Filling/capping, dry

Heat-sealing machine

The Aergo2 Max heat-sealing machine cycle is described in this video by Rob Arneson, machinery, parts and service manager for Alloyd Brands, during MD&M West/WestPack in Anaheim, CA. The machine shown here uses a 20x28-in. seal area and seals Tyvek® to a PET tray as an example.

March 1, 2012

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Direct inline printing in high definition

During WestPack/MD&M West in Anaheim, CA, James Pugh, key account/OEM manager for Bell-Mark, demonstrates the company’s InteliJet HD for direct inline printing of static and variable information. Machine fits on all horizontal form/fill/seal and blister-packing machines.

March 1, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Reducing case packer cost and complexity

Brenton engineers did everything they could to make a faster and simpler case packer. Creativity—and new technology—were the keys.

March 1, 2012

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

Bagger automation aids charitable food efforts

Midwest Food Bank adds vacuum conveying, auger filling, and form/fill/seal bagging equipment to its arsenal to help fight hunger.

March 1, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Banded bundles replace shrink film wraps

Banding equipment slashes energy and packaging material costs, while also reducing both floor-space and environmental footprints.

March 1, 2012

Conveying & accumulation

Precision Move conveyors

Michael Hosch, director of product development, Dorner Mfg. Corp., describes the company's Precision Move technology for its 2200 and 3200-Series conveyors at Dorner Media Day Feb. 28, 2012.

March 1, 2012

Conveying & accumulation

Tervis Tumbler gains repeatable efficiency with 'Precision' conveyors

Robotic cells use advanced conveyor technology to accurately index inner and outer beverage container tumblers for assembly and packaging functions.

February 29, 2012

Conveying & accumulation

Precision conveyors receive focus at Dorner Media Day

Servo motors, positive belt movement, cleated pocket sorters add efficiency to conveyors for use in packaging and assembly applications.

February 28, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: Solid state relays and contactors

Carlo Gavazzi’s RG Series is a new range of AC and DC solid state switching devices designed for switching resistive, slightly inductive and motor loads using a reduced size per unit: starting at only 17.5mm width, up to 85AAC (15Hp) switching, nominal ratings at 40ºC, and high SCCR rating of 100kA.

February 28, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Eaton Corporation: Single communications card provides four protocols

Eaton’s new communications options for motor protection and soft starters, the C441 Ethernet series of communications cards, allow users to select from Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, HTTP web services and Modbus RTU communication protocols in a single card.

February 24, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FDA changes to drug bar code rule could have significant impact on packaging lines

Depending on line speeds and label printing requirements, new equipment costs to meet rule could hit $200,000 per line.

February 23, 2012

Controls & machine components

Packaging Machine Builder Meets Cost and Time-to-Market Targets with Omron PLC

To increase throughput of its single-head plastic bottle leak-testing machine, ALPS dumped a proprietary, embedded circuit board in favor of commercial, off-the-shelf brick PLC from Omron.

February 23, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Omron Global Support Proves Key to Overseas Success for Circuit Board Manufacturer

When a major printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer asked Circuit Automation to redesign a machine for its Chinese operations, Omron technology helped meet production requirements, while Omron global support satisfied the customer on the frontline.

February 23, 2012