Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Machine technology that slashes changeover

In this second report from our survey of changeover trends, readers describe how new equipment technology like control programming and tool-free adjustments helps them attack downtime.

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Supplier news: International agreements

Datalogic, Inc. (Scotts Valley, CA) entered a strategic partnership with Laetus am Sandberg (Alsbach, Germany), a div. of Romaco, Inc. (Morris Plains, NJ).

March 31, 1997

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Bar-code scanner enhancements

The Omni Ci-Era(TM) 1000 and 2000 bar-code scanners from Computer Identics/I.D. Matrix (Canton, MA) employ the Omni Cix(TM) scanner to read bar-code labels or labeled items at any angle.

February 28, 1997

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Catalog supplement

McKernan Packaging Clearing House (Reno, NV) now sends a monthly Packaging Clearing House Catalog supplement to preferred customers that describes new items available since the last catalog publication date.

February 28, 1997

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Vector drive brochure

Indramat (Hoffman Estates, IL) has produced a 12-page color brochure describing the DKR digital intelligent AC vector drive and a broad range of associated applications.

February 28, 1997

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Bliss former for 1-gal bottles

Moen Industries (Santa Fe Springs, CA) now offers a five 1-gal display configuration for the PF106-HLV H-Bliss style former. Other configurations include four 1-gal, six 1-gal, eight 64-oz, and 12 32-oz.

February 28, 1997

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Label-printing software

LabelMagic(TM) is point-and-click Windows(TM)-based software from Cognitive Solutions (Paso Robles, CA). LabelMagic optimizes label throughput by using the printer's internal bar codes, fonts and graphics whenever possible.

February 28, 1997

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Spec-writing guidelines

The D12T bulletin from Lincoln Electric (Cleveland, OH)provides guidelines on how to write a specification sheet for Inverter Duty motors. Major headings include scope, standards, mechanical construction, performance features, bidding instructions and approved suppliers.

February 28, 1997

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Tamp-blow applicator

Label-Aire's (Fullerton, CA) Model 2114ST patented tamp-blow applicator is now available with an advanced stepper design and quick-change pad and manifold assemblies.

February 28, 1997

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End protectors

ITW Angleboard's (Glenview, IL) new AngleWrap(TM) uses a unique design, which allows for a reduction in the product's leg length. New Angleboard measures 2.5" x 2.5" x .225", instead of 3" x 3" x .225", for a savings of approximately 25% on a per-piece basis, and an increase of 18" on a piece-per-pallet basis, says the manufacturer.

February 28, 1997

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Vacuum-feed bag printer

Model 438TBF vacuum-feed bag printer from Kiwi Coders (Wheeling, IL) automatically feeds and prints variable information on lid bags used in canning and bottling plant applications.

February 28, 1997

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Horizontal wrapper

The System 3000 is a new horizontal wrapper from EDL Packaging (Green Bay, WI) designed for applications where high-speed, high-clarity display wrapping is desired.

February 28, 1997

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Case printer for short runs

Imaging Technologies (Cookeville, TN) has introduced the KD Jet Streamer(TM) 300, a high-speed knocked-down case printer suited for short runs. The system feeds unassembled case blanks one at a time to print high-resolution bar codes, text, logos and graphics on all four case sides in a single pass, at speeds to 55 cases/min.

February 28, 1997