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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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A single platform offers integrated control
See how pick and place machinery uses Omron’s single platform to manage control, motion, HMI and safety. Users’ integration needs are easily addressed, with Omron’s multiple OS system usability, access to global standards, and quick access to manuals translated into many languages.
November 22, 2016
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One machine, many options in vertical form/fill/seal bagging
Accommodating several v f/f/s bagging applications can be challenging, as throughput speeds and changeover needs for different bag sizes can vary. Matrix leverages a Beckhoff system­­ and EtherCAT so one machine can cover the needs of both high speed applications and lower speed applications that require increased dwell time on sealing jaws.
November 21, 2016
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Pouch packaging: Control solutions for every application
Control system needs vary considerably by machine. For example, flexibility is important for the Alliedflex Alpha standup pouch machine, which serves pilot plants, contract packagers or small companies. Another machine, a Velteko continuous bagger shows off its motion control capabilities,running up to 200 pouches per minute.
November 21, 2016
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An inside look at medical tray sealing
Belco’s BM PC 2020 medical tray sealer is a designed for packaging medical devices in a class 10,000 clean room environment or less stringent applications. Time, temperature and pressure are applied and monitored with alarming to ensure sterile barrier seals. Controlling these and many other processes is a Beckhoff system with a multi-touch control panel interface.
November 21, 2016
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Case Study: Bringing advanced motion control, easy HMI and IoT to filling and capping
groninger’s lite series of fillers and cappers delivers high precision and speed in a small footprint with the help of control systems by Beckhoff. An Industrial PC runs all functions in software for PLC, HMI, safety functions and servo motion control. Users can easily monitor production and maintenance requirements in real-time.
November 21, 2016
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Robotics for efficient, consistent and compact palletizing
Robotic integrator Flexicell ensures steady and controlled compact palletizing at end-of-line on lower speed production lines.
November 21, 2016
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Efficient thermoforming operation with an easy-to-use HMI
Multivac’s R 235 thermoforming packaging machine is specially tailored to produce flat packs of sliced products. The machine is powered by a Beckhoff control platform­­––bringing together EtherCAT technology for the controller, servos and I/O. One operator terminal houses the HMI, which uses custom Java on top of the Beckhoff controller.
November 21, 2016
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Reduce labor costs and product damage with automatic guided vehicles
Watch how automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) can manage routine movements of materials around warehouses and manufacturing facilities­­–with an operation cost as low as $4 an hour. Beckhoff controls ensure maximum flexibility and reliability when rolling out a fleet across the enterprise.
November 21, 2016
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Machine control for OEMs in portion control
Well-suited to portion control packaging, Winpak’s W-18 pouch vertical form/fill/seal machine supports front and rear graphics registration. Also popular in the fast food industry is the company’s fully automated cup packaging machine, which fills liquids in precise volumes, seals the cups and places the cups in cases. Automation and control for both machines is powered by Beckhoff PC-based control solutions.
November 21, 2016
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Must-see solutions for IoT and cloud connectivity
Learn about the latest system integrated solutions for cloud-based connectivity. Leading OEMs find that transporting data securely to cloud-based systems delivers easier management of big data for analytics, mobile HMI solutions, comprehensive predictive maintenance efforts and the opportunity to implement machine learning.
November 21, 2016
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