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Flexible packaging
Paint pouch packing is under control
Testor packages modelers' paints in a flexible pouch on a hf/f/s machine modified for the purpose. A PLS, a PLC and a complementary logic module contribute greatly.
February 28, 1999
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Controls & Machine Components
Supplier news: International agreements
Romaco (Morris Plains, NJ) has acquired Siebler Verpackungstechnik (Remchingen, Germany) but plans to keep Siebler's existing management and personnel in place.
February 28, 1999
Controls & Machine Components
Supplier news: Domestic acquisitions, agreements
Romaco, Inc. (Morris Plains, NJ) has acquired Index Manufacturing, Inc. (Northvale, NJ).
February 28, 1999
Controls & Machine Components
Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed, Inc: Lane guides
The Magna-Switch from Hi-Speed (Ithaca, NY) guides product to divide or converge without interrupting the conveying. A patented electromagnetic switching device fosters speedy lane changes for products from 21/2" in length or dia and up to 40 lb at a rate of up to 850 packs/min.
January 31, 1999
Controls & Machine Components
Amgraph Packaging, Inc: High-gloss paper coating
Amgloss(TM) from Amgraph Packaging (Versailles, CT) is a proprietary method of coating paper that increases reflectivity as much as 40%. The high gloss is achieved by using EB curing systems combined with prelaminated materials and other proprietary techniques.
January 31, 1999
Controls & Machine Components
Belcor Industries Inc: Packer/sealer
Designed for larger case sizes, the BEL 505 XL packer and the BEL 150X combination pack-and-seal system from Belcor (Richmond, British Columbia, Canada) erects and seals cases up to 40"L x 24"W x 31"H.
January 31, 1999
Filling/capping, dry
GEI Intl. Inc: Auger filler
The servo-driven 1100DAB auger filler from GEI Intl. (Exton, PA) uses a bulk-and-trim filling method to hold fill weights to within ±0.25% of the target.
January 31, 1999
Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)
Multivac Inc: Form/fill/seal system
Multivac's (Kansas City, MO) Model R-330 vacuum packaging machine can accommodate two complete die sets mounted on the machine, with the changeover between them being as simple as selecting the desired, pre-programmed set.
January 31, 1999
Secondary Packaging
Palletizing robot
Soco System's (Waukesha, WI) Pallet Robot has a manifold design that eliminates fragile tubes and fittings. The plate on which the head's vacuum pads are mounted is made as a "sandwich" construction where air is in the plate.
January 31, 1999
Controls & Machine Components
Sigpack Systems Div., a Bosch Packaging Technology Co.: Dual-lane wrapper
The redesigned DPN-6 wrapper from SIG Pack (Raleigh, NC) offers smooth handling of delicate products, a wide range of acceptable wrapping materials, print registration and automatic splicing of wrapping materials, and new gluing/sealing methods.
January 31, 1999
Controls & Machine Components
PSI: PSI: PE foam
Fabricators of ETHAFOAM(TM)-brand polyethylene foams from The Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, MI) are providing ETHAFOAM LA (low-abrasion) PE foam plank as the solu-tion for applications requiring Class A non-abrasive surface protection.
January 31, 1999
Flexible packaging
Profile Packaging, Inc: Profile Packaging, Inc: F/f/s with servo motors
Profile Packaging (Sarasota, FL) now employs ServoSmart(TM) technology that uses servo motors to increase efficiency on Laudenberg FBM stand-up pouch machines, both in simplex and duplex models.
January 31, 1999
Controls & Machine Components
PIAB USA Inc: PIAB USA Inc: Vacuum handbook
PIAB (Rockland, MA) offers a 60-page reference guide to industrial vacuums. The 5" x 7" handbook includes a section on designing efficient vacuum systems, as well as descriptions of products used in vacuum applications, a guide to industry terminology and a glossary.
January 31, 1999
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