Coding, Printing & Labeling

Weber Marking Systems has changed its name to Weber Packaging Solutions, Inc.

Weber Packaging Solutions is the new name that will clarify the mission of Weber Marking Systems.

August 9, 2011

Machinery: Page 516

Conveying & accumulation

New snack chip plant is LEED-certified and IT-powered

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.

August 8, 2011

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Industry Watch

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

August 8, 2011

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Unscrambler boosts shrink-labeling production and efficiency

Packaging equipment purchased in the wake of a recent trip to Pack Expo has helped Verst Group double production of two well-known shrink-labeled Kraft products.

August 8, 2011

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

New controls, better conveyor optimize bagging system

New HMI, PLC, servo drive, and programmable safety controller combined with a modular discharge conveying system keep this bagger compact and cost-contained.

August 8, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Monitoring system ensures optimal stretch-wrap film use

ITW Muller’s customer for this application was intent on minimizing the weight of the stretch film used to secure its pallets.

August 8, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Automated labeler boosts efficiencies

Fuel additive company’s switch from manual to automated labeling cuts labor costs and revs up productivity.

August 5, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Servo case-packer for food, pharmaceutical

See it at PACK EXPO Booth #C-2018!  A food-friendly wrap-around servo case packer, the WCP-35, from Schneider Packaging is a durable side-loading, 5-panel case packer with 90 degree discharge.

August 5, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor USA: High-power brushless motor and driver

Oriental Motor’s BLV Power Brushless Motor and Driver System Series is their first DC input system above 100 watts.

August 4, 2011

Conveying & accumulation

Tubular drag conveyors provide enclosed handling

See it at PACK EXPO Booth #S-5468!  Spiroflow’s CABLEflow™ Tubular Drag Conveyors are designed for gentle handling and installations requiring conveying in multiple planes.

August 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Inkjet printer comes with on-line self-maintenance

See it at PACK EXPO Booth #-5158!   The Linx CJ400 continuous inkjet printer features unique portability, fast set-up and the Easi-Change® Service Module, which can be changed in minutes using on-screen prompts, without a technician or service call.

August 2, 2011

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

NEW Constant Motion VFFS

Faster. Cleaner. Smarter. That’s what you can expect from the next generation of Triangle VFFS baggers. Constant film motion delivers consistent web-tracking and reliable registration for superior backseals.

July 31, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Premium efficiency motors

AutomationDirect’s IronHorse™ general purpose AC motor line now includes cast iron 3-phase premium efficiency motors available in horsepower ranges from 1 to 200 hp.

July 26, 2011