Machinery: Page 582

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Calorie counts may end up on the front of packages in US. . .

February 19, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Who wants a lollipop?

February 19, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Expiration dates on labels only cause confusion

Ignore expiration dates, says one author, and use your eyes and nose to determine what’s fresh enough to consume.

February 19, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Biologics add complexity to cold chain distribution

‘Meticulous packaging’ needed for expensive, temperature-sensitive biologics during distribution.

February 17, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Three Pack Expo initiatives

PMMI announces not only a Manufacturing Excellence Conference at Chicago’s Pack Expo International this Fall but also two special pavilions.

February 17, 2010

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Simpler design feeding the consumer need for 'give it to me on my terms'

Simplicity is in, and the thinking in the “new economy” is that it will take on a holistic approach involving both product and packaging.

February 12, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Five steps to choosing the right cartoner for your application

White paper from Econocorp covers the five essential steps for choosing the right cartoner for your application.

February 10, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Video: Seal 2 carton flaps - adjust size in minutes

The Twinseal Semi-Automatic Carton Flap Sealer: Versatile and low cost hot-melt carton sealing solution for short runs, co-packers, and rework. Features portable table-top design, simple, user-friendly operation, broad size range, and fast changeover. Video from Econocorp shows the efficiencies gained by glue sealing tissue cartons in a contract packing factory.

February 10, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Video: Automatic Cartoner - up to 25 CPM

The E-System 2000 Automatic Cartoner: Portable horizontal cartoner for erecting, loading and closing glue or tuck style cartons up to 20 cpm. This video from Econocorp shows a variety of products packaged from crackers to food coloring.

February 10, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Video: Automatic Cartoner - up to 40 CPM

The Spartan Cartoner: Intermittent, horizontal cartoner for erecting, loading and closing glue or tuck style cartons at up to 40 cpm. This video from Econocorp shows automatic bottle orienting, loading, and cartoning on a nutriceutical production line.

February 10, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Video: Automatic Cartoner - up to 120 CPM

The Pegasus Cartoner: Continuous motion, horizontal cartoner for erecting, loading and closing glue or tuck style cartons. This video from Econocorp shows automatic bottle orienting, loading, and cartoning on a production line.

February 10, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Video: Low cost, ergonomic case packer

The Econopacker: a low cost, first step to reducing labor and automating the case packing process. This video from Econocorp shows a demonstration of this unique and ergonomically friendly case packing concept.

February 10, 2010