Flexible packaging

Aseptic hot-fill f/f/s for liquid products

Watch this video of the only system on the market capable of aseptically hot-filling liquids into pouches from 50 mL to 10 L with a product temperature ranging to 195 deg F.

December 9, 2011

Machinery: Page 502

Coding, Printing & Labeling

P-s labeling system polishes up productivity

Manufacturer of wood -care products opts for versatile, easy-changeover, easy-maintenance, precise-positioning labeler to accommodate diverse product/package line.

December 6, 2011

Filling/capping, dry

MAP meat line is big on flexibility

Danish meat processor Himmerlandskoed sends a variety of modified-atmosphere packs to both retailers and wholesalers alike. So a versatile tray sealer was crucial.

December 6, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: Power supplies maximize operational efficiency

The EPSITRON 787 Series PRO Power Supplies from WAGO are available in 9 single-phase units.

December 2, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Ink-jet coders take hold at this food manufacturer

A trial installation of ink-jet printers that rely on a piston pump system for ink circulation led quickly to widespread use at the Suter Company.

December 2, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: Frequency inverters in book form

ACOPOSinverter P74 from B&R is a new family of frequency inverters in book form for power ranges between 0.18 kW and 15 kW.

December 2, 2011

Flexible packaging

Sachet adds unit-of-use cachet to iconic lubricant brand

Vf/f/s pouch machine allows HR Pharmaceuticals to launch a sachet version of its medical and personal lubricants.

December 1, 2011

Secondary Packaging

A more stable stacking solution for cement mix bags

'Rock-steady' pallet stacks and use of readily recyclable bags win over customers.

December 1, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Air blower brings labeling improvement

The Woodchuck® Cidery recently installed a blower-powered bottle drying system to help keep up with the growing demand and satisfy today’s labelling and ink jet coding requirements.

November 30, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Eaton Corporation: Mobile application for electrical products selection

Eaton’s PowerEdge is a new mobile application that provides access to the latest in the company’s electrical power management solutions.

November 30, 2011

Secondary Packaging

KD case packer with high speed upstacker for cartons

November 23, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Parker Hannifin Corporation: Linear positioner for space-restricted applications

The MX45S linear positioner from Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division is a 45 mm wide miniature screw-driven positioner designed with anti-cage creep cross-roller bearings.

November 23, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact Inc: Modular safety controller expands safe I/O

Phoenix Contact’s PSR-TRISAFE/M modular safety controller connects up to 10 safe digital I/O modules using a T-bus system.

November 23, 2011