Controls & Machine Components

Now hear this: Packaging World launches podcast

You can now hear the latest packaging developments directly from our editors on PackCast, our new podcast.

January 31, 2006

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Controls & Machine Components

ELAU introduces new servomotor family optimized for packaging machinery

New technology makes PacDrive™ SH Series smaller, quieter, smoother running, longer life, more cost effective and powerful.

January 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Tips: Stop RFID Tag Damage Caused by Static

RFID tags can be damaged by static. Receive Tech Tips brief from Simco on how to reduce damage from direct electrostatic discharge.

January 30, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Level sensor

The Series 7330 Pro-Stik® II continuous level sensor from Ametek incorporates field programmable scan and enhanced safety into magnetostrictive sensing technology.

December 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Stepper drive

Applied Motion Products offers the new STAC6 High Performance Stepper Drive, available with 2 integral control options. Features include current output from 0.5 to 6.0 amps, 90-135 VAC input, 50/60 Hz, and software-selectable resolutions from 200 to 51겨 steps/revolution at speeds to 133 revolutions/sec.

December 31, 2005

Secondary Packaging

Midwest Poultry: Random case sealer for egg cartons

The private-label egg packer Midwest Poultry, North Manchester, IN, relies on a Marq Model HPR random top-and-bottom case sealer that accepts the total outflow from more than a dozen production lines. It operates at rates of 12-18 cases/min. A light curtain at the infeed identifies the case size via its height. The sealer\'s servo-driven assembly adjusts quickly and accurately to various case heights.

December 31, 2005

Secondary Packaging

Brenton acquires Robocaser product line

Pro Mach's Brenton Engineering div. acquired the Robocaser product line from Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed, Inc.

December 31, 2005

Flexible packaging

SidePouch bagging system

The FAS SPrint SidePouch bagging system from Automated Packaging Systems has a conveyor of pre-opened bags ready for immediate loading from a 60"-wide load area.

December 31, 2005

Closures

Build sales through universal design

In 1985, Ron Mace, an internationally renowned architect, product designer, and educator, coined the term “universal design” (UD).

December 31, 2005

Labels

P&G extends branding to cap, meeting tight launch timetable

Distinctive on-cap shrink-sleeve label clarifies new product varieties in cross-promotion for Tide with Febreze while also passing rigorous production-line requirements.

December 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Look who's specifying Make2Pack now

Learn how you can profit from the upcoming ISA 88.05 standard. Come to our luncheon briefing during IPACK-IMA. Qualified* pre- registered attendees will receive complimentary Turin 2006 Winter Olympics tickets, courtesy of ELAU.

December 31, 2005

Conveying & accumulation

QC Industries Celebrates 25th Anniversary

QC Industries celebrates their 25th anniversary in 2006 with year-long customer appreciation events, activities and festivities.

December 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

New standard could be the key to machine sales

The following message from Make2Pack goes out to packaging equipment builders and automation suppliers:

December 31, 2005