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Carton merging system

This custom carton merging system from Shuttleworth, powered by Pro Mach, accepts cartons post-coding and mitigates the arrangement for case packaging. The system redirected the cartons in groups of four into one of three individual lanes. At the end of the lanes the twelve packages were picked six at a time for case packing.

November 22, 2014

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Small-footprint tablet inspection

The compact Vibratory Inspection System model VIS15 is a 15 lane bulk product inspection system that utilizes Scanware Spectra HR vision technology and proprietary algorithms to inspect products with ultra high resolution, transporting the products via common tooling using vibration at rates up to 360,000 products/hr.

November 21, 2014

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High-speed, high-output blister machine scales up winning technologies

The TF3 blister machine scales successful TF1, TF1e and TF2X concepts up to a larger machine with a format range of 220mm x 290mm.

November 21, 2014

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EXAIR New High Power Flat Air Nozzle Saves Space and Money

EXAIR's 1" High Power Flat Super Air Nozzle produces a flat 1" (25mm) wide airstream with a strong blowing force of 16 ounces (462g) when mounted 12" (305mm) from the target. The unique design of this super-efficient nozzle makes it an ideal fit for both tight spaces and tight budgets.

November 21, 2014

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New No Drip Internal Mix Atomizing Nozzles Positively Stop Liquid Flow

Internal Mix Atomizing Spray Nozzles mix liquid and air inside the nozzle and produce the finest atomization of liquids up to 300 centipoise. The new No Drip Internal Mix Atomizing Spray Nozzles work in the same way our standard atomizing nozzles do, but have the added benefit of positively stopping liquid flow when compressed air is shut off.

November 21, 2014

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Case packing collated cartons

Combi’s robotic case packer accepts cartons of Milk Bone Brushing Chews and separates them into groups of six via laser sensor. The six are picked together and placed into the case for sealing and palletizing later down the line. During the project Combi essentially managed the entire end of the line through to the pallet.

November 21, 2014

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Virtual commissioning comes to packaging

The use of software to replicate the behavior of one or more pieces of industrial hardware is a well-established part of automotive manufacturing. Sometimes it’s referred to as “virtual commissioning.” In the November issue of Automation World, Contributing Writer Grant Gerke talks about how virtual commissioning is evolving. Included is this description of how a Midwestern food manufacturer needed to increase production for three packaging lines as demand for its product increased.

November 21, 2014

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"Glue-free" labeling solution creates a buzz in WLS booth!

WLS introduction of a "glue-free" cut-and-stack labeling technology combined with a demonstration of its pressure-sensitive labeling serialization capabilities result in a highly successful Pack Expo 2014.

November 20, 2014

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Case sealing and palletizing

Newly packed cases exit the Combi robotic case picker and immediately continue through closure and case sealing. After the cases are taped shut, they are manually placed onto a pallet.

November 20, 2014

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Case forming

The Combi robotic case packer erects cartons for packing. The company offers case packing solutions for top-load, side-load, drop packing configurations.

November 19, 2014

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Top load carton forming

A pair of Kliklok-Woodman ECT-625 carton formers pull precut carton stock and create the Milk Bones Brushing Chews signature toothpaste box. After the cartons take shape, a dab of glue is applied to ensure the pouch to come will remain up right and in place.

November 18, 2014

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Harpak-ULMA celebrates 20 years of exclusively representing G.Mondini packaging systems in North America

This year fully-integrated packaging machinery systems provider Harpak-ULMA is celebrating 20 years of exclusively representing G.Mondini packaging systems in North America, kicking off the celebration at Pack Expo 2014, where four Mondini lines were exhibited.

November 18, 2014

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Simplimatic Automation partners with FANUC Robotics’ North American distribution network

Simplimatic Automation, LLC, a leading material handling and automation integrator, is now a member of FANUC Robotics America Corporations’ distribution network.

November 18, 2014