Secondary Packaging

Air-transfer case packer

The air-transfer case packer from Hartness International is unique in the way that it reduces back pressure on the containers being case packed.

December 9, 2011

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Secondary Packaging

A more stable stacking solution for cement mix bags

'Rock-steady' pallet stacks and use of readily recyclable bags win over customers.

December 1, 2011

Secondary Packaging

KD case packer with high speed upstacker for cartons

November 23, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Fully automated case forming and sealing

The Little David LD-24 from Loveshaw is the latest in a series of industrial grade high performance case sealers.

November 6, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Bottle packer brings speed, reduces breakage

Luxco is enjoying the sweet sounds of silence since upgrading its packaging line to technology that almost eliminates bottle breakage while increasing packer speed.

November 4, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Case erector has unique method of heating adhesive

The Model 450 case erector does cases at 55/min. Liquamelt system, developed in cooperation with H.B. Fuller and Graco, uses a soy-based adhesive and requires considerably less heat and energy than comparable systems because the adhesive is only heated just before it's sprayed from the nozzle.

November 3, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Retail ready systems align with packaging line architecture

Cermex is a leader in end of line packaging, from case packing to shrink wrapping to palletizing with over 10,000 machines installed worldwide. Cermex retail ready solutions let retailers display their products directly on the shelf without unpacking. Originally a European trend, retail ready offers a sustainable packaging solution that’s been driven in North America by Walmart. B&R automation aligns Cermex with its parent, Sidel, which has also standardized on B&R for machine performance and value.

October 27, 2011

Secondary Packaging

New 250 cpm rotary shrink wrapper

A new high speed rotary shrink wrapper from Extreme Packaging Machinery has a throughput of 250 packs per minute with smooth cross-seal operation. An integrated servo-driven control system from B&R Industrial Automation simplifies control software and hardware, allows bag size changes while staying in synch with the product, and assures strong seals at high speeds.

October 27, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Flexible systems form and fill popular display pack formats

Tavil specializes in multiformat case forming, closing, handling and palletizing lines. Systems have the flexibility to adapt to different case dimensions at the end of line, including retail ready packaging. B&R Industrial Automation simplifies the sophisticated control capabilities required to deliver this flexibility.

October 27, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Overwrappers offer sustainable packaging advantages

Package Machinery Company makes overwrapping machinery that is customized, flexible, cost effective and fast -- up to 150 cpm. Low energy and film consumption make these overwrappers a sustainable alternative to other wrapping methods. Their third generation of controls, from B&R Industrial Automation, uses servos to reduce moving parts by 65%, maximize uptime and provide the flexibility to run multiple SKUs with minimal changeover.

October 27, 2011

Secondary Packaging

A switch to plastic at Beam

PET bottles for Beam’s spirits bring a revamped packaging line to the Frankfort, KY, plant. Unscrambler, vision inspection, and wraparound case packer are all new.

October 27, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Automatic detection of unstable pallet wrapping

Leanwrap stretch wrapping is a Lantech concept that measures containment force on a wrapped load so that the quality of the containment force can be known automatically.

October 23, 2011

Secondary Packaging

High-speed palletized infeed

High-speed case turning and laning system from Intralox features non-contact case turning at up to 225 cases/min and downstream laning portion that keeps pace.

October 23, 2011