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Controls & Machine Components

Marking coder

Lasertechnics (Albuquerque, NM) will display the updated BlazerTM 6000CE mask marking coder. This new system offers greater reliability and lower electromagnetic emissions to meet European CE certifications.

September 30, 1996

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Device level buses

TURCK Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) has released a tutorial that provides an overview of device level "buses," which are the communication systems that link electrical components in a packaging line.

September 30, 1996

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Band sealer

The 55BV5CER all-purpose band sealer from Emplex Systems (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada) has been updated to offer improvements in maintenance, conveying and safety.

September 30, 1996

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Microwave heating material

James River (Richmond, VA) has introduced Qwik Check, a new microwave heating material capable of delivering different levels of heating within the same food product during microwaving.

September 30, 1996

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Micro PLCs

Omron Electronics (Schaumburg, IL) will showcase a new family of micro PLCs for cost-effective, high-speed control applications on small machines.

September 30, 1996

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Recycled pallets

Pal Plus recycled pallets from C.C. Clark (Starksville, MS) are made of 100% recycled and recyclable HDPE. They can be assembled easily using a patented snap-fit design.

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Position indicator

A new digital position indicator from Tejax Eng. (Pawtucket, RI) measures the change in position of a turning shaft, lead screw, or spindle to allow users to achieve the exact repeatability of settings.

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Bubble rollstock

Associated Bag (Milwaukee, WI) offers a wide selection of bubble rollstock. Aircap® R is barrier-coated with reinforced nylon, and is suited for heavy-duty use.

September 30, 1996

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Case bundle loader

Designed with safety and ergonomics in mind, the FF-1 KD (knocked down) automatic case bundle loader from Salwasser (Reedley, CA) loads stacks of case blanks onto most existing casing systems.

September 30, 1996

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Guide rail clamps

AMBEC's (Owing Mills, MD) Quick Clamps facilitate changing guide rail spacing without hand tools. Operators simply pull up the handle, set the clamp to a new position and press down to lock it in place.

September 30, 1996

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Adjusting framework

For flexographic printing applications that require raising and lowering of the printer, Kiwi Coders (Wheeling, IL) has developed the Model VA Vertical Adjustment Framework.

September 30, 1996

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Static generation system

Designed for the temporary bonding between materials through the use of static electricity, Meech Static Eliminators (Akron, OH) has developed the Model 992 DC static generators and Model 993 charge bars.

September 30, 1996