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

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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

Flexibles

Stabilized films

New England Extrusion trademarked Rayflex®, a family of white films engineered to withstand prolonged periods of exposure to the sun. Applications include agricultural/chemical packages, lawn and garden bags and pouches, and any other packaged product that might be subject to extended exposure to UV light.

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

Flexibles

Sealed without a kiss?

When Hamburg, Germany-based Beiersdorf wanted to improve the packaging for its Nivea Visage facial cleansing tissues, a Holland-based injection-molder developed a container using some sophisticated plastics.

August 31, 2003

Containers

Rigid bulk packaging growth projected

Rigid intermediate bulk containers (RIBCs) and materials handling containers will pave the way for rigid bulk packaging growth in the United States. That’s according to The Freedonia Group, whose study Rigid Bulk Packaging projects demand for this type of packaging in the U.S.

August 31, 2003

Closures

Twist & Pour for quarts, too

For 2003, Sherwin-Williams has begun to move several of its paint brands into new square quart high-density polyethylene containers that are similar to the gallon Twist & Pour jugs introduced last year.

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

Closures

Packaging redesign for potting soil

The Scotts Co. recently chose Marketing By Design, Inc. to refresh and update the packaging design of its potting soil product line. The line includes eight SKUs in multiple size recloseable plastic bags that hit the market in April.

August 31, 2003