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Forum identifies packagers' automation challenges -- and new solutions
Kraft, Lance, Nestle, Pfizer, robot packaging OEM Edson, and others shared practical tips for making packaging operations more efficient at this year’s Packaging Automation Forum
May 3, 2009
Cartoning
Seal bar wrapper boasts 100 cpm surge rate
To push wrapping speed beyond aggressive 75 cpm specification, Tekkra applies Schneider Electric/ELAU automation.
April 27, 2009
Secondary Packaging
Automatic stretch wrap machine ideal for conveyor applications
This video shows the conveyor-based, fully automatic Wulftec WCA-Smart Stretch Wrapper in action. The machine is rated at up to 70 loads per hour.
April 22, 2009
Contract Packaging
PepsiCo testing semiautomation in repacking
Bottling company collaborates with supply chain to add speed and flexibility in creating variety packs and variety display pallets. Costs could be cut by 10%, with a 30% rise in output.
April 7, 2009
Case/tray packing
First ARC Forum to address packaging innovation
For the first time, the ARC Automation Forum devoted an entire track to packaging machinery.
March 30, 2009
Secondary Packaging
Robotic case packer/palletizer combo
Schneider Packaging Equipment’s machine features a vertical top-loading arm, pick-and-place mechanism, Fanuc vision systems, and a Fanuc robotic palletizer, all in a small footprint.
March 25, 2009
Secondary Packaging
OEE-enhancing horizontal cartoner
The high-speed (400 cartons/min) MGS Machine (www.mgsmachine.com) StealthII™ continuous-motion cartoner is designed for efficiency in the pharmaceutical market. It offers several features that can assist Overall Equipment Effectiveness including tool-less changeover, single-button reset, and OEE data collection.
March 25, 2009
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Italian-designed, USA-made labelers
The P183 printer/applicator is one of a range of labelers that features "Italian innovation made in the USA" from Arca Automation (www.arcaautomation.com), which is a new joint venture company between Arca Etichette SPA, Milan, Italy and Precision Automation® Co., Inc., Cherry Hill, NJ.
March 25, 2009
Conveying & accumulation
Video: robots for rainbow packs
To improve profits on variety packs, new robots automate the re-packing process.
March 19, 2009
Fruits/Vegetables
Salad Days: Profitably Packaging Greens
Making a salad used to be somewhat of a project. Grocery-store shoppers would buy ingredients separately, take them home and wash, chop, and mix their own greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables. They might even make their own dressing. But today’s time-starved schedules make that an increasingly daunting and archaic task. Enter the pre-washed, pre-cut, pre-packaged salad. Find out more in this White Paper from Harpak.
February 25, 2009
Secondary Packaging
Cartoners are designed for 24-hours operation, seven days a week
These Cama high-speed cartoners from Harpak have been developed and improved during the years to create high-performance and reliable machines to be integrated in complete production lines for biscuits, cereals, powders, yoghurt, ready meals, ice creams etc.
February 25, 2009
Prepared Foods
Your guide to every facet of equipment implementation
As both a manufacturer and a distributor with decades of experience, Harpak has guided its customers through every facet of equipment implementation. Whether you are working on a start up project or are a million units per day producer, Harpak is here to help.
February 25, 2009
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Accurate and affordable top/bottom labeling system at 80 ppm
A video from Quadrel Labeling systems illustrates a custom top/bottom machine applying wipe-on labels to individually shrink-wrapped soap bars.
February 23, 2009
Converting equipment
Compact blow molder
A linear blow molder from Sidel produces flat bottles and complex shapes in PET, at speeds to 5,600 bottles/hr. Uses a Compact™ Preferential heating system, and permits fast changeovers with minimal down time.
February 6, 2009
Cartoning
Slip torque conveyor system
Shuttleworth’s Slip-Torque system employ a servo smart feed to stage product, backload, and index it into either a flow wrapper, shrink wrapper, or cartoner. System balances product and monitors it with sensors, and is equipped with vision systems.
February 6, 2009
Secondary Packaging
Quick-changeover top-load case packer handles everything from bags and boxes to bottles and cans
The Nuspark NTL-50 high-speed, delta-robot top-load case packer can accommodate a range of package types, from rigid to flexible, in virtually any collation pattern. The machine offers speeds to 50 loads/min, with changeovers accomplished through a touchscreen control panel.
February 6, 2009
Secondary Packaging
Stretch-hood applicator uses single film tube, reducing plastic, pleasing pallet appearance
The Tensiontech F fully automated stretch-hood applicator from MSK Covertech uses a single, gusseted film tube, stretched vertically and horizontally, to secure pallet loads. An alternative to spiral stretch wrapping, the system uses the least amount of film required and provides a clean, smooth look to pallets.
February 6, 2009
Coding, Printing & Labeling
All digital controls on front-and-back labeling system
The Model 680 S high-speed front-and-back labeling system from Autolabe has all digital controls and a color touch screen HMI. Features top hold-down and the ability to speed-follow the applicators and all controls as the speed of the system flows up and down.
February 6, 2009
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