Sustainability

New structure for salsa combines rigid and flexible materials

Ana’s Foods becomes the first user of a new packaging structure for its salsa that uses a rigid frame with flexible sides to reduce the use of plastic by up to 50%.

November 13, 2014

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 776

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

All new horizontal f/f/s for pharma and more

The Flexpack model F-150 horizontal form/fill/seal machine, just introduced on the 2014 Pharma Expo / Pack Expo show floor, gives you a showcase of the latest technology for feeding and filling, from package alignment photoelectrics to modular components to meet a wide range of application requirements.

November 13, 2014

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Automated filling, one ounce to one gallon

Find out how far beyond high-speed filling a rotary piston filler can go by watching how this unit from Cozzoli Machine Co. provides clean, easy-access design, tool-less changeover parts and user automation that does everything from real-time control to recipe-driven setups specific to the SKU being run.

November 13, 2014

Sustainability

HLP Klearfold offers greener plastic boxes

At Pack Expo, HLP Klearfold's VP of Marketing Pat McGee explains the basics of PET, RPET, and plant-based PET blends for rigid plastic folding cartons. Learn how using in-house extruders allows HLP Klearfold to control the quality of its 30% post-consumer recycled content RPET boxes as well as its 30% plant-based PlantBox option.

November 13, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Ink-jet line serves wide range of needs

Ink-jet printers from Citronix run the gamut from entry-level machines for two lines of code, to models that function in heavy dust/dirt environments. Operators can change the drop size with the push of a button. Up to 31-pixel messages can be printed, plus graphics and bar codes. A number of different languages are also on board, as Citronix sells into 40 countries.

November 13, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New print head technology

Newest full-color printer from Epson America features the firm's latest print head technology and is designed with high speeds and high-volume output in mind.

November 13, 2014

Secondary Packaging

CP3 wraparound case packer is fast and versatile

BPA (Blueprint Automation) had on display its CP3 wraparound case packer. It was shown packing capped pouches into modified RSC cases at a rate of 150 pouches/25 cases per minute. The unit can also handle standup pouches into open RSC cases, and other combinations.

November 13, 2014

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Breakthrough in thermoformable paper

Fiberform is a thermoform able paper-based material from Glenroy that is sent to Glenroy's customers in roll stock format. Sustainability is a key value proposition.

November 13, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Bulk depalletizer ideal for craft brewers

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. Central Regional Sales Manager Marc Antonio describes how the company's Model 108 depalletizer offers maximum bottle stability and smooth handling to craft brewers looking to automate their bulk bottle unloading.

November 13, 2014

Plastics/resins

Milliken clarifier for microwavable PP

At Pack Expo, Milliken's Brian Burton explains how the Millad NX 8000 clarifier makes polypropylene clearly competitive with PET, polystyrene, and polycarbonate for a variety of retail applications. Learn how clarified PP is an excellent option for prepared meals, foodservice, and takeout because it is microwavable, low-cost, has form versatility, and is readily recycled.

November 12, 2014

Conveying & accumulation

Robot with 16-kg payload

The KR 16 robot at the KUKA booth has 16 kg of payload capacity and about 1600 mm of reach. This system is especially suitable for a wide variety of case packing operations.

November 12, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Robotic case packer for pouches

The MSP-200 from Delkor is a mid-speed case packing system for pouches that loads Delkor Cabrio cases as well as other case styles by deploying two Fanuc robots. One robot aligns pouches while the other one picks them and inserts them into cases.

November 12, 2014

Contract Packaging

Covering a wide range of certified pre-owned equipment

The Frain Group provides an overview of their certified pre-owned equipment dealership. The company specializes in a wide range of equipment, from pumps or small pieces of labeling equipment, up to completely integrated lines.

November 12, 2014