Controls & Machine Components

Machine builder provides remote service via VPN

Implementing secure VPN tunneling enables groninger to provide robust remote technical support to its pharmaceutical and cosmetics customers.

January 6, 2012

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Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Industrial managed Ethernet switches

AutomationDirect’s line of Stride Ethernet products now includes industrial-grade managed Ethernet switches, designed with redundant power inputs with surge and spike protection and auto-crossover.

January 6, 2012

Weighing/combination scales

Multihead Weigher Designed To Withstand Harsh Poultry Packaging Environments

With an emphasis on sanitation and food safety, Omega’s improved design offers an IP67 rating, allowing it to withstand severe washdown procedures. Improved polygon-shaped feed pans and weigh buckets eliminate product build-up. Speeds up to 90 weighments per minute in single-shift mode for IQF proteins. Other features include a rugged load cell design that can withstand up to 150kg of force and a tapered body for optimum product flow, speed and improved performance. See the Dataweigh Omega in Booth 4231 at the International Poultry Expo, January 24-26, 2012 in Atlanta, GA.

January 5, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Print-and-apply labeler

Weber Packaging Solutions' new print-and-apply label applicator, the Model 4300 Pro-Apply, handles labels up to 6 inches wide x 6 inches long.

January 5, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Ink-jet printer

The Model 1520 continuous ink-jet printer from Videojet, which runs for 9,000 hours between maintenance intervals, appeals to packagers looking for reduced operator intervention and less maintenance.

January 5, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FoxJet's All-Electric Labeler

Need to reduce energy costs on your production line?

January 5, 2012

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Plastic bottle unscrambler runs 9.0 gram PET bottles meeting the challenge of the beverage industry's sustainable packaging efforts

The NECOSORT-III high speed plastic bottle unscrambler reduces maintenance & downtime, handles the lightest weight bottles being used today, has the smallest footprint in the industry, and carries a 3 year warranty.

January 5, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Automation devices play a guitar

Clippard shows how its technology delivers new advantages in automation, actuation, and control.

January 5, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Wipe-on labeler

M-Series wipe-on labelers from EPI Labelers have a maximum label dispense feed of 1,200 inches/min.

January 5, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Advanced on-demand labeling system

Paragon Labeling PLS500 print-and-apply modular system features color touchscreen HMI, Allen-Bradley-brand controls, and easy access.

January 3, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa America, Inc: Drives for HVAC and building automation applications

Yaskawa’s Z1000 family of HVAC drives, is designed for building automation applications such as fans, pumps, and cooling towers through 500 HP.

January 3, 2012

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

New line fills personal care products

ICR, an Italian firm filling personal care products for some of Italy's leading brands, recently installed a turnkey line that handles 40- and 75-mL containers.

December 20, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Pressure-sensitive label applicator handing/attitude chart

Download this chart from Label-Aire to determine applicator handing (right or left) and applicator attitudes (orientation or location of controls) for pressure-sensitive labeling applications.

December 19, 2011