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Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

ABOUT LAKE CONSUMER PRODUCTS / WISCONSIN PHARMACAL

Lake Consumer Products, a subsidiary of Wisconsin Pharmacal, knows a thing or two about contract packaging as well as filling its own products at its 74ꯠ sq’ facility in Jackson, WI.

August 31, 2006

Conveying & accumulation

Survey sheds light on controls in packaging

Both those who build and those who buy packaging machinery talk with PW about a controls and integration study done for the Packaging Automation Forum.

August 31, 2006

Tamper-evident machinery

Low-acid aseptics 101

To fully appreciate the significance of the Aseptic Solutions installation, it helps to review the nature of today’s aseptic beverage packaging scene.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Custom Disposables

Clear, custom-embossed disposable containers and custom-colored lids from Fresh-Lock can complement and reinforce brand, while providing durable, reusable, disposable versatility.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

PIAB USA Inc: Vacuum Control

Piab will feature the Piab Cruise Control (PCC™), an integrated control option designed to fine-tune vacuum pump performance and lower energy consumption.

August 31, 2006

Secondary Packaging

Sealing Dvd

A new DVD from National Starch explains the advantages and benefits of the Easy-Pac™ Package Sealing Solution. DVD includes a product overview, as well as testimonials from a major regional bottler operating multiple Easy-Pac systems on its case and carton sealing lines.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

THK America, Inc: Linear Motor Positioning

New from THK, the GLM20 complete 1-axis positioning system offers high acceleration/deceleration, low noise levels, and operates at speeds to 4 m/sec and 2G while achieving accuracies of 1 micron average or better.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff Automation: Embedded PC

The new CX9000 Embedded PC from Beckhoff Automation shrinks PC-based control technology into a compact, I/O Bus Coupler-size housing. With an entry-level price of $500, the PC offers ample computing capacity for even complex automation tasks, and includes a 100MB Ethernet connection as standard.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: Stepper Motor Module

Two new B&R Industrial X67 Stepper Motor Modules provide builders with cost-effective solutions while offering integrated motor detection, 64 microsteps, stall detection, compact size, and IP67 protection.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

New Couplings

The next generation of ServoClass® Couplings has been introduced by Zero-Max . These new couplings feature zero backlash and are designed with 304 stainless-steel disc packs and 7075-T6 aluminum hubs and center members.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

SICK, Inc: SICK, Inc: Incremental Encoders

DGS65 blind hollow shaft, incremental encoders from Sick Stegmann feature a rugged IP65/66-rated housing with collets for shaft dias of 6, 8, 10, and 12 mm.

August 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Omron Electronics LLC: Integrated Control

Omron recently introduced the NSJ series HMI controllers, which integrate 2 of the company’s proven products—the NS HMI and the CJ1 PLC —in a single, flexible, cost-effective HMI controller.

August 31, 2006