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How on-demand printing can be the right fit for small- and mid-size manufacturers
No longer just for large CPGs, digital printing has now become accessible to the masses, offering improved flexibility and efficiencies.
December 14, 2016
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Light-blocking label opens up package design possibilities
The innovative Pentalabel eklipse label substrate from Klöckner Pentaplast blocks light so brand owners can use PET bottles instead of HDPE. The shrink-sleeve label increases shelf life, frees up design and provides a more environmentally friendly packaging option.
December 14, 2016
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Advanced hot melt adhesives bond a wide range of substrates
The state-of-the-art Beardow Adams plant in Charlotte features a fully staffed technical service team and a product development lab. The company's clean-running, thermally stable adhesives reduce maintenance costs and downtime by virtually eliminating nozzle and hose blockages.
December 14, 2016
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A new compact palletizer features precise pick-and-place
A patent-pending row-building system powers TopTier’s latest palletizer, which has a footprint of only six-by-eight feet. The pick-and-place system can also be configured for pallet jack access, automated pallet dispensing, automated load exit, sheet dispensing, and concurrent stretch wrapping.
December 8, 2016
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A snack food bag case loader that is hygienic and ergonomic
The HFP Base system from Focke & Co. gently loads snack food bags and pouches into cases within a narrow footprint that is only six feet wide. The clean design has no horizontal surfaces and is "open" for easy operator monitoring.
December 5, 2016
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Compact end-to-end solutions for PET beverage bottles
The SMI Group offers end-to-end packaging solutions designed to cover every beverage market, specializing in turnkey systems that start with PET blow-molding and end with automated palletizing.
December 2, 2016
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Reliable vacuum pumps for food packaging
Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems supplies a variety of pumps to fit specific food packaging applications, while a few popular workhorse pumps usually fulfill the most common gas-purging requirements.
December 2, 2016
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A laser profiling sensor detects any closure 'duds'
Silgan Equipment’s 2D Profiling Dud Detector can test closures and indicate rejects for low vacuum and imperfectly capped products at up to 900 containers per minute. The HMI and sensing head are customizable for different container types and the unit is easily configurable in-line.
December 1, 2016
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Ensure label integrity with four-camera inspection
See how multiple-angle, full-color inspection easily identifies labels that are incorrect, misaligned or torn.
December 1, 2016
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View cap applications from every angle
Three camera views provide fast and accurate inspection of bottle closures.
December 1, 2016
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An integrated blow molder, filler, capper solution
Serac Inc., unveiled their Combox FC1 F12C6/720 Dynaflow at PACK EXPO 2016. The monoblock solution is capable of producing bottles from preforms and then filling and capping the bottles. The Combox is an affordable blow molding and filling system offering the right equipment for companies that require short to intermediate production runs and the need to quickly and easily run multiple product lines. The Combox has the capability to integrate PET blow molding with any of the Serac filler-cappers. Serac uses complete B&R machine control systems, including multiaxis servosystems, PLCs, HMI, I/O, networked safety and inverters.
November 30, 2016
Virtual tour of packaging automation highlights
Take a quick tour of the B&R booth at PACK EXPO to view the latest innovations for packaging automation, including the next generation of industrial transport technology, secure remote access, revolutionary software development technology and robotic control, and diagnostics. Learn about B&R’s scalable 3-axis drive technology, high performance industrial PCs and touchscreen HMIs, food grade stainless steel motors -- all ready for Industrial Internet of Things integration.
November 30, 2016
Premium tea and coffee in a portable, brew-in-the-bag pouch
Coffeebrewer Nordic engineers a stand-up pouch for its premium tea and coffee products. An integrated coffee/tea filter allows consumers to brew the products right in the bag for on-the-go convenience.
November 29, 2016
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A compact cartoner handles a wide range of beverage container sizes
The Quikflex 300 multipack cartoner from Graphic Packaging International is targeted for beer and beverage companies looking for a small-footprint, continuous motion solution. The highly adjustable machine features quick, tool-less changeovers for multipacks of two to 12 containers of heights from 3.5 inches to 11 inches.
November 29, 2016
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A cartoner known for its simple set-up and fast speeds
Learn about key design elements that make the Flex One an ideal option for meeting cereal, baked goods, frozen foods and other bag-in-box cartoning needs. Just some of the reasons it’s the cartoner of choice for food manufacturers are its single and twin-pack bag capability, speeds up to 100 cartons per minute and minimal maintenance requirements.
November 29, 2016
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An Automated Sealer Handles Horizontal or Vertical Pouches
An L-belt style conveyor on the Emplex bagging system from Plexpack rotates to accommodate horizontal or vertical pouch applications at sizes from 5x5 inches to 10x18 inches and up to 15 lbs.
November 27, 2016
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Experience flexible, reliable control
Scalability of control is easy with Delta’s distributed standalone components and centralized architecture systems. Featured solutions include the Delta A-2 with intelligent servo drive, which has built-in pre-engineered and parameterized motion programs; the AH-500 PLC platform for centralized control; and the MS300 compact variable frequency drive with built-in PLC functions, which is designed for applications up to 30 horsepower––making it ideally suited for horizontal f/f/s machines, winding operations, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
November 23, 2016
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Sanitary Auger Filler and Economical Vibratory Fillers from All-Fill
A 3-A dairy-approved auger filling machine allows filling by volume and weight.
November 22, 2016
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