Controls & Machine Components

Ball-screw spline revealed

The blade-bearing cutting head on the case cutter is affixed to the bottom of the shaft (A) in these cutaway drawings of the ball-screw spline.

May 4, 2009

Machinery: Page 611

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Walmart Rx plan could boost unit-dose packaging

Walmart and other pharmacies could drive more widespread use of unit-dose packaging in the U.S., says Peter G. Mayberry, executive director of the Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (www.unitdose.org).

May 4, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Servo-driven technology facilitates case cutting

A servo-driven system for cutting cases of cigarette cartons nearly doubles throughput capability. PLC control and sophisticated position sensing are keys.

May 3, 2009

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Forum identifies packagers' automation challenges -- and new solutions

Kraft, Lance, Nestle, Pfizer, robot packaging OEM Edson, and others shared practical tips for making packaging operations more efficient at this year’s Packaging Automation Forum

May 3, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Powered spur conveyors

DynaCon’s powered Spur Conveyor makes smooth and easy transfers of product from one conveying line to another possible.

May 2, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Label applicator

The Model e300 is part of Labeling Systems' line of economy labeling solutions with a variable speed motor that achieves speeds up to 1,000-in. of label web per minute.

May 2, 2009

Converting equipment

High-speed gluing/inspection

Valco Melton’s 524 series glue valves feature advanced solenoid technology for short glue patterns at high machine speeds.

May 2, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Live-drum spiral conveyor

Nercon’s spiral conveyor system uses a cylindrical drum that assists in driving the modular plastic belt providing low belt tension, increased elevation changes and capacity, design and product range versatility and low maintenance.

May 2, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Time to collaborate

Discussions of orchestral music and opera often include talk of a leitmotif, a recurring melody or theme driving the piece forward.

May 1, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Bar-code labeling upgrade improves inventory control

Joy Cone Co. installs a bar-code printer/applicator.

April 30, 2009

Secondary Packaging

How to fit more cases per pallet

Video from Cape Systems shows how within a few seconds of entering your data you can view a range of on-screen diagrams and reports to find the right solution for your product and case size.

April 29, 2009

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Winery enhances over-labeling efficiencies

Automated print/apply system saves time and labor costs, while increasing label placement accuracy.

April 28, 2009

Cartoning

Seal bar wrapper boasts 100 cpm surge rate

To push wrapping speed beyond aggressive 75 cpm specification, Tekkra applies Schneider Electric/ELAU automation.

April 27, 2009