Controls & Machine Components

OMAC standardizes machine states

The PackML “state model,” if widely adopted, promises to optimize line performance and reduce line integration costs through standardization.

February 28, 2002

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How electronic controls impact equipment costs

In mid-December, the top engineering management at Hershey Foods, Hershey, PA, asked Rick Lidington of R.A. Jones to give a presentation that touched on some current packaging equipment trends. Packaging World was invited to listen in.

January 31, 2002

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Laser measurement

Siko’s (Dexter, MI) laser measurement system gathers measuring values with millimeter resolution. Output signals can be directly displayed or interfaced to any standard PLC or NC controller.

January 31, 2002

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Telatemp Corp.: Equipment: Temperature data recorder

Able to store up to 2감 time/date stamped readings, the TDL200-T temperature data logger from Telatemp (Fullerton, CA) records the temperatures to which sensitive products are exposed during storage or transit.

December 31, 2001

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Advantech Automation Corp.: Equipment: Web-enabling legacy PLCs

Advantech Automation (Cincinnati, OH) offers products that provide Internet/intranet connections to existing PLCs. The connection allows users to predict repairs, use remote service technicians to save time, supply real-time production data, and improve customer service.

December 31, 2001

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Oriental Motor USA: Equipment: Motor and driver

A new, miniature-sized AlphaStep motor and driver are available in two stack lengths from Oriental Motor U.S.A. (Torrance, CA). The AS34AK model is 1.77” (45 mm) L.

December 31, 2001

Cartoning

Triangle Package Machinery: Bag-in-box cartoner

ProLine FC bag-in-box cartoner employs a new method for inserting bags into cartons in single, twin, and triple pack patterns. The intermittent-motion cartoner absorbs the output of one single-tube continuous motion bagger and has speeds in excess of 100 cartons/min.

December 31, 2001

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Kliklok-Woodman: Vari-Right right-angle top-load carton closer

New Vari-Right right-angle top-load carton closer is the first system of its kind to offer a continuously variable pitch conveying design. Combines the carton size flexibility of lugless systems with the positive control of conventional flighted machines.

December 31, 2001

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Yaskawa Motion Control Demo

Machine showcases 6-axes of synchronized linear and rotary servos in high-speed motion with .0001"" accuracy. One rotary motor spins a pin-equipped disk, the other spins a disk with holes. The disks engage and disengage at 2ꯠ rpm. Strobe light assists onboard image capture.

December 31, 2001

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Loveshaw: Print-and-apply case labeler

The LS-800/DT is a patent pending multi-purpose print and apply label application system. One applicator will cornerwrap, dual-tamp or single tamp on any top, side or back panel. Changeover is easy; switch the label stock and press a couple of buttons on the microprocessor driven controller.

December 31, 2001

Conveying & accumulation

Label-Aire: High-speed, wipe-on, pressure-sensitive labeler

The NEW Label-Aire Model 3125 (shown in the video with existing conveyor, feedscrew and wrap belt) represents the ultimate in high-speed wipe-on pressure-sensitive labeling technology.

December 31, 2001

Conveying & accumulation

Label-Aire: Label-Aire 3038 Printer Applicator with Stepper Tamp shown labeling products of rando

The Model 3038 with Stepper Tamp can print and apply labels to products of random sizes on the same conveyor line eliminating time-consuming positioning adjustments!

December 31, 2001

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Schubert Packaging Systems: Schubert F2 'erect, load & close' robotic packaging machine with v

The Schubert F2 (2 axis) robot erects a carton from a flat blank, collates and loads the product and subsequently closes the box.

December 31, 2001