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Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Panel discussion on packaging line productivity

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute held its first Packaging Machinery Management Conference September 4-5 at Doral Eaglewood Conference Resort in Itasca, IL.

August 31, 2003

Flexible packaging

Retort zippers

The Presto Products Fresh-Lock® zipper brand launched a new line of polypropylene zippers for retort and other high-temperature packaging applications.

August 31, 2003

Filling/capping, dry

Capsule filler/checkweigher

The GKF 2500 ASB capsule filler from Bosch mates the proven design of the company’s GKF 2000 with the technology of the Bosch KKE 2500 capsule checkweigher in one integrated unit. Machine closes the control loop between filler and checkweigher, employing measurements of capsule weight to control the filling process.

August 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc: Air-actuated switches

A new group of air-actuated electrical switches that use pneumatics to remotely pilot electrical switches is available from Clippard Instrument Laboratory.

August 31, 2003

Closures

Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions: Servo motor/drive for liquid packaging

Elau introduces the PacDrive™ SCL-055 integral servo motor/drive in a form factor designed to overcome the physical constraints of beverage, pharmaceutical, food, and other liquid packaging applications.

August 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

Xycom Automation: Xycom Automation: Master module

DeviceNet Master capability for the GLC2000 Series of all-in-one human-machine interface and controllers is offered by Xycom Automation. The DeviceNet Master module allows the GLC2000 Series to control DeviceNet, a widely used I/O network.

August 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

Leeson Electric: Lightweight gear reducer

Leeson Electric’s aluminum gear reducers offer a lightweight alternative to cast-iron worm and coaxial (in-line) helical gear reducers. Reducers are said to offer compact construction, lower purchase and shipping costs, and mounting flexibility.

August 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

Rittal Corp.: Industrial workstations

A modular system of industrial workstations is available from Rittal Corp. Designed to increase workspace and offer safety and ergonomics, workstations include contemporary aesthetics to blend into virtually any operating environment. System offers 17” and 21” monitor housings attached to a work surface, and a base that may be configured with a pedestal or enclosure.

August 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

SERCOS N.A.: Next-generation SERCOS

Improving ease of integration by supporting higher protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, and Profibus from office and fieldbus communication is one of the cornerstones of the newly announced Next-Generation SERCOS initiative.

August 31, 2003

Converting equipment

Clemson upgrades printing/converting facilities

Clemson University is upgrading its Printing/Converting facilities in a new building that will house a new three-color rotary die-cutter for corrugated applications.

August 31, 2003

Conveying & accumulation

Web Plus: New or enhanced Web sites

Ouellette Machinery Systems Inc.

August 31, 2003

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Companies

McCormick & Co., Inc.

August 31, 2003