Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

French lab Aragan uses packaging with sliding mechanism

Opening and closing functionality in either single or double blister pack formats creates point of differentiation in pharmacies throughout France.

September 27, 2013

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Semi-automatic label applicator handles flat surfaces

Label applicator AP550 from Primera Technology applies product and identification labels onto a range of flat surfaces such as rectangular or tapered bottles, boxes, pouches, lids, tins, etc.

September 27, 2013

Protective/transport packaging

Flexible rollstock for tamper-evidence, labels, pouches

Converter Source One Packaging offers flexible packaging solutions from tamper-evident PVC/PET-G/PLA rollstock, shrink bands, neck bands, printed shrink labels, preforms, shrink bags, poly bags, stand-up pouches, polyolefin shrink film, BOPP, shrink bundling film, pressure sensitive labels, and lidding film. Full scale state-of-the-art converting facility accommodates all sized orders with lead times to meet production schedules.

September 27, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Track and trace/serialization for bottles

Marchesini Group's NERI RE202 1T 1C automatic rotary labeling machine applies self-adhesive or glued labels; can be equipped with one to two label dispensing heads. Designed to position and label oval, shaped, or cylindrical containers.

September 27, 2013

Adhesive application

Hot melt delivery system

Graco Inc.'s InvisiPac Tank-Free hot melt delivery system supplies adhesive and melts it to meet your application's demand, meaning less adhesive time at high temperatures, thereby producing less char and material degradation. Offers startup in less than 10 min, reducing downtime.

September 26, 2013

Conveying & accumulation

High-speed FlexPicker with vacuum gripper

ABB's new 8-kg IRB 360 FlexPicker with Schmalz vacuum gripper uses vision guidance and conveyor tracking to individually pick random-positioned bottles, providing a robust method for handling heavier individual products and larger product groupings in multi-pick applications, with the ability to handle up to 500 products/min.

September 25, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Label printer/applicator that sends text messages

Fox IV's latest label printer/applicator includes a modular print engine and a Rockwell PLC that facilitates integration with warehouse control systems. Unique texting option lets the machine send text messages to machine operators, maintenance technicians, and others who need to know machine conditions.

September 25, 2013

Flow wrapping

Horizontal long-dwell flow wrapper

Bosch Packaging Technology's new Pack 301 LD (long dwell) flow wrapper allows for longer sealing times compared with traditional rotary cutting heads, resulting in air-tight seams. Applicable for a variety of products, including fresh, perishable goods, and products packed in thick film such as medical goods.

September 25, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Case packer for bags and pouches handles stand-up and layflat configuration

BluePrint Automation's Swing Machine is a highly flexible case packer for bags and pouches, with the ability to pack them laying down or standing up on the same machine. Video shows pouches being packed in a retail-ready 3-sided display case.

September 25, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: IPak Debuts Enhanced TF-300CT Tray Former for Protein Packaging

At speeds up to 10 percent faster and a 24 percent smaller footprint, the IPak TF-300CT is the ideal solution for meat and poultry producers looking for greater efficiency and layout flexibility in their packaging lines.

September 25, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Video: ID Technology Introduces a New Workstation for Citronix ciSeries CIJ Printers

ID Technology features a news sturdy stainless steel stand with a small footprint for easy integration into production lines that is ergonomically designed to facilitate easy viewing of the display, convenient data entry, and access to the printer.

September 25, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: Wexxar/BEL showcases semi-automatic case former and sealer system

The BEL 150/505g4ss machine offers a washdown protected stainless steel system with corrosion-resistant, reduced-wear parts in an easy to operate compact design. It’s ideal for food and beverage plants needing a cost-effective, low maintenance case former and sealer system.

September 25, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: Roberts PolyPro Introduces a Semi-Automatic Handle Applicator

Roberts PolyPro’s innovative semi-automatic handle applicator is a solution for companies looking to cost effectively increase market penetration. The machine lowers risk in terms of capital costs when brand owners and contract packagers are expanding production to serve new markets.

September 25, 2013