Secondary Packaging

Multi-axis demo for pick-and-place, palletizing

B&R featured a live demo of a multi-axis ActuatorLine from Rollon. The unit demos a 5 actuator - 3 axis of motion infrared target practice game that is driven by B&R controls. Rollon X-Y-Z gantry is an out-of-the-box solution for pick and place, packaging, palletizing and depalletizing, delivering flexible, reliable, accurate linear motion controlled by B & R.

September 23, 2013

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Secondary Packaging

Palletize at speeds of 2 secs/bag

New robotic system from Fanuc is capable of palletizing 30+ bags/min and is suitable for cases or bags. The unique benefit is that this palletizer breaks the two second barrier for bag-to-bag palletizing.

September 23, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Robotic cartoning with collating and nesting

Delkor's C1 Robotic Packer is a result of that company's cooperation with Tetra Pak. System can pivot alternating containers to nest them in a carton in order to minimize unused space and maximize pallet density.

September 23, 2013

Conveying & accumulation

Video: Pro Mach Offers Complete End of Line Integrated System

Pro Mach’s End of Line Group provides single sourcing for complete, turnkey integrated systems optimized for each customer’s unique packaging needs. The integrated system includes components from five Pro Mach brands.

September 23, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: Orion introduces new AXIS six-sided stretch wrapping system

Orion’s new AXIS system applies film to all six sides of a pallet in multiple, user-defined patterns to deliver increased load reinforcement and maximum product protection and security. The new stretch wrapping system offers a high value alternative to steel or poly strapping.

September 20, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: IPak adds value and capability to TF-350 tray former

The new, improved servo-driven IPak TF-350 S-Series with enhanced servo-drive technology boasts superior speed, forming consistency, tray aesthetics, and flexibility in a simple, easy-to-maintain design. Improvements include decreased friction and wear as well as fewer parts to maintain.

September 18, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Video: Roberts PolyPro improves the packaging sustainability of its handles

Roberts PolyPro has developed a new two-pack bottle handle that decrease materials sourced and increases pallet utilization. The overall source reduction translates into a 26% lower cost for these new HDPE handles designed for carrying two-gallon jugs of refrigerated product.

September 18, 2013

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

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