Sustainability

TE clamshell for sprouts

Baltimore-based Brassica Sprout Group has announced a switch to what it believes is the industry’s first tamper-evident, tamper-resistant, vented clamshell container as one more step in their continued efforts to improve food safety in the sprout market.

September 2, 2011

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Clear tamper tags

EP Clear tamper tag is for placement on or inside small, high-risk items.

September 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact Inc: Cordsets and extension cables for harsh motion applications

High-flex M12 cordsets from Phoenix Contact can flex up to 15 million bend-cycles, while their sensor/actuator cables (SACs) meet the rigorous demands of robotics, motion and C-track installations.

September 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Pepperl + Fuchs: Space-saving AS-interface power supplies

Pepperl+Fuchs’ VAN-115/230AC-K19 AS-Interface Class II Power Supplies are 90.5% efficient to minimize power loss, while also limiting the need for enclosure cooling.

September 1, 2011

Sustainability

Industry Watch

A quick run-down on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people.

September 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Drive fuses provide circuit protection

The JHL series 600 VAC/450 VDC fuses from AutomationDirect combine the performance of high-speed semiconductor fuses and the convenience of Class J branch-circuit fuses in one small package, providing maximum protection for AC and DC drives and controllers.

September 1, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Hardscape stretchwrapping optimized

New equipment helps Pavestone maximize product integrity, increase productivity, and minimize costs associated with stretch wrapping loads of paving materials used by landscapers.

September 1, 2011

Closures

Shearer's Foods' Other partners

Opened in two phases in 2010 and 2011, Shearer’s Foods’ Massillon plant adheres to sustainable principles and leverages dynamic software solutions to optimize efficiency.

September 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: Universal signal conditioner

Wago’s 857-402 JUMPFLEX® universal signal conditioner (USC) supports 456 signal combinations with exclusive input voltage range and self-resetting fuse.

September 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Baldor Electric Company: Pre-lubricated coupling

Interchangeable with existing grids, hubs and covers Baldor Electric’s Baldor•Dodge pre-lubricated GRID-LIGN coupling is a maintenance-free, lubed-for-life design that eliminates preventive maintenance.

September 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Linear actuator simplifies machine building

Purchase and assembly of multiple components are rendered unnecessary because this actuator combines servo motor and planetary roller screw in one compact unit.

August 31, 2011

Tamper-evident machinery

Induction sealer secures products & contracts

Green cleaning-products company squelches leakers and lands more business by incorporating induction seals for certain distribution channels.

August 31, 2011

Converting equipment

Winnie the Pooh makes splash in HDPE bottles

New Windsor Brands launches line of infant washes, lotions, and shampoos in a custom bottle that provides shelf appeal and functionality.

August 31, 2011