Secondary Packaging

Douglas' Vectra® Cartoner with robotic infeed eliminates change parts

Douglas' innovative robotic pick-and-place infeed eliminates over 30 star wheel change parts and manual adjustment points, reducing changeover by 20 minutes for single-serve cup applications. Integrated with Douglas' Vectra cartoner, the dual Fanuc M-3iA Delta robots provide no change in capital investment while gaining valuable production time.

February 15, 2015

Secondary Packaging: Page 134

Secondary Packaging

Heiber + Schröder’s CE 1000 Tray Former boosts productivity, reduces waste

The Heiber + Schröder CE 1000 tray former is one of the fastest tray formers on the market capable of forming a wide range of products including clamshells, leak proof containers, French fry scoops, plus many other formats. Watch this video for a short overview of the machine's capabilities which include options for gluing, quality control, and tooling for forming.

February 13, 2015

Robotics

ABB Robotics: Robot controller software

RobotWare 6 from ABB Robotics offers manufacturers greater flexibility and reliability, with an extensive toolbox for developers and broad communications capabilities; the enhancements improve the programming and control of robotic systems and equipment, without sacrificing motion control and safety.

February 6, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Cordless carton closers for a secure hold, with cordless convenience

Stapling boxes is now easy with BOSTITCH'S Cordless Carton Closers. The 12V MAX* cordless technology allows flexibility of work stations and eliminates hose interference. Users can now take the tool to their work, instead of being tied to a work station by a hose. Close boxes securely anywhere – production, distribution, and remote locations.

January 14, 2015

Robotics

Precise Automation: Collaborative robot

PAVP6 is a collaborative 6-axis robot equipped with an integrated controller and harnesses.

January 14, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Stretch hooding optimizes transport of fine wines

This leading German producer of sparkling wines and spirits finds stretch hooding to be just what is needed for protecting pallet loads during transport to customers.

January 9, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Automated by-the-book packaging for on-line orders

MBS Textbook Exchange realizes significant savings in shipping material costs, makes more efficient use of labor time, and delivers better-protected, easier-to-open packages.

January 8, 2015

Flexible packaging

Watch PMMI’s 2014 Packaging Line of the Year in action

Learn how Big Heart Pet Brands implemented new packaging technologies and fetched PMMI’s prestigious award.

December 18, 2014

Cartoning

Off The Shelf: Clever carton for Milk-Bone chews

It’s designed to look like a tooth paste carton so that pet owners will think ‘canine dental health’ when they encounter it in the store.

December 16, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Take the stress out of machine maintenance, cleaning

This freshly designed bottom loading vertical case packer from Schneider Packaging Equipment features an open structure, plus a 30 percent reduction in part count from previous models.

December 3, 2014

Cartoning

Healthy rewards for Big Heart Pet Brands

Customized carton closing equipment for a package whose shape and graphics make it look like a toothpaste carton was a key to this year’s PMMI Packaging Line of the Year.

November 19, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Automated palletizer with concurrent stretch wrap

TopTier's Downstacker is a fully automated automatic palletizer with concurrent stretch wrapping, and this must-see video will show you up-close how it works, from case-turning rollers to forming rows, stacking patterns and wrapping pallets with extreme efficiency.

November 18, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Compact case packer and palletizer cell

Aagard's small-footprint (9'9" x 13') Aspire combination case packer and palletizer is designed to replace your manual operations. See every step of the process and learn about its robotics, safety features and more.

November 18, 2014