Secondary Packaging

New shrink packer handles a range of pack styles

The newest edition to Standard-Knapp's Tritium line, the 298 Tritium tray shrink packer with Robo-Wand wrapping module supports tray, pad, or unsupported pack styles in a single machine.

October 7, 2015

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Controls & Machine Components

High speed and accuracy with FIT digital loadcells

Hi-tech FIT (Fast Intelligent Transducer) digital loadcells from HBM offer high speed and accuracy in dynamic filling and checkweighing applications.

October 7, 2015

Filling/capping, dry

First U.S. split hopper for auger fillers constructed of urethane

Timm Johnson of Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery outlines the benefits of the company's new urethane split hopper, which gives operators easy access for easy cleaning and tool changeover.

October 7, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Markem-Imaje Mark and Read solution

Markem-Imaje’s CoLOS software and bundled Mark & Read solution ensures a consistently clear, correct and compliant code.

October 7, 2015

Adhesive application

Hot melt hoses and applicator guns

ITW Dynatec highligted melters, heated hoses, and applicator guns at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. These are suitable for use in a variety of packaging applications, including cartoning, case sealing, and tray forming.

October 6, 2015

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Better material handling

A new HV drive from Syntron Material Handling brings benefits in conveying and feeding product. Easy-to-work-on unit simplifies wash down. Travel speed is 80 feet/min, which is said to be the fastest on the market today.

October 6, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New thermal-transfer printers

Multiple interfaces are standard on the NX Series of thermal-transfer printers from SATO. Both 4- and 6-inch models are available.

October 6, 2015

Coding/marking

Aggregation right through to palletizing

Serialization solution shown by OCS Checkweigher focuses on aggregation of bottles in multilayer cases. Aggregation is finalized when cases go onto a pallet.

October 6, 2015

Cartoning

New twist on anti-counterfeiting

Romaco has teamed up with Nano 4 U in developing a new method of adding a hologram to a blister pack so that counterfeiters can be thwarted.

October 6, 2015

Material handling

Watch for ‘smart coolers’ for patients

TR 72— Passive Thermal Protection Systems for Global Distribution: Qualification and Operational Guidance—now available for download.

October 6, 2015

Material handling

LIVE FROM PDA EUROPE: Watch for ‘smart coolers’ for patients

TR 72— Passive Thermal Protection Systems for Global Distribution: Qualification and Operational Guidance—now available for download.

October 6, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Meet the workhorse of shrink sleeve applicators

The LX-150 Shrink Sleeve Label and Tamper Evident Band applicator from American Film & Machinery is a workhorse, capable of 24-hour operation and shrink sleeve placement of up to 300 products per minute. The LX-150’s standard dual unwind system allows for quick roll changeovers and continuous operation.

October 6, 2015

Plastics/resins

Bronco Wine field-tests 750-mL PET bottle

Bronco Wine tests a 750-mL PET bottle for its Green Fin and Hacienda brands, making the switch from glass to PET for greater consumer convenience and sustainability advantages.

October 6, 2015