Adept Technology, Inc.    Livermore, CA 94551
Oct 04, 2010 Packaging Automation Cell (PAC) is designed to accommodate high-speed primary packaging applications requiring flexible and sanitary processing, specifically addressing hygienic requirements of meat and poultry packaging. Built with rigid, stainless steel frame, cell integrates Quattro s650HS USDA-accepted parallel linked robot, motion and vision controllers, touchscreen interface, and predefined programming recipes for conveyor tracking and vision guidance.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.    Streetsboro, OH 44241
Oct 07, 2009 Offering packaging speeds up to 150 bags/min, SidePouch® FAS SPrint Revolution(TM) Bagging System presents conveyor of pre-opened bags that are ready for loading from 60 in. wide workspace. System operates in continuous, intermittent, or batch modes, and cycles on pre-set parameters or by using foot switch. Featuring stainless steel construction, system has 90° tilting load area, corrosion-resistant materials, NEMA 4X electronics protection, and Allen-Bradley® control package.

ARPAC    Schiller Park, IL 60176
Jul 24, 2009 Compact, right-angle shrink bundling system AGR-SERIES collates and over-wraps multiple arrangements of scrounds, rounds, squares, pints, quarts, cans, and other food containers in single or dual lane configuration. Single frame, heavy-duty stainless steel system has NEMA 4X electrical cabinets and controls, and is designed and built in compliance with FDA and food industry standards. Product transfer bridge and product hold down feature ensure smooth product transfer and stability.

MadgeTech    Warner, NH 03278
Apr 08, 2009 Featuring rugged flexible piercing probe, RFOT wireless data logger records temperature and transmits it to computer for real-time monitoring of cooking and cool-down of meat products. Probe temperature range is -50 to +200°C and operating range is -30 to +100°C. Device is splashproof (IP67) and withstands wash down cycles. Software includes cooling flags function that automatically highlights FSIS Appendix B cool-down temperatures and calculates cool-down duration.

Gainco Co.    Gainesville, GA 30507
Mar 27, 2009 In addition to automating collection of bulk-pack products, AccuFill(TM) legal-for-trade bulking systems combine packing and labeling functions in one station. System features sanitary, open-frame design, facilitating washdown mode. Real-time process reporting is possible using Ethernet, RF, or WiFi connectivity. Featuring polymeric housing, IP69K-rated Infiniti(TM) Plus programmable controller is protected against washdown water ingress and condensation as well as washdown chemicals.

Ishida Europe Ltd    Birmingham   United Kingdom
Sep 26, 2008 Used for weighing and packing applications, Screw Feed multihead weighers allow fully automated handling of fresh, sticky products that cannot be moved by feeder vibration. Two versions are available, both with circular multihead weigher layout and rotating corkscrews. With top speed of 80 wpm, one model features 3 L, stepper motor driven, anti-stick metal hoppers. Second version has 1.5 L, pneumatic driven, plastic scraper hoppers and 60 wpm max speed.

TNA Australia Pty Ltd    NSW 2127  Australia
Aug 12, 2008 With ability to emulate box-motion with all features of high speed rotary system, robag® 3 suits specialty, flexible bag formats such as quattro and block bottom and long bag applications such as cereals and frozen food. It provides continuous, regular film speed for all types of films. Kanga jaw, powered by linear motor, adds up and down motion to its rotating jaws, and this additional movement of up to 120 mm allows jaw path control so jaws approach each other on horizontal line.

Bettcher Industries, Inc.    Vermilion, OH 44089
Jul 24, 2008 Equipped with large circular blade, Whizard® Series II Model 1000 Trimmers optimize yields, product appearance, and product margins. Captive hex-head housing screws speed removal and reinstallation of blade housing and blades, while gear mesh design contributes to smooth blade operation. All handpieces feature contoured handle to minimize grip force and torque momentum. Operators can choose from 5 interchangeable handle sizes.

Serac, Inc.    Carol Stream, IL 60188 2243
Oct 03, 2006 Facilitating aseptic packaging of milk and drinks in and around sterile enclosure, SAS 3 RABS (restricted access barrier system) isolator delivers up to 72 hr of non-stop production at fill rates up to 50,000 bottles/hr. Unidirectional airflow and overpressure provide protection against external contamination. Sterile area is surrounded by barrier zones that allow operator to access production area by use of glove-boxes to avoid contamination.

Bradman-Lake, Inc.    Charlotte, NC 28273
Sep 29, 2006 Featuring 3 head vacuum carton feeder and long carton magazine with motorized hopper, Model SL903 has running speed of up to 130 cartons/min. It handles large pack size range and accommodates size changing. Handwheels adjust carton flight chains and pockets of infeed conveyor. Automatic end-load machine is constructed of stainless steel with machine guards designed for access and visibility.

T.D. Sawvel Co., Inc.    Maple Plain, MN 55359
Aug 11, 2006 Model 113S-K single-head, scale-controlled liquid filler kit includes scale indicator, base with load cell, 1.5 in. LEE air-operated ball-valve assembly, and FRL assembly. Designed for edible oils, milk-based liquids, or other liquid foods, device enables filling of product containers accurately by weight. Scale base and control indicator are set up for installation onto existing table. Options include universal frame assembly, fill valve mounting post, and model 119 lid press.

R.A. Jones & Co. Inc.    Covington, KY 41017
Aug 01, 2006 Available in left or right hand configurations, Beverage Meridian® Machine features metric stainless steel design and can be configured for single-tier 6-24 can packs. Dual pitch offers pack speeds of up to 210 packs/min at low linear speeds and permits pack and flap handling at low velocities. Direct coupled servos and belt drives provide automatic pitch changes on transport during size changeovers and smooth pick-off and opening on 3-head rotary carton feed.

Ilapak, Inc.    Newtown, PA 18940
Jun 20, 2006 Producing traditional looking fresh food packs with extended shelf life, Delta VacMap(TM) flow wrapping machine combines vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging in single system. Vacuum system allows machine to extract trapped pockets of oxygen found inside product, and automatic product feeding and handling system meets hygienic packing requirements. Unit handles multiple sized packages and can be used as normal gas flushing wrapper by turning off vacuum system.

Delta Systems Inc.    Rogers, AR 72758
Mar 13, 2002 Mini Donut System has in-feed mechanism with high-speed flow wrapper that wraps mini donuts in multi-packs. System feeds donuts into vibratory feeder, which funnels product into individual lanes in vertical position. Donuts are then accumulated and fed into rotary drum assembly where wrapper lug strips set of donuts and feeds them into Delta wrapper. Machine processes 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 donuts per pack at speeds up to 720/ppm.