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Somic America to Exhibit at PACK EXPO East
Somic America will be a first time exhibitor at PACK EXPO East showcasing its 424 T2 (D), SOMIC-FLEXX III, and ReadyPack case packers.
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Metal Detection Systems
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Combi Packaging Systems Welcomes New Employees
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E-Commerce Packaging Solution
Robotics
Tomato Grower Automates Palletizer to Stack Higher, Faster
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Horizontal Bucket Conveyor Designed for Bakery Application
Multi-Conveyor recently built a dual strand, roller chain conveyor with bucket-style attachments to transport loaves of bread—ultimately ending up at a robotic pick zone.
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Metal Finisher Saves Labor, Eliminates Product Damage
Oregon Powder Coating proactively boosts worker safety and product integrity with an orbital stretch wrapper.
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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
EndFlex’s Z.ZAG palletizer automatically uses vacuum generators to pick up cases one at a time and place them on a pallet from above. Its suction capacity is capable of lifting 40-lb boxes at speeds up to 360 boxes/hr.
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A-B-C Packaging: Partition opener/inserter
A-B-C Packaging offers the Model 70 partition opener/inserter with a dual servo powered partition handling device and no-tools changeover.
Primary packaging
Paxiom Group Debuts Host of Primary, Secondary Packaging Equipment
With a stable of brands occupying a common patch at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the Paxiom Group demonstrated its ability to cover the spectrum in the front of the packaging line.
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Get recognized for sustainability in food and beverage processing
ProFood World will honor food and beverage manufacturers who display exceptional improved performance through sustainability. Nominations are open; awards will be conferred in Chicago, June 9-10.
Primary packaging
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.
