Controls & Machine Components

Custom labeling software

Kroy's (Scottsdale, AZ) new ID Krafter is a high-resolution printer and software combination used to create custom labels for packages. Designed with OSHA, ANSI and DOT compliance in mind, dozens of label templates are available, for hazardous waste and right-to-know labels, as well as DOT shipping labels.

July 31, 1997

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Labels

Vertical f/f/s system

A new vertical form/fill/seal system from All Packaging Machinery (Ronkonkoma, NY) reaches speeds to 60 packages/ min using low-cost, center-folded rollstock.

July 31, 1997

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Quick-change feature

Chase-Logeman's (Greensboro, NC) ChaseLock(TM) instant-release, vial-and-stopper feeder bowl-and-track system is now available on the company's FS Series of filling and stopper insertion machines.

July 31, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Sanitary conveyor

GEBO (Bradenton, FL) has introduced a sanitary-style conveyor designed for use in the beverage bottling and food industries. The SaniTrans(TM) series employs a matte chain that rides on raised wear strips for easier cleaning and complete washdown.

July 31, 1997

Conveying & accumulation

Herbal tea marketer brews packaging improvements

Smooth conveyor connections and a programmable logic controller accessed via touchscreen have boosted efficiency and productivity at this northern California tea marketer.

July 31, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Plastic bag

A high-clarity, scratch-free PP bag has been introduced by Minnesota Contract Packaging (Apple Valley, MN). The Tag-Bag® is available with a peel seal and header as well as a top hole punch that makes the bag suitable for peg display.

July 31, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Aluminum container

Advanced Monobloc (Chappaqua, NY) introduced The Monopac package, consisting of two impact-extruded aluminum cylinders that are joined together in a force-fit.

July 31, 1997

Conveying & accumulation

WestPack draws from far and wide

Featuring four specialty pavilions, including a brand new Materials Handling Pavilion, WestPack '97 unfolds at the Anaheim Convention Center September 23 to 25.

July 31, 1997

Flexible packaging

Zippered packs sparkle for Diamond Walnut

Stockton, CA, growing cooperative adds zippers to walnut bags. New hf/f/s machine and modular case erector/packer/closer efficiently pack four bag sizes.

July 31, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Ionized air rinsers

Omega Design (Exton, PA) has a data sheet on its ionized air rinsers with integral dust collection. Highlighted are the Model RP/AR rotary air rinser with unscrambling table and the Model IL/AR in-line air rinser with power twister.

June 30, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Box loading/unloading

Horix Manufacturing (McKees Rocks, PA) offers box loading and unloading equipment for medium or high production packaging applications. A pneumatically operated gripper/transfer head can handle a range of carton sizes.

June 30, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Black concentrate

For use in polyolefin concentrates, Ampacet (Tarrytown, NY) has introduced a black concentrate for food and water contact. Product 190405 Black conforms to FDA regulations when used at a recommended starting level of 2% and up to 12.5% for food contact applications.

June 30, 1997

Controls & Machine Components

Salad dressing bottles

These 8-oz and 16-oz stock salad dressing bottles are available from Pocono P.E.T. (Hazleton, PA). The 8-oz bottle is finished with a 33/400 neck, while the 16-oz bottle has a 38/400 neck.

June 30, 1997