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Challenging cheese products packed efficiently with new robotic cartoner
Inconsistently sized blisters of sliced cheese present a challenge when it comes to placing the same number of packs in a carton. New robotic system provides the solution.
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EndFlex: Palletizer
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A-B-C Packaging: Partition opener/inserter
Primary packaging
Paxiom Group Debuts Host of Primary, Secondary Packaging Equipment
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Plant-Based-Film-Ready Shrink, Case Packing Equipment
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Integrated ‘Bag-in-a-Box’ Line for Omnichannel Packaging
Large-format bagger, case/tray packer, and robotic palletizer are integrated to deliver retail and e-com packaging in one line.
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Shrink Tunnel Integrates Compact Steam Boiler
Inclusion of a compact steam boiler in new shrink-sleeve steam tunnel eliminates the need to install a costly remote boiler.
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Fully Automatic Case Former with Hot Glue
Streamlining the loading process with easier case loading via a Modular Expandable Magazine increases the capacity of case blanks in the machine.
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Top sealer features modularity
Modularity in machine design is a theme that frequently echoes when PACK EXPO rolls around, and PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019 was no exception.
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Space-Saving, Skid-Based Palletizer
The Quest Boxed-Bot space-saving skid-based robotic palletizer features a footprint starting at just 8’x10’.
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Modular Case/Tray Packer
The LSP Series packer from Delkor loads pouches vertically for a 14-count club store format or horizontally for a 4-count Cabrio retail-ready format.
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Industry-Changing Robotic Carton Loader
Cartoning system features distinctive, unprecedented construction.
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Strapping System Secures Overfilled, Heavy Packages
Machine applies plastic strapping to cases in a bottom-seal design to secure them for transportation.
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Emerson and Busse/SJI Collaborate on Palletizer Health App
The predictive maintenance technology will monitor pneumatics and vibration to detect issues and instruct workers on how to resolve it.
Primary packaging
Integrated bar packaging
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Bosch Packaging Technology showcased one version of its highly efficient seamless bar packaging systems.
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Robotic top loader
There was no shortage of robotics in the Central Hall of PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
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New Compact Case Packer for the Away-from-Home Towel and Tissue Industry
Edson's new 3600C case packer, debuting at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, offers a competitive price, small footprint, and performance features normally found on higher priced case packers.
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Automatic Case Former Speeds Case Size Changes
Wexxar Bel is using PACK EXPO Las Vegas to debut its Delta 1 fully automatic case former with MXM (Modular Expandable Magazine) System and auto adjust.
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Roberts PolyPro: Can handle applicator
See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-3414! Roberts PolyPro, a ProMach product brand, introduces the ICHA180 inline can handle applicator that applies Robert PolyPro’s HDPE #2 handles to four- and six-packs of beverages in 12 and 16 oz aluminum cans at speeds to 180 cpm. Unit is ideal for the craft beer and distilled spirits market.
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Wexxar Bel: Automatic case former
See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-2824! Wexxar Bel will debut its Delta 1 fully automatic case former with MXM (Modular Expandable Magazine) System and auto adjust. The open design of the MXM allows for manual case loading that can be adapted to automatic loading.
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Columbia Machine: High level palletizer
See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-4029! Columbia Machine will introduce the HL4200 high level palletizer with Smart Diagnostics. It includes bi-parting layer apron, centering side layer guides with Smart Squeeze, automatic hoist pins, and more.
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Massman Automation: Case sealer
See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-2414! Massman Automation Designs will introduce its compact HMT-Mini top only case sealer designed to use either glue or tape at speeds of up to 1,500 cases/hr. It seals standard cases up to 18 in. long, 16 in. wide, and 16 in. deep.
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Mike and Ikes Bounce Back via Social Media
A successful social media campaign put Mike and Ikes back into the regular movie theater and checkout line rotation. The big bump required a major automation installation.
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EDL Packaging Engineers: Single roll wrapping system
See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth # C-2414! EDL Packaging Engineers will exhibit its EDL Model 22-45 single roll product wrapping system designed to wrap both trayed and trayless products at rates up to 45 packages/min.
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Texwrap: Sideload bundler
See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-3029! Texwrap, a product brand of ProMach, introduces the Tekkra 200-series sideload bundler rated at 15 to 20 multi-packs/min of either supported or unsupported products.
Primary packaging
Flexible end-of-line robotics let Molson Coors mix formats
With more than 30 brands and an ever-widening array of pack formats, container sizes, and distribution channels, Molson Coors needed agile end-of-line equipment.
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Packagers realize ROI with robotics
Learn how six packagers justified the investment in robotic automation through benefits such as increased uptime, reduced labor costs, improved quality, decreased waste, and more.
