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Filling/capping, dry
Auger filler handles varied products and container shapes
This A-700 continuous-motion rotary auger filler from AMS Filling Systems is an 18-pocket filler that handles containers in cylindrical, square, or other shapes. Fill ranges are from 4 oz to 32 oz at about 180 containers/min. Handles both free-flowing granulars and non free-flowing powders.
February 6, 2009
Flexible packaging
Unique single-serve packaging system
The Snapsil system from Snapsil Corp. takes roll-fed forming material, thermoforms it, fills it with liquid or powder, and then applies roll-fed lidding material. It combines the benefits of a stick pack pouch—portion control, easy to open, easy to dispense—with the convenience of a utensil. The consumer just snaps it open and dispenses.
February 6, 2009
Cartoning
Gentle robotic handling for beverage packaging
Schubert Packaging Systems TLM (Top Loading Machine) Robotic Packaging system is seen in a beverage (beer) application in two of seven available modules; the first is the grouping or collating section, the second is the cartoning section where a 2-axis robot tracks the conveyor for gentle handling. The system includes bottle inspection.
February 6, 2009
Feeding/inserting/unscrambling
Orienter accepts up to 150 asymmetric containers/min
New England Machinery’s freestanding SO-4 Secondary Orienter accepts rectangular, square, or round bottles with centered necks and/or handles in 4 different configurations and orients them. The low-profile unit also has easy access for changeovers.
February 6, 2009
Cartoning
Versatile robot loading to 800 pieces/min
Shown running 600 pieces/min, the modular IASE VC-500 robotic cartoning and case loading collating system fills cartons, trays, or cases using commercially available internal components.
February 6, 2009
Flexibles
Servo pouch machine
Hudson’s Model 750 machine produces a variety of stand-up pouches. System shown runs 170 pouches/min in a two-lane configuration, producing 340/min total. Versatile machine folds film, applies and seals zipper, and seals pouch.
February 6, 2009
Filling/capping, liquid & viscous
Semi-automatic liquid filler
A solar-powered, tabletop volumetric piston filler, the Simplex AS-1 can run continuously on sunlight, or can charge 100-amp batteries, each of which can run for two hours. For use in remote locations with limited or no energy sources.
February 6, 2009
Secondary Packaging
Integrated packaging line equipment
Focke & Co.’s video demonstrates an integrated line capable of meeting a variety of customer needs in different industries. This setup includes a Model 459 side-loading case packer that can pack 10 cases/min, leading into a Model 542 gantry-style palletizer.
February 6, 2009
Secondary Packaging
Maintenance-pleasing overwrapper is 25% faster
Scandia has boosted speeds by 25% on the Model 720 servo overwrapper due to an upgrade using eight Elau servos resulting in a faster, easier-to-maintain overwrapper.
February 6, 2009
Filling/capping, liquid & viscous
220/min tube filling
The dual-head ProSys ProTrac 220 High-Speed Tube Filler for plastic, laminate, or aluminum squeeze tubes uses a racetrack configuration and servos to speed production for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and adhesive industries.
February 6, 2009
Filling/capping, liquid & viscous
One site fits all: Consolidating control of multiple packaging functions
White paper from Triangle covers how advances in controls technology now allows integrated control of scale-and-bagger equipment, resulting in a 50% waste reduction, reduced film usage, improved seals, and better-looking bags.
February 3, 2009
Feeding/inserting/unscrambling
Hot-melt adhesive dispensing system
Kobra Hot-Melt Adhesive Dispensing system from Valco Melton is designed to deliver productivity, uptime, and sustainability. Offers total flexibility, from the most complete operational PLC network to traditional analog control. Integrated auto feeder lets users pull adhesive into the hot-melt tank with no operator involvement required. Auto feeder also lets packagers buy hot-melt adhesive in bulk rather than in corrugated boxes that must be dumped into a hopper and then disposed of.
January 27, 2009
Conveying & accumulation
Stainless-steel, modular conveyor system
U-Top Conveyor from Tsubaki is a stainless-steel system that lets the user handle nearly any light-weight container. Effective in both wet or dry applications. Based on user-friendly and modular design concepts to ensure sanitation, safety, quick assembly, space savings, and low power consumption. Available in 15-, 30-, 45-, 60-, and 90-degree radius. Custom radius is also available, as are straight-length sections that can be cut to length.
January 27, 2009
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Quick-change front-and-back labeler
The Series 3 Premier Pressure-Sensitive Labeler from Tronics has synchronized stepper motor drive and is suitable for running various front-and-back labeling applications. Features toolless adjustments and changeover from application to application from one roll to another in minutes. Up to 99 different jobs can be stored in the controls panel.
January 27, 2009
Flexibles
No-spill beverage fitment
Clean-Valve technology from IPN is a no-spill, low-cost beverage fitment. As the valve is opened, it allows liquid to pass through. As soon as the suction stops, the valve closes, and so does the product flow. This spout will not spill even when the pouch is squeezed, providing an ideal solution for on-the-go beverages. Semi-automatic filling system is also available.
January 27, 2009
Consumer packaged goods
High-speed bagger for chemical industry
Used primarily in the chemical and petrochemical industries and is designed for dust-free granulated products, the FFS Gamma High-Speed Bagger is from Haver Filling Systems. It’s capable of speeds to 2,000 bags/hour. The machine provides maximum efficiency due to the harmony between the weighing system and the FFS machine.
January 27, 2009
Flow wrapping
Vision and robotics aid pick-and-place system
The M-436-I Robotic Pick-and-Place system from Flexicell Robotic Solutions can load trays, cartons, cases, or flow wrapper infeeds. It picks and packs randomly oriented items. USDA washdown capability makes it especially useful in food plant operations. Also useful in the medical device or pharma sectors. Capable of up to 130 pieces/min, depending on product.
January 27, 2009
Conveying & accumulation
Multilane spiral conveyor moves the goods en-masse
The new AmbaFlex SpiralVeyor SVM offers single- or multilane movement of up to 100,000 bottles or cans/hr. The compact accumulator provides elevation of product, with customized inclination angles.
January 24, 2009
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