Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-res UV coding/marking

PACK EXPO 2012: MapleJet explains how its high-resolution inkjet coding/marking printers use quick-cure UV inks on a wide variety of different substrates--virtually any surface, the company says.

November 29, 2012

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Operational Excellence

Pack Expo 2012: ISTA announces Responsible Packaging by Design Guide

Learn more about the Intl. Safe Transit Assn., its step-by-step process management standard for the design, testing, and qualification of responsible packaging that meets industry, consumer, and regulatory expectations.

November 29, 2012

Protective/transport packaging

Pack Expo 2012: Molded fiber for foodservice, electronic, and disposable hospital products

The use of renewable molded fibers to create packaging and products continues to grow globally, fueled in part by both sustainability issues and advancing technological developments.

November 29, 2012

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

Pack Expo 2012: Stand-up pouch machine with top spout closure applicator

Shown at the AlliedFlex Technologies booth is the Mespack H-220 stand-up pouch machine that automatically applies a special top spout closure for products including baby foods and applesauce.

November 29, 2012

Tamper-evident machinery

Pack Expo 2012: Induction cap sealer takes technology to the Max

Enercon says improvements to its Super Seal Max induction cap sealer make this machine the "world’s fastest," with a 20% higher rate of performance. A new software-driven operating system, based on the company’s Super Seal Touch architecture, offers improved ease of use and response.

November 29, 2012

Closures

Pack Expo 2012: Dispensing cap activated by consumers

Universal dosage and dispensing cap from Tap The Cap can be filled with powdered ingredients so consumers can conveniently dispense them into bottled beverages.

November 29, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Dual-infeed palletizer handles products from two different lines

TopTier's dual-infeed Robotier robotic palletizer with integrated, concurrent stretch wrapping for case, bag, and bundle palletizing; receives two distinct products from two different product lines, wrapping loads as they're built.

November 29, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Tape heads deliver secure seal

On the ShurSeal tape heads displayed by ShurTape, a 5-point wipe-down system means secure adhesion of tape to box as adhesive is driven firmly into the case.

November 28, 2012

Converting equipment

Roll and blow tech for plastic bottles

Printpack produces plastic rollstock that can be fed through a unique Agami system that rolls and blows bottles up to 500 mL. Non-barrier for dairy, or barrier for hot fill or aseptic filling.

November 28, 2012

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Vacuum cups designed for snack bags

A specially designed skirt material on these vacuum pickup cups from Piab makes them uniquely suitable for picking and case packing flexible film bags of potato chips and other snacks.

November 28, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Case packer leverages vision-guided robotics

Osprey case packing system from JLS greatly simplifies changeover, permitting a change in minutes, and sanitary design is a key characteristic.

November 28, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Low-cost flexo printer

Hapa, part of the Coesia group, was showing the Go-Flex, which is described as the lowest-cost UV flex printer on the market. It's especially suitable for coding variable information.

November 28, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Staples delivers custom box sizes with every order

Staples rolls out new technology that creates cartons sized to fit each individual order. When the program is fully implemented, Staples will produce up to 1 million custom cases/day.

November 28, 2012