Secondary Packaging

Video: Axon introduces a new generation shrink sleeve applicator for lower gauge films

The Axon Aurora® Wide shrink sleeve applicator is engineered to apply lower gauge films of up to 400 mm in Layflat Width. This innovative, mandrel-style applicator is equipped with Allen Bradley controls, servo automation, PackML programming, and plug-n-play functionality for hassle-free upgradeability and customization.

September 18, 2013

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Secondary Packaging

Hartness expands product portfolio

Hartness assumes responsibility of Meurer product line in North America adding mid-speed case packing and film solutions to end-of-line product portfolio.

September 16, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Brenton celebrates 25 years of packaging machinery manufacturing

Brenton grew from a regional custom manufacturer to a worldwide expert in end of line packaging automation and productivity improvement, offering excellent customer service. Brenton’s product line includes a wide range of case packers, shrink wrappers, palletizers, material handling, and robotic solutions.

September 12, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: Currie by Brenton’s MasterPal palletizes or depalletizes fast and gently

The Currie by Brenton MasterPal™ loads or unloads almost any type of product – bulk items, trays, large loads, and bundles – up to five full 500 pound layers a minute using a servo-operated rotary tool and slat system that quickly and gently handles full layers of product with each motion and outperforms vacuum pick and rollers.

September 12, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Douglas Contour shrink packaging provides low-cost, high-speed packaging

The gas powered heat tunnel and automatic changeover features improve efficiency and lower operating costs for this high speed tray-shrink system.

September 11, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: Ossid offers the 500Si stretch overwrapper for meat and produce packers

The 500Si features Ossid’s gripper chain stretch technology – the same technology found on the company’s top of the line models – and a wrap rate of up to 120 trays per minute, making it easy for protein and produce packaging operations to offer their customers quality wrapped packages at an affordable price.

September 11, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: DEKKA unveils new case sealer that offers an alternative to manual case forming

The DEKKA 100 Semi-Automatic Case Sealer is a compact system ideal for tight space production sites needing greater efficiency with small investment, requiring only 44x25 inches of floor space and providing a simple user interface, easy size adjustments, and reliable tape application.

September 11, 2013

Robotics

Cancer diagnostics firm automates bottle filling, capping, labeling

Dako’s compact robotic bottling system frees up vital production floor space, increases speed, and reduces labor costs, filling different bottle shapes and sizes with no mechanical setup between production runs.

September 10, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Douglas Axiom® IM packs 1-gallon water containers into 8-sided cases with excellent stacking strength

The infeed and product loading system minimize accumulation pressures to achieve high speeds. True to the Axiom, positive flap control and case forming make this solution possible.

September 6, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Douglas' Invex® IM brings a high level of performance to mid-range applications

Its simplistic combination of design, positive drive technology and control avoids compromise and maximizes performance.

August 28, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: Niverplast's Combi-plast Systems Turns Flat Boxes into Constructed Lined Containers

Production rate is up to 16 boxes per minute and the system is suited for a wide variety of box sizes for 24-hour non-stop operation.

August 28, 2013

Secondary Packaging

New controls package bring versatility, functionality, and low TCO

Like most OEMs, Package Machinery Co. looks for ways to reduce TCO for its customers. A switch to a new controls package brought significant progress.

August 26, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Automation helps laundry service company grow

Hotel and rental property owners in this Atlantic coastal strip are well served by a small laundry service company that outperforms larger competitors by leveraging automation.

August 26, 2013