Secondary Packaging

Industry’s first servo-based solution for triangulated retail ready trays

IPak’s TF200 delivers speed, tray flexibility, and forming consistency in a simpler, easier to maintain design than traditional mechanical solutions. Additional benefits include modular construction for easy integration and maintenance, fewer wear parts, precise control, and reliable operation in demanding locations. Booth # N-4006

October 30, 2012

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Secondary Packaging

Video: Shrink sleeve applicator for demanding environments, including wet filling rooms

Axon’s Aurora series of shrink sleeve applicators has migrated into demanding environments. A new option has been developed for beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dairy, chemical, and other manufacturers looking for the performance and versatility of stainless steel. Booth # N-3919

October 30, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Video: Range of new label printer applicators increases uptime and lowers cost

ID Technology’s Model 252 range of label printer applicators feature centerline modularity design. Centerline modularity creates easily identifiable reference points for default calibration. This gives packaging lines increased uptime and lower operating costs. Booth # N-4021

October 30, 2012

Contract Packaging

Anatomy of a high-speed pharma line installation

The only thing faster than Praxis’ new high-speed tablet line is the company’s expansion into vertically integrated pharma packaging

October 30, 2012

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Liquid filler for free-flowing as well as viscous products

An integral part of an integrated packaging line, the V300 Liquid Filler accommodates free-flowing to viscous products and a variety of container sizes and shapes.

October 30, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Case taping adjusts for varying case heights

A new case taper on display at the 3M booth was notable for how readily it adjusts to different-sized cases.

October 29, 2012

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Bionic handling system with adaptive fingers

Festo demonstrates the company's bionic handling system technology, which consists of three basic elements for spatial movement: hand axis and a gripper with adaptive fingers.

October 29, 2012

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Faster, smarter bar-coding with UV

Find out why a new carton feeder for bar code printing and verification uses water-resistant, UV curable ink for higher frequency jetting for faster, higher quality printing and more.

October 29, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New hybrid printer for tablet blister packs adds serialization-capable digital printing capability

New hybrid printer for blister machines features 2 modules, one that utilizes a print mat, and one that is digital. This system allows for multi-color, large coverage, and a low operating cost. Allows for serialization of data, including bar, matrix, and alphanumeric codes.

October 29, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

The new advanced fiber laser from Matthews

The Fiber laser wavelength is ideal to mark at high speed steel, stainless, titanium, and various high density plastics with contrast. This system is available is 10, 20, 30 and 50 watt power options.

October 29, 2012

Protective/transport packaging

Reinforced packaging protects products with sharp edges during shipment

Nomaco's Nomapack EPX edge-protection system incorporates a reinforced plastic channel to prevent sharp edges from breaking through packaging.

October 29, 2012

Containers

iPad app helps you get a handle

PakTech demonstrates a new iPad app that helps packagers identify the correct handle to use on a variety of packaging applications, from single-serve to multi-packs.

October 29, 2012

Cartons and boxes

Stronger, smarter produce tray & erector

International Paper displays open-top produce trays with a partial lid that includes special features for greater strength and ergonomics; and also shows us a compact tray erector to automate tray use.

October 29, 2012