Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Some like it hot

Upstart cap molder Acadiana Plastics Manufacturing outfitted its injection molders with hot runner manifolds and a quick-change mold system for faster cycles, quick changeover and better quality PP caps.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Envisioning new OTC labels

Potential changes to over-the-counter drug labeling came into clearer focus on Sept. 29 when the Food & Drug Administration held a public hearing soliciting ideas for a redesigned label.

October 31, 1995

Controls & Machine Components

Contact suppressor

The S-9 contact suppressor module from Lutze (Charlotte, NC) guards against PLC burn out, noise and other equipment malfunctions. It dissipates and eliminates power surges or spikes before they interfere with control operation.

September 30, 1995

Controls & Machine Components

Compact bar code scanner

The AtomScan(TM) compact bar code scanner from Allen-Bradley (Milwaukee, WI) is one of the smallest unattended, visible laser diode scanners on the market, says the company.

September 30, 1995

Controls & Machine Components

Cap sealer

The WC600 sealing machine for steel caps from White Cap (Downers Grove, IL) can seal up to 900 containers/min. It accommodates a wide range of cap sizes.

September 30, 1995

Controls & Machine Components

Packaging tape

Tara Tape (Bensalem, PA) has introduced the Com-Pack(TM) packaging tape system, which uses smaller diameter cores and increases the amount of tape per roll for less waste and increased efficiency.

September 30, 1995

Controls & Machine Components

PET bottles, jars

Stewart/Walker (LaPalma, CA) has introduced its new line of PET water bottles and square jars. Available in 0.5-, 1- and 1.5-L sizes with a 28-mm finish, water bottles are available with a larger support ring for better stability during filling.

September 30, 1995

Controls & Machine Components

Plastic pallet

The Retailer(TM) is a nestable, nine-legged plastic pallet from Cadillac Products (Troy, MI). Originally designed for the grocery industry, its lightweight design supports loads of over 3ꯠ lb and can complete more than 200 trips.

September 30, 1995

Controls & Machine Components

Print/apply system

The 6000 Series Unit Load Label print/apply system from America's Leading Edge Systems (Kala-mazoo, MI) labels leading, side and/or trailing surfaces of pallet loads.

September 30, 1995

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Vacuum video

PIAB Vacuum Products (Hingham, MA) now offers a video presentation of its products and services. "The PIAB Revolution" includes the development of the company's multicharacteristic ejector pump.

September 30, 1995

Controls & Machine Components

Vacuum ejector units

The NZL Series is a high-flow, high-efficiency vacuum ejector unit from SMC Pneumatics (Indian- apolis, IN). It uses a three-stage venturi arrangement to produce up to

September 30, 1995

Controls & Machine Components

Soft shoulder ovals

Suited for health and beauty applications, new Soft Shoulder ovals from Fenton, Weber & Jones (Tonawanda, NY) can be made of clear or opaque PVC.

September 30, 1995

Controls & Machine Components

Chain and belt tensioning

AMS Industries (Kansas City, MO) has expanded its line of chain and belt tensioning devices. They reduce shock in belt and chain loads to offer smoother, quieter operation and longer operating life.

September 30, 1995