Protective/transport packaging

Blow-molding not just for bottles anymore

A pair of protective cushions extrusion/blow-molded from 100% recycled low-density polyethylene is saving Schaumburg, IL-based Motorola over $350ꯠ/yr in material costs alone.

October 31, 1997

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Flexible packaging

Vertical f/f/s system

The Phaser vertical form/fill/seal system from Eagle Packaging (Oakland, CA) is a low-cost machine designed for customers who want to upgrade from manual to automated operations.

September 30, 1997

Flexibles

H-bliss former

The Moen (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Model PH106-HFB "Fort Bliss" H-Bliss former creates H-Bliss displays. These consist of a bliss body wrap uniquely formed and glued to an H-divider.

September 30, 1997

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Mobile blister packager

The newest version of the EZ Blister(TM) mobile blister packaging machine from UK-based Sepha Products (Irvine, CA) will be shown at PackExpo West. Designed for low-volume package development, it is suitable for pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications.

September 30, 1997

Sustainability

IBC for liquids

The Ironman(TM) is a liquid bulk container from American Industries (Ridgefield, NJ) that meets new U.N. requirements for durability and environmental issues.

September 30, 1997

Containers

Packaging services

Sonoco's Industrial Container Div. (Marietta, GA) has launched its Packaging Services business, designed to provide custom-tailored solutions for handling IBCs.

September 30, 1997

Closures

Closure for juice

Rexam Closures (Evansville, IN) has introduced a linerless TE closure with modified buttress unscrewed threads for juice applications. The 43 mm TI-2000 closure features an integral folding bead seal that provides a resilient "gasket" for more secure sealing.

September 30, 1997

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Cap feeder

The Aidlin Series CF20/24S cap feeder from Gebo (Bradenton, FL) is designed to orient and feed sports caps or TE rings to bottles. It uses a new method of orientation, says the company, to apply closures at speeds to 300/min.

September 30, 1997

Sustainability

Air cushions

FP Intl. (Redwood City, CA) has introduced Flo-Pak Cell-O air cushions as an alternative to paper packaging. Products are safeguarded by inserting one or more of the clear, HDPE cushions in the shipping container.

September 30, 1997

Flexibles

Dispensing valves

EFD's (E. Providence, RI) Model 752V compact dispensing valves offer a fast cycle rate, adjustable fluid flow control, and drip-free shutoff to provide fast, repeatable dispensing of low- to medium-viscosity fluids.

September 30, 1997

Containers

Color monitor

Allen-Bradley (Bloomington, MN) has introduced a new CRT monitor designed specifically for industrial environments. The XGA monitor is a 17" diagonal CRT that uses the latest flat square tube (FST) technology for a highly detailed display.

September 30, 1997

Containers

Lid closer

Mardem's (Red Bank, NJ) Model LC-5 lid crimper is designed to automatically crimp or press close 5-gal metal and plastic lids at speeds to 15 pails/ min.

September 30, 1997

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

Flexible package cans aroma

This French coffee producer is the first to use a unique "flexible can" produced by an integrated grinding/packaging system that allows immediate filling and keeps aromas in.

September 30, 1997