Secondary Packaging

Thomasville rolls out RFID 'a la cart'

Thomasville Furniture’s RFID solution for boxed product moves around on wheeled carts at its Appomattox, VA, DC.

May 31, 2005

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Secondary Packaging

Hot-melt unit

Shure-Glue offers its NC-20 Pro-Series hot-melt unit built for medium-speed case sealing and high-speed cartooning. Applicator delivers flexibility, performance, and durability, company says.

May 31, 2005

Containers

Natrasorb® 900 moisture adsorber

NatraSorb 900 MoldedNatrasorb® 900 offers a moisture adsorber and a structural part in one and can replace product components such as:* Metal or plastic parts* Ballasts* Insulators* Shock pads and more Natrasorb 900 offers several distinct advantages for your packaging:* Extremely versatile composition has high moisture-adsorptive qualities, yet has good strength* Can be machined like nylon or aluminum* Ideal solution where restricted space or weight limits are an important design criteria* One or more structural parts may be made of Natrasorb 900, providing the needed adsorptive capacity without adding to the bulk weight of the product, component, or assembly Typical applications include:* Electronics* Refrigeration* Optics* Aerospace Controlled Adsorption RateNatrasorb 900 is an activated crystalline silico-aluminate with organic binders which gives the finished desiccant properties similar to those of thermoset plastics.

May 31, 2005

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Multiform™ Coated Solid Form™ (CSF) Sorbents

A compressed Sorbent to Save on Space and TimeThe Multiform™ Coated Solid Form™ (CSF) offers a compact sorbent material that can provide twice the adsorbent capacity as a similarly sized conventional sorbent.

May 31, 2005

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

In-Line Capping Equipment

Tightener Features:Fully adjustable for cap diameters ranging from 8 mm to 110 mm. Heavy-duty 304 stainless steel welded C frame.

May 31, 2005

Flexible packaging

Robots take over interpack 2005

A glimpse at some of the innovative new packaging machines introduced at the2005 interpack show.

May 31, 2005

Flexibles

Tarsus announces two new packaging events

Tarsus Group plc, in cooperation with Landon, Farrey & Associates, has launched two new packaging events: The Packaging Summit Conference, and Packaging Containers & Materials Expo.

May 31, 2005

Flexibles

Antiblock additive masterbatch

EASTPACK : At the EastPack show in New York this week, Ampacet is showing its Product 102286 high-clarity slip antiblock, a product that helps eliminate the loss of clarity that often accompanies anitblock use.

May 31, 2005

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Case packer

Robopack offers its ROBOPACK - 1010, modular case packer and/or tray packing/unpacking machine that runs up to 15 cases/min.

May 31, 2005

Sustainable Packaging

Marketing to Brand China

“Made in China” appears on virtually everything we buy these days, from underwear to vacuum cleaners to heavy-duty machinery.

May 31, 2005

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

In-line unscrambler

Now available from PackFeeder S.L. is the PackFeeder® in-line bottle unscrambler. Machine allows bottle to self-unscramble to the vertical position without using compressed air or vacuum.

May 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Entry-level RFID

Schober USA has introduced an entry-level machine that places RFID transponders under preprinted labels, for a cost-effective RFID solution. Technology works with transponders in accordance with ISO specifications, in widths from 10 mm to 160 mm.

May 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff Automation: Enhanced stepper control

The new Beckhoff KL2531 and KL2541 stepper motion terminals are a compact and cost-effective I/O alternative to traditional stepper controls. These advanced drive technology Bus Terminals integrate a compact motion control solution for small stepper motors to 200 W, eliminating the need for remote amplifiers.

May 31, 2005