Secondary Packaging

Bottle packer brings speed, reduces breakage

Luxco is enjoying the sweet sounds of silence since upgrading its packaging line to technology that almost eliminates bottle breakage while increasing packer speed.

November 4, 2011

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Glue applicator lays down adhesive much like a labeler

As an alternative to any sort of hot melt adhesive application, the Glue Dots SD-900 applicator automatically applies adhesive to individual packages much like a spot labeler. Watch video to see operation.

November 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Label-Aire: See the 8300 sleeve applicator in action

Shrink sleeve labeling is now more affordable than ever.

November 3, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Motion-enhanced case erector

A switch from pneumatics to servo-based motion is among the reasons this automatic case erector can reach speeds of 30/min and react to changing corrugated conditions.

November 3, 2011

Weighing/combination scales

Bagging snacks goes best in class

With state-of-the-art technology for weighing and bagging, Alimentos Bermudez S.A. is set to conquer the snack food markets of Central America, the Caribbean, and the U.S.

November 3, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Case erector has unique method of heating adhesive

The Model 450 case erector does cases at 55/min. Liquamelt system, developed in cooperation with H.B. Fuller and Graco, uses a soy-based adhesive and requires considerably less heat and energy than comparable systems because the adhesive is only heated just before it's sprayed from the nozzle.

November 3, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Omron Automation and Safety: EtherNet/IP Remote I/O Blocks with Both Short- and Open-Circuit Detection to Reduce Maintenance Down

November 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Omron Automation and Safety: 3G3MX2 AC Drives Now Available with EtherNet/IP Interface

November 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Machine Automation Controllers Emerge as Answer to Higher Performance Machinery Requirements

Machine Automation Controllers Emerge as Answer to Higher Performance Machinery Requirements

November 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: Programmable Automation Controllers for basic to high-performance process and motion applications

Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5570 Series PACs, which include the ControlLogix 5571, 5572, 5572S, 5573, 5573S, 5574 and 5575 controllers, feature enhanced process, motion, safety and information capabilities, leverage a common design environment and networking of the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system.

October 31, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Mitsubishi Electric Automation: Remote connectivity subscription service

Support Connect is a remote connectivity subscription service from Mitsubishi Electric Automation that provides cost effective administration, predictive maintenance and remediation of remotely managed assets without an upfront investment in data center hardware, and ongoing infrastructure maintenance.

October 31, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Ross Controls: Energy isolation valve for harsh environments

The Stainless Steel L-O-X® energy isolation valve from Ross is cast out of corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel that resists salt-water and chemical degradation, and is also equipped with durable fluorocarbon seals, important in systems requiring consistent protection against contaminant ingression like pharmaceutical and food/beverage processing.

October 31, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Red Lion: Modular controller series for use in hazardous locations

Designed for data-acquisition and remote asset management, Red Lion’s Modular Controller series has been approved for use in Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations, including places where explosive gases, vapors and/or liquids may be present.

October 31, 2011