Easy-opening tape

The Zipper, made by Soco System (Waukesha, WI), is a small triangular piece of paper applied by a special unit on a carton sealer to the trailing end of the tape.

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This allows the carton to be opened without the use of knives or scissors. The Zipper also acts as a TE mechanism as the tag will be missing if the case has been opened and retaped. Logos, bar codes and color coding are available. The Zipper unit can be supplied with a new carton sealer by Soco or it can be incorporated into existing Soco carton sealers.

F4 robots take the plastic blisters from the product belt and immediately group them in the correct position on the Transmodul.

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.

Z.ZAG palletizer

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.

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.

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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.

Plant-based film-ready shrink, case packing equipment

Plant-Based-Film-Ready Shrink, Case Packing Equipment

Plant-based Truly Green Film from Polypack is derived 100% from sugar cane, and attendant machines can run it without a hitch. Applications include retail and distribution packs.

Large-format bagger, case/tray packer, and robotic palletizer are integrated to deliver retail and e-com packaging in one line.

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.

The KST 55-712 is a single-zone system with five rows of steam distribution tubes on both sides of each zone.

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.

From Massman comes a new compact, low-cost-of-operation HMT-Mini top only case sealer.

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’.

Club store case format or retail-ready pack can be done by this versatile case packer.

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.

Visit JLS Automation at Booth LS-6135 to see the new Peregrine cartoning system.

Industry-Changing Robotic Carton Loader

Cartoning system features distinctive, unprecedented construction.

The EXS-100 semi-automatic strapping machine applies a plastic strap around overfilled and heavy-weight packages.

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.

Bosch Packaging Technology took its bar wrapping to a new level at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

Integrated bar packaging

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Bosch Packaging Technology showcased one version of its highly efficient seamless bar packaging systems.

The SCARA robot on the Douglas top-load case packer collates pouches and then inserts them into a case.

Robotic top loader

There was no shortage of robotics in the Central Hall of PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

The 3600C offers a competitive price, small footprint, and performance features normally found on higher priced case packers.

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.

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.

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.

More in Secondary/end-of-line

HL4200 high level palletizer

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.

Social media push pitted fictional Mike against fictional Ike in an equally fictional falling out.

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.

Molson Coors' flexible end-of-line robotics handles many pack formats.

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.

In its report, PMMI found there are six variables that go into calculating ROI.

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.

Thinking about installing robots in your packaging plant but don’t know where to start?

Considering robotics?

Thinking about installing robots in your packaging plant but don’t know where to start? Below, packagers share advice based on their experiences maneuvering the brave new world of robotic automation.

The palletizing solution uses a four-axis robot from Fanuc. At presstime, the line was idle, as it was BASF’s slow season.

Robotic palletizer doubles output for BASF

Sparks, GA facility replaces semi-automated palletizing process with a robotic palletizing cell that increases the case-per-minute speed of 6 to 8/min up to 15/min.

A SCARA robot picks six tubs of dairy product from a conveyor and places them into a corrugated tray.

End-of-line automation handles dairy tubs with care

Six robots on a new packaging line at Czech dairy Choceňská mlékárna quickly and gently case-pack and palletize tubs of product at 20,000/hr.

The robot picks two rows of six 4-lb bags from a conveyor and transfers them to the display.

Robots enable value-added packaging for sugar

Michigan Sugar Company adds robotic palletizing for bundled trays and display pallets that offer flexibility and high-efficiency picking.

A six-axis articulated robot applies corner boards to the four edges of the pallet, after which it is stretch wrapped.

Grape packer comes in from the fields, automates packaging

California grape grower breaks with tradition, bringing grape packing in-house and automating the process with semi-automated packing lines and robotic depalletizing and palletizing.