Grass Act, Inc
Austin, TX 78720-3833
Aug 09, 2007 Designed for irrigation and landscape industries, Ground Topper universal 6 in. valve box cover is placed on top of valve boxes for irrigation systems, septic systems, pools, and homeowner water valve cutoffs to cover opening in ground. One-size-fits-all design installs via twist-and-pull fitting, and flexibility of weather-resistant polypropylene construction facilitates lifting off well as placing product on valve box.

Flexicon Corporation
Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Aug 01, 2007 Bulk Bag Conditioner-Unloader System loosens bulk solid material solidified during storage and shipment, allowing material to discharge through bag spout. While integral configuration of conditioner eliminates time, labor, and equipment needed for separate loading of bulk bags into standalone conditioner, design also minimizes floor space requirements. System employs 2 hydraulic rams with contoured end plates and electric hoist, which includes motorized trolley for loading/unloading.

Innovative Molding
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Jul 27, 2007 Preserving concentric shape of caps via nested stack, 120 Deep Skirt TaperStack(TM) Closure features stacking shelf that enables caps to nest together. Forming stacked logs protects the closures' shape during shipping and warehousing to maintain structural integrity. Tapered edge of caps reduces incidence of cross threading during capping operations, and closures are available with gloss or mat top, smooth sides or ribbed sides, or printed.

Martin Vibration System and Solutions, Inc.
Marine City, MI 48039
Jul 26, 2007 Targeting gourmet food manufacturers, re-packers, coffee and spice sellers, chemical packagers, and other industrial packing professionals, MARTIN® E-Z(TM) Auto Scoop Filling System offers capacities of up to 750 fills/hr. Semi-automatic, ergonomically designed unit operates without need for hand filling, and helps reduce repetitive on-the-job motion injuries. Live storage hoppers lift off with no fasteners to remove to facilitate cleaning.

FP International/Free-Flow Packaging International, Inc.
Redwood City, CA 94063-3120
Jul 26, 2007 Weighing 13 lb, MINI PAK'R(TM) inflates 6 different films, producing air cushions, bubble, and void fill as needed while eliminating handling and storage of traditional bubble and loose fill packaging. Unit reads RFID tag in film roll and automatically sets air fill amount and seal temperature. Machine fits on pack table or can be mounted to any wall surface.

Thiele Technologies, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Jul 25, 2007 Operating at 30 cases/min, ServoPro 8255 eliminates all drive chains and belts, minimizing number of moving parts. System includes Allen-Bradley control architecture with color touch-screen user interface, which electronically stores machine changeover settings for each control axis. ServoPro is available with stainless steel frame and wash-down construction. Electrical packages include NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, and NEMA 12.

PDC International Corp.
South Norwalk, CT 06854
Jul 12, 2007 Suited for food and diary product packaging, tamper-evident F-Series Shrinkbanders are fully mechanical and do not use vacuum or pneumatics. They apply tamper-evident bands 1-1.6 in. high to large diameter tubs and containers used for various applications, and accommodate band dia from 2.5-6.75 in. Built to UL standards, fully enclosed, stainless steel systems interface with Smooth Diversion Inspection/Ejection System.

Rhino Linings USA
San Diego, CA 92121
Jul 06, 2007 Designed to handle smaller applications, spot repairs, or hard to reach areas, RhinoPro(TM) Cartridge Gun 600 accepts dual 300 ml size cartridges, while RhinoPro(TM) Cartridge Gun 1500 accepts for dual 750 ml cartridges. Lightweight and portable guns require only small air compressor, and feature regulator, over-pressure safety system, automatic and manual return, and heavy-duty plunger body.

Pregis Corp.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Jul 03, 2007 AirSpeed Smart makes clear, inflatable air pillow cushions that serve as alternative to bulky loose fill, paper, foam, and bubble packaging materials. Recyclable and reusable, cushions provide maximum protection while reducing material and shipping costs. Controls let operators produce range of cushions, with lengths and air-fill levels suited to application requirements. Weighing 26 lb, table-top inflatable packaging system is self-contained and portable.

Tyco Electronics Corp.
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3608
Jul 02, 2007 Made of fire-rated plastic, AMP Connector Clamps secure and install nonmetallic sheathed cable to steel boxes or panels. Units accommodate 1 or 2 wires, are rated for 60 lb pull-out, and are available for ½ or ¾ in. knockout holes. Designed for plugging unused knockouts in boxes or panels, AMP Plugs fasten securely to any round open hole from ½-2 in. Offered in round or square, AMP Stud Bushings provide relief for wire pulling and prevent chaffing of wire insulation.

Boise Cascade Corp.
Boise, ID 83728
Jun 28, 2007 Featuring high-gloss and optimal flexography print surface, Boise C1S FlexPack provides converters with option for variety of end uses including pouches, lidding, small bags, and laminating applications. Boise C1S FlexBag, providing crack resistance, is suited for variety of flexible packaging and laminating applications where strength is essential, such as retail shopping bags.

ESS Technologies, Inc.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Jun 27, 2007 Controlled via Allen Bradley PLC with PanelView HMI, Bergami Model C 97 Automatic Horizontal Case Packer loads cartons, bundles, pouches, squeezable tubes, and more into corrugated cases at speeds to 18 cases/min. Digital indicators accelerate changeover times, while horizontal configuration facilitates carton loading. Suction cups pick up flat case and are used in forced opening double arm system, which ensures perfect squaring of case during product loading.

Alentec & Orion AB
Saltsjö-Boo   Sweden
Jun 27, 2007 Featuring tough construction, electronically controlled liquid dosing unit is suited for manufacturing industries within industrial and engineering sectors. Control software enables operators to program up to 16 fixed volumes, eliminating risk of erroneous dosing. Securely encapsulated product is available in 2 versions, one where buttons are fitted directly to housing and other with remote set of buttons connected by means of lead.

Lantech Inc.
Louisville, KY 40299-2316
Jun 26, 2007 Started via remote lanyard, Q-400XT automatically attaches film to load, wraps it, locks load to pallet with Pallet-Grip® film cable, and cuts film. Simple Automation(TM) eliminates need for fork-truck operator to touch load or machine. Designed to wrap 35-45 pallets up to 80 in. tall per hour, all-electric unit eliminates pneumatics and runs on 115 V power. Other features include Power Roller-Stretch® PLUS film delivery system and 15 rpm turntable with load capacity to 5,000 lb.

Uhlmann Packaging Systems Inc.
Towaco, NJ 07082
Jun 26, 2007 Designed to package syringes, ampoules, and patches, modular UPS 5 Blister Machine is compatible with tooling for UPS 4, enabling users to use existing tooling. With large format area and forming depth of up to 40 mm, it uses different modes of operation to package solid/liquid products. It features central touch screen with 3D visualization, no-tool format changeovers, universal forming station to accommodate all types of forming materials, and servo-driven indexes and blister transfer.

ESS Technologies, Inc.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Jun 22, 2007 Designed to cGMP standards, Model TF 80 Automatic Tube Filling and Closing Machine fills and closes metal, plastic, polyfoil, and cassette infeed tubes ranging in size from 0.39 x 1.9 x 0.9 in. to 1.97 x 9.25 x 3.1 in. It features 12-position turn table and touch screen display that allows machine operator to adjust performance and maintain operational logs. Designed for sterile rooms and laminar flows, TF 80 suits pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and consumer product packaging.

Milliken & Co.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Jun 19, 2007 Offering pull-tab opening and straw insertion for consumption of 4 oz, Nu-Twist package dispenses juice and provides portion control. M-Pak Plus is designed to contain liquids and provide barrier properties for sauces and condiments, salad dressings, and oil-based products. Available in 1/3 and 4 oz versions, package can also be used for lotions and shampoos. Both paper-based tetrahedral products allow for complete dispensing of product.

Standard-Knapp, Inc.
Portland, CT 06480
Jun 08, 2007 Capable of operating speeds to 100 trays/min, Continuum film wrappers and tray/shrink systems come with direct drive film feed module for applications in food and beverage industries. Module, engineered with servos, consistently feeds, cuts, and delivers clear or printed film to wrapper wand. It also incorporates features to handle static-charged film. Open design provides access to all components, while knife and cutting action deliver precise cuts on thin- or thick-gauge film.

Laminations Corp.
Appleton, WI 54912
Jun 07, 2007 FlexRoll® has evenly spaced notches that enable its triangular fingers to bend around edges of rolled and contoured products, providing barrier against damage during shipping, storage, and handling. Acting as buffer that separates product from walls and floors of trucks and warehouses, it also creates barrier between edges of stacked products. Product is available in 250 ft long rolls in calipers of .040 and .050 in., packaged in 2 rolls/box.

Binder-USA
Camarillo, CA 93012
Jun 01, 2007 Designed for 620 Series snap-in connector system, Protective Caps are available for male and female cable connectors and panel-mount sockets. Caps for cable connectors include 125 mm strap, which can be used to secure cap, while caps for sockets include 70 mm strap, which can be mounted to panel. Using O-ring to provide IP67 seal, connectors with caps are suited for hand held devices and medical applications.