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Secondary Packaging

Freezer robot palletizer

Motoman SP-100F has internal wiring and heating elements that keeps frost and freezer burn away without the use of a protective robot jacket. Temperature tolerance is –30 deg C, making it ideal for frozen products such as food, ice cream, pizza, meat, poultry, and seafood.

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Secondary Packaging

Deep-freeze palletizing robot

The KR 180 PA Arctic palletizing robot is capable of palletizing loads of up to 397 lbs in temperatures of –22 deg F (-30 deg C) without a protective suit or heaters.

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Cartoning

High-speed tube filler

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Flexible packaging

High-speed case/tray packer

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Conveying & accumulation

Semi-automatic case packer

Econopacker is a cost-effective and simple semi-automatic case-packing machine that controls the flow and grouping of product automatically, eliminating miscounts due to human error.

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Secondary Packaging

Semi-automatic case sealer

Model 3000CS Case Sealer is a semi-automatic machine that dispenses water-activated tape for a fast and efficient seal. Patented E-Z Pull Tab™ feature allows use of BP E-Z Pull Tab™ tape.

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Secondary Packaging

Loading and filling module

Universal Loading and Filling Module ULF features both top- and side-loading of pillow-style bags into RSCs. Suitable for companies requiring different case packing styles and configurations.

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Secondary Packaging

Label applicator

The 3M-Matic Side/Top Label Applicator SA2000 prints crisp images with variable information using Scotch® Printable Label Tape, then accurately applies it to the side or top of a shipping carton.

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Secondary Packaging

Shrink wrapper

The Flexo 500S shrink-wrapping system requires minimal floor space and no compressed air, and it features quick changeover time with no need for tools.

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Cartoning

All-servo blister machine

Model B300 all-servo blister machine runs at speeds to 300 blister packs/min and has an integrated stacker and cartoner. Features rotary sealing, slitting, and die-cutting, which is said to significantly reduce tooling cost and delivery time compared to systems that are not rotary in nature.

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Cartoning

Top-load cartoner

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Secondary Packaging

Gray & Company: Case loading for candy producer

Two cases are indexed into position and are pneumatically tilted away from the robot to facilitate loading. After the cases are half filled by the Wexxar machine, with 16-oz cartons, a corrugated divider is inserted before additional rows are loaded to complete the cases. The robot picks and places these cartons at a rate of 60/min.

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