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Compact blow molder

A linear blow molder from Sidel produces flat bottles and complex shapes in PET, at speeds to 5,600 bottles/hr. Uses a Compact™ Preferential heating system, and permits fast changeovers with minimal down time.

February 6, 2009

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Flexibility is the foundation of new small-character ink-jet printer

The Ultijet industrial thermal ink-jet printer from MSSC is a small-character printer that can print on porous and nonporous substrates. Capable of multitasking, the system can perform large-character printing or can print on up to four production lines at the same time with one printer. The Ultijet uses HP ink cartridges.

February 6, 2009

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Mechatronics brings energy-use intelligence and savings

Rockwell Automation mechatronics advances center on two new integrated actuator products featuring plug-and-play simplicity and the capability to reduce energy consumption up to 50% by eliminating mechanical components.

February 6, 2009

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Simple & Reliable Case Erector

In this video from A-B-C Packaging, see the model 330 case erector in action.

February 4, 2009

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It's official--recession is top of mind

CIES survey sees the economy go from a ranking of number four just a year ago to numero uno this year.

February 4, 2009

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How to increase bagging flexibility and control costs

Exemplified by two real-world examples, white paper from Triangle Package Machine explains how the packaging cell concept bypasses traditional packaging lines to yield faster, more efficient changeovers, greatly reduced labor, and reduced floor space.

February 3, 2009

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Tube nuts at 120 bags/minute

Triangle teams with Yamato to produce 2oz bags of salted nuts at 120 bags/minute.

February 3, 2009

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Econocorp's Pegasus Cartoner has a small footprint but can handle a broad size range of cartons

Econocorp’s Pegasus continuous motion automatic horizontal cartoner features an overhead confinement system ideal for loading tough-to-handle items such as bag-in-box products.

February 3, 2009

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Visual Pak expands shrink wrapping capabilities

Clayton Bolke, Chief Executive of The Visual Pak Companies, has announced the purchase of a new steam tunnel that expands the company’s multiple-lines shrink-wrapping capabilities.

February 3, 2009

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EPC Connection links

A list of links to our RFID coverage from EPC Connection 2008.

February 2, 2009

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Goodman's Model Three-in-One case erector/packer/sealer provides flexible changeover in 4-8 minutes

Goodman Packaging Equipment’s three-in-one case erector/packer/sealer picks up the stand-up package, erects a tray with glue, efficiently interleaves the stand-up bag in the case, then glues the top seals and closes the case.

February 2, 2009

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Bulk bag conditioning/discharging system

Material Transfer’s Material Master Bulk Bag Conditioning/Discharging System is an explosion-proof unit that accepts bulk bags loaded via existing hoist.

February 1, 2009

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CP meeting set for March

The Contract Packaging Association’s 2009 annual meeting will be near Atlanta.

January 30, 2009