Secondary Packaging

Cartoner for hand loading of product

Econo 60 is a new cartoner from Econocorp that operators activate by stepping on a foot switch. Uses a Nordson hot melt adhesive application system and runs at speeds to 60 cartons/min.

October 9, 2013

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Secondary Packaging

Random-height case taper

The 3M 7000 RKS random-height case taper from 3M has extruded columns for rugged durability. A photo-eye upper assembly switch helps position tape head where it's needed.

October 9, 2013

Material handling

Dyzle BV: Cold chain monitoring technology platform

Supports validated environment for GDP-compliant automated temperature monitoring in the pharmaceutical industry.

October 9, 2013

Operational Excellence

Serialization readiness: What about my partial containers?

When implementing serialization, it’s important to consider handling partial containers.

October 9, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

TURCK: Stainless steel junction box

With the ability to consolidate up to eight individual, localized analog or discrete signals into a single device, this junction box streamlines connectivity requirements.

October 9, 2013

Conveying & accumulation

Spiral elevator with compact footprint

New spiral elevator from Simplimatic has a 36-inch diameter and runs on a 12-inch pitch. It's expandable to different sizes. Optional is a co-helix on which containers can be collated.

October 9, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Wago: Current transformer disconnect terminal blocks

Wago Corporation's new 2007 Series TOPJOBS current transformer disconnect terminal blocks simplify current transformer testing, and increase safety within power monitoring applications with an intuitive orange three-position (Operating, Shorting and Measuring) disconnect lever.

October 9, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Parsec: Updated MOM software

The latest version of Parsec Automation’s TrakSYS Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) software – 8 R2 – provides a highly-integrated application that helps manufacturers to significantly improve asset utilization and efficiency, increase capacity of the current capital equipment, reduce production costs, decrease lead time, and improve profitability.

October 9, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Air-to-air heat exchangers

Available in 120VAC and 24 VDC models, AutomationDirect’s Stratus line now includes air-to-air heat exchangers – a closed-loop cooling system that employs the heat pipe principle to exchange heat from an electrical enclosure to the outside.

October 9, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Continuous belt conveyor for label applicator is portable, flexible

Designed to meet customer requirements for flexibility and portability, the Label-Aire Continuous Belt Conveyor (CBC) works in conjunction with a number of label applicator types and features a 3/8-HP motor that can move product at speeds to 125 ft/min. Belt widths range from 4 to 36 in., with conveyor lengths from 2 to 12 ft.

October 8, 2013

Controls & machine components

Vision hardware and software targets packaging and processing

Iris GT smart camera from Matrox, in an application designed by integrator Inventek Engineering, combines with Matrox' Design Assistant (DA) 3.0 smart camera software to inspect bottles presented by a robot. The Iris GT smart camera line lets users easily create their application's flowchart and HMI, and take projects from concept to completion in record time.

October 8, 2013

Containers

Bottles tell brand story for Ballast Point spirits

For San Diego’s first craft distiller, Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits, new packaging is playing a critical role in conveying a brand message for its line of spirits including Fugu Vodka, Old Grove Gin, Three Sheets Rum, and Devil’s Share Whiskey.

October 8, 2013

Sustainability

Pipette provider rewards reuse by planting trees

Rainin Instrument works with American Forests to plant a tree every time one of its service return kits is reused, with a minimum commitment of 5000 trees in 2013.

October 8, 2013