Sustainability

An Innovative and Sustainable non-foil push-through Blister Lidding from Winpak

A non-foil based lidding designed for easy push-through of medication and an ideal replacement for aluminum foil that seals to most commonly used blister films.

November 16, 2014

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Sustainability

Eye-popping news for sustainable, 3D paper packaging

Highly tactile and sustainable, new paper-based embossing, thermoforming and f/f/s technologies based on FibreForm, from BillerudKorsnäs, are now available in North America.

November 14, 2014

Closures

The next generation reclosable system for flexible packaging

Hook-to-hook technology from APLIX is revolutionizing the packaging industry by offering a unique and fun solution to reclosing flexible packages.

November 14, 2014

Converting equipment

World’s first Euclid II installed

Italian carton converter Pringraf is in the process of installing in Campochiaro, Italy, the world's first Euclid II, a digital creasing and laser cutting machine.

November 14, 2014

Filling/capping, dry

Multi-point depositor mounts on cup or tray lines

Yamato's multi-point depositor mounts on cup or tray lines, or on thermoforming lines, and features modular discharge scales that deposit product in collection chambers. Unit features tool-less changeover and high sanitation capabilities.

November 13, 2014

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Model XYS08 VFFS Bagger offers ultrasonic sealing, high speed bagging

High-speed ultrasonic cross-seal and vertical seal machine, dubbed XYS08 from Triangle, is designed for powders, confectionary, lettuce and cheese applications, as well as quick changeover to heat sealing for nuts and snacks. Ultrasonic sealing reduces leakers and uses less film. Sealer is available in three different sanitation levels: stainless steel, stainless steel washdown, and 3A designation.

November 13, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Subzero palletizing robot works in the cold

Arctic palletizing robot from KUKA Robotics is designed for frozen food facilities and cold storage warehouses. Special modifications allow it to operate at temperatures down to -30 deg. C. It is available with payload capacities of 120, 180, and 240 kilograms.

November 13, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Compact and space saving – Pester monoblock case packer/palletizer

PEWO-form SLP2 Compact - monoblock case packer/palletizer with minimum space requirements of 90 sqft, with company-developed robots for flexible case packing and palletizing applications. Fast change-over time by means of 23 menu-controlled servo-axes and pallet change without machine downtime, unit has a full complement of safety features, ready for track & trace integration.

November 13, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Wrap-around cartoner reflects OEM's 'custom' roots

Watch this video to see close-up how Stantech has designed its wrap-around cartoner for a glimpse of the company's legacy of secondary, end-of-line packaging solutions for food and other applications.

November 13, 2014

Conveying & accumulation

Ultrasonics prevent fine powder from blinding

Watch this demonstration closely; if you blink, you might miss it! The video shows how Russell Finex' Vibrasonic deblinding system sends ultrasonic waves across a fine wire mesh screen, preventing flour from blinding, or plugging and, in turn, slowing the free flow of the fine powder.

November 13, 2014

Protective/transport packaging

Nomaco debuts bio-based protective foam

Nomaco launches sugarcane-based NomaGreen Natural foam at Pack Expo, providing a more sustainable alternative to PE foam while maintaining the same high performance. Also learn about an LDPE blend that performs just like polyurethane foam and an innovative edge solution to protect heavier items, such as windshields, during shipping.

November 13, 2014

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

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