Secondary Packaging

Industry’s first servo-based solution for triangulated retail ready trays

IPak’s TF200 delivers speed, tray flexibility, and forming consistency in a simpler, easier to maintain design than traditional mechanical solutions. Additional benefits include modular construction for easy integration and maintenance, fewer wear parts, precise control, and reliable operation in demanding locations. Booth # N-4006

October 30, 2012

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Secondary Packaging

Video: Shrink sleeve applicator for demanding environments, including wet filling rooms

Axon’s Aurora series of shrink sleeve applicators has migrated into demanding environments. A new option has been developed for beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dairy, chemical, and other manufacturers looking for the performance and versatility of stainless steel. Booth # N-3919

October 30, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Case taping adjusts for varying case heights

A new case taper on display at the 3M booth was notable for how readily it adjusts to different-sized cases.

October 29, 2012

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Integrated end-of-line system for the medical and pharmaceutical industries

A new integrated end-of-line packaging system, which includes solutions from five Pro Mach brands, increases line efficiency and reduces overall risk. This complete end-of-line system for the medical and pharmaceutical industry is on display at Booth # N-4013 at Pack Expo.

October 29, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Roberts PolyPro Develops Two Machines in One – an Innovative Handle Applicator for Multi Packs and Single Bottles

For packaging lines producing both multi packs for club stores and single bottles for convenience outlets, the new Roberts PolyPro solution delivers maximum return on investment and a competitive edge. (Roberts PolyPro Pack Expo 2012 Booth #3916)

October 29, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Cost-effective case packer does 25 cpm

The Invex case/tray packer uses Rockwell components for servo-automated efficiency, creating wraparound, four-corner case squaring for mid-range applications up to 25 cpm.

October 28, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Earthbound Farm installs robotic systems to case-pack produce clamshells

Gentle handling, accuracy, cost, and environmental benefits help this California grower of organic salads and produce.

October 26, 2012

Robotics

Adept Technology, Inc: Smart motion controller

Provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile solutions introduces its new motion controller.

October 26, 2012

Secondary Packaging

The Vantage from Kliklok-Woodman provides an innovative, new presentation for snack food packaging

The bale is ideal for traditional single-serve, 100-calorie snacks and variety packs. The Vantage bale, strong on sustainability, potentially reduces corrugated cases, shipping costs and dunnage.

October 25, 2012

Secondary Packaging

See a single vertical cartoner erects & close flip-tops

Z Automation’s ZAC CV7.5 100CHL vertical cartoner provides a single system to erect and close flip-top applications. Run it in intermittent or continuous mode, and grow with it -- from multiple hand-load applications to the automated efficiency of Fanuc spider robotics as shown.

October 25, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Cama USA: High-tech packaging lines: Top and side loading solutions

CAMA Group manufactures complete secondary packaging solutions. Their highly-skilled customer service and support team provides the most innovative and unique solutions for its customers.

October 23, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Trends in robotics and best practices for buying and specifying

Four of the latest trends in robotics that we’re seeing, and three tips to keep in mind when buying robotic machinery

October 22, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Paktech's sustainability equals profitability... just ask Walmart

How can you reduce eliminate corrugate and petroleum use, 78% of your greenhouse gas emissions and 90% of your energy use? Watch this video to get the answer from Paktech, “the handle people” ... and so much more. Need convincing? Just pause this short video at 1:20 and study the Walmart eco-scoring chart at 1:20. And again at 2:20 to see how to save hundreds of dollars per truckload.

October 18, 2012