footprint for easy integration into production lines that is ergonomically designed to facilitate easy viewing of the display, convenient data entry, and access to the printer.

September 25, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: Wexxar/BEL showcases semi-automatic case former and sealer system

The BEL 150/505g4ss machine offers a washdown protected stainless steel system with corrosion-resistant, reduced-wear parts in an easy to operate compact design. It’s ideal for food and beverage plants needing a cost-effective, low maintenance case former and sealer system.

September 25, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: Roberts PolyPro Introduces a Semi-Automatic Handle Applicator

Roberts PolyPro’s innovative semi-automatic handle applicator is a solution for companies looking to cost effectively increase market penetration. The machine lowers risk in terms of capital costs when brand owners and contract packagers are expanding production to serve new markets.

September 25, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Hygienic motor with unique ventilation tube

AKMH motor from Kollmorgen is designed to be most hygienic in the market. Can be put directly in the wash down area and sprayed with water and cleaning chemicals. Stainless steel housing. Single cable for power and feedback. Unique breathing tube in the cable makes it possible to ventilate the motor as it goes through its thermal cycles.

September 25, 2013

Conveying & accumulation

Video: Shuttleworth Expands Its Slip-Torque Product Line With New V-Clean, Wipe Down Conveyor

V-Clean™ offers food and pharmaceutical manufacturers that need light wash capabilities a high-value alternative to heavy wash solutions. V-Clean complements existing Shuttleworth industrial and easy clean conveyors and extends their popular Slip-Torque® technology.

September 25, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Video: Labeling Systems Debuts New Two Color Print and Apply System

The new LSI Series 22 labeling system is an ideal solution for two color track and trace applications on packages that are required to have two colors on the outside. The system also allows packagers to conform to the GHS initiative.

September 25, 2013

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

Versatile automatic sachet machine

The Beta 200 sachet machine for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications can dose for powders, granules, pastes, liquids, and wet wipes of various shapes and sizes.

September 25, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-speed, low maintenance coder

The Linx SL302 laser coder is equipped with a 30W laser codes high quality text, graphics and Data Matrix codes onto a wide range of materials. New LinxVision display clearly shows the selected message to print, reducing user errors.

September 25, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Automated traverse system moves printer over product

System from Leibinger works with company's JET2SE and JET 3 printers, and easily imprints single or multiple products in a row. This system works on tubes, PCB, steel and plastic products.

September 25, 2013