Secondary Packaging

Robots add corner boards to pallets

Replacing the need for labor-intensive manual placement of pallet corner boards, Orion Packaging Systems new Automatic Corner Board Placer can add corner boards to the four edges of a pallet using robotic systems at speeds from 50 to 75 loads/hr.

September 28, 2011

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 990

Secondary Packaging

Top-load robotic case loader offers job flexibility

The TriVex RL automated robotic case loader from Douglas Machine is recommended for jobs requiring frequent format changes and high efficiencies.

September 28, 2011

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

Water-soluble pouch packaging machine reduces scrap

Said to be the fastest vertical-style water-soluble pouch-packaging machine on the market, the Hydroforma from Cloud Packaging Solutions also offers a reduced scrap rate of 8% to 12% versus the 20% to 30% scrap rate of competitive machines.

September 28, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

CP Packaging thermoformer relies on Bosch Rexroth automation technology for sanitation and safety

Bosch Rexroth teams up with CP Packaging to eliminate components and increase uptime on its Vision Pack thermoformer for large cheese and deli applications.

September 27, 2011

Flow wrapping

Inverted wrapper handles delicate product

The Pack 301 inverted wrapper from Bosch Packaging allows for the gentle handling and packaging of products that cannot be run on a horizontal machine.

September 27, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Robotic cartoner/case packer

From Schneider Packaging Equipment comes a robotic cartoner and case loader that is designed for extreme flexibility.

September 27, 2011

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

Continuous-motion stand-up pouch form/fill/seal machine

The Maksimal Series machine from Aagard combines continuous-motion pouch forming, filling, and sealing for the first time.

September 27, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

2011 Clear Choice Awards: Innovation in glass pack design recognized

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) has announced the winners of its 2011 Clear Choice Awards. Sponsored by GPI since 1989, the awards honor consumer product goods manufacturers that expand the frontiers of glass packaging design by using glass containers in innovative ways.

September 27, 2011

Filling/capping, dry

Flavored glucose in stick packs provides tasty relief to diabetics

New stick packages make it convenient and ‘cool’ for children to prevent low blood sugar.

September 27, 2011

Containers

Smith & Nephew launches wound therapy system in Canada

PICO system is a single-use, negative pressure system that eliminates the need for bulky containers.

September 27, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Job market figures paint unhealthy picture--with healthcare an exception

A grim unemployment report is the centerpiece of political debate, yet healthcare jobs continue to increase.

September 27, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Low-cost L-sealer

Texwrap showed the Spartan 2215 L sealer that competes with low-cost imports. Handles up to 30 packages/min.

September 26, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Pneumatic safety valve protects against unintended movement

If barrier is broken by operator, systems immediately dumps air and stops motion, offers additional protection against unintended restarts.

September 26, 2011