KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Jun 27, 2005 Four-axis Model KR 40 PA™ features ductile cast iron base, which houses 3 of unit's 4 motors. With motors in base and upper arm made of carbon fiber composite, bulk of robot's weight is in lower structure, facilitating acceleration and deceleration. Payload capacity of 40 kg and 2,091 mm reach supports 800 and 1,000 mm pallet applications. Robot is suited for homogenous and mixed palletizing, as well as conveyor-tracking material handling applications.

ARPAC
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Jun 23, 2005 Intermittent-motion Model 25TW-28 wraps unitized or trayed boxes, cans, and bottles in single-tier or stacked arrangement. Machine handles trayed products from ½-13 in. high, 6-18 in. wide, and 6-20 in. long. Operator interface recalls parameters for up to 16 different products, while automatic setup calculates machine settings based upon product dimensions. Side mounted film racks, with film splicing bars, facilitate film roll replacement and changeover.

ARPAC
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Jun 17, 2005 Offered with variety of standard and customized infeeds, 708HB intermittent motion, right-angle stainless-steel shrink bundler features multi-row collation capabilities that enable it to shrink wrap products in various multi-pack configurations. Model 708HB-16 utilizes motorized pulley drive system with brushless dc motors and operates at speeds to 30 bundles/min. System is designed for pharmaceutical, health, and beauty industries.

IWKA Pac Systems, Inc.
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Jun 10, 2005 Offering quiet, servo-driven operation, SC Series incorporates IWKA carton-opening system that opens cartons before they reach transport lug, eliminating possibility of unopened cartons entering machine. CFR 21-compliant product features custom-engineered infeed system that enables multiple components of varying sizes and shapes to be loaded into same carton.

Brown Machine LLC
Beaverton, MI 48612-0434
Jun 09, 2005 Ovation Rotary Series® is comprised of models R-46, R-58, and R-610, which feature respective max mold sizes of 48 x 72, 60 x 96, and 72 x 120 in. Rotary cut sheet line of thermoformers features Allen-Bradley processor and Panelmate touch screen with unlimited forming routines. Along with internal modem, products offer programmable positioning of platens and programmable oven zones with ceramic elements and perimeter shielding.

Sealed Air Corp., Packaging Products Div.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Jun 08, 2005 Electric NewAir IB™ 200 automatically inflates and dispenses ¾ in. Barrier Bubble® cushioning material. Auto-replenishment sensor keeps portable storage bins filled for on-demand packaging. Dispensing options include on-line dispensing control, which allows operator to regulate amount of cushioning using foot pedal; bulk transfer dispensing arm, which increases accumulation of cushioning to 253 sq ft; and roll winder, which makes 36 in. dia bundles of cushioning material.

Waytek Inc.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Jun 07, 2005 Rated to 275°F, corrugated polypropylene loom features full length slit that slides over assembly and closes for permanent installation. Convoluted surface provides protection from abrasion and pinching. Available in black with blue stripe, loom comes in various sizes and styles to accommodate almost any bundle of wires or hoses.

French Technology Press Office, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60601
Jun 02, 2005 Packaging Line includes Ariform 603 sleevewrapper, which features minimal moving parts and independent left and right adjustments. Operating at 40 trays/min, Aritray robotized tray packer uses dynamic collation forming and progressive deceleration of movements for product protection. Products are transferred into trays by 4-axis FANUC M-420iA robot.

Flexicon America, Inc.
Burlington, VT 05401
Jun 01, 2005 Tabletop liquid filling system, Model FP50, performs aseptic dispensing, filling, and plugging operations. It eliminates concerns caused by human operator/product interface via non-human contact filling of liquid product into vials or bottles at rates to 30 ppm. Along with peristaltic dispenser, unit features turntable infeed, in-line filling station, and rubber plug closure applicator that removes risk of operator contamination.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 4137
May 24, 2005 Suited for varying case packaging requirements, top-sealing unit features 2 independent sealing modules for tape and hot melt adhesive application. It changes between sealing methods in minutes and enables cases to be fed as spaced or back-to-back. Metering belt infeed automatically spaces each case for synchronized inner flap folding. Built with stainless steel frame, machine features gull-wing guard doors and sealing speeds from 10–45 cases/min.

Sealed Air Corp.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-5291
May 20, 2005 Suited for shipping sensitive, small parcels, TuffGard Extreme™ products combine protection of 5/16 in. Bubble Wrap® cushioning with multi-layer, co-extruded film that is moisture-, puncture-, and tear-resistant. Mailers, available in 5 sizes from 7¼ x 12 in. to 14¼ x 20 in., feature fully laminated construction and tamper resistant, self-seal closure. Fine, textured surface can be printed with up to 8 colors.

Lantech Inc.
Louisville, KY 40299-2316
May 17, 2005 Designed to eliminate misfeeds and crushed boxes, C-300 holds case square and erect throughout process. Features include powered infeed magazine, case-on-demand operation, and hinged pick-up frame. Product can erect and tape case blanks at speeds to 10 case/min, even those with unglued seams or irregularities. Machine accepts single-wall RSC and HSC cases, with B and C flute types, measuring 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. to 19 5/8 x 13¾ x 20¾ in.

Axcell (Heyco Products, Inc.)
Toms River, NJ 08755
May 13, 2005 Constructed from specially compounded infrared transmitting polycarbonate, Infrared Window Plugs are designed to permit transmission of electronic data into or out of electrical housing or enclosure. Offering high strength and chemical resistance, plugs are available in specific colors designed for visible light transmission and can be modified for openings that are oval, square, elliptical, or designed to custom specifications.

Cognex Corp.
Natick, MA 01760 2059
May 04, 2005 Available in 3 configurations, ProofRead™ ensures information is correctly printed onto labels and packages. Optical character verification (OCV) system includes OCVMax™, which verifies characters printed on curved/flexible surfaces as well as those distorted during printing or packaging process. Equipped with GUI and touchscreen interface, system provides built-in security, change tracking, and logging capability for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Mills Industries
Laconia, NH 03246 3351
May 04, 2005 Milplast™ stackable, interlocking tote is custom-designed to fit and protect parts while maximizing space utilization in manufacturing areas, shelves, and truck cubes. Measuring 90 x 16 x 20 in., products weigh 14 lb. and are offered with walls from 2.5–10 mm thick. Totes can include options such as part dividers, foam cushioning, custom imprinting, and color coding. Handholds are available to facilitate manual lifting.

Henkel Loctite Corporation
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
May 02, 2005 Pneumatic Loctite® Low Viscosity Fluid Pumps deliver various output volumes determined by pump ratio and input pressure. Carbon-steel system with Viton seals suits lubricants, epoxies, and urethanes, while inert metal system with EPR seals suits anaerobics, acrylics, epoxy hardeners, and water-based products. Loctite® High Viscosity Paste Pump Systems consist of air motor, pump tube, and pressure ram, and offer chemical compatibility with adhesives, sealants, and lubricants.

Ampac Flexibles
Cary, IL 60013
Apr 28, 2005 Flexi 6818 Lamination features heat-seal coated polyester coupled with metalized, white oriented polypropylene. It is available with 2-sided print and with 100% opacity. Copy on reverse side will not show through front facing and vice versa. Flexi 6818 can be sealed around face of tray, leaving corner exposed to grab and pull for product access. Puncture resistant film will not tear upon opening and is suited for consumer goods and solid or semi-solid products.

FP International/Free-Flow Packaging International, Inc.
Redwood City, CA 94063-3120
Apr 21, 2005 PILLOW PAK'R™ makes 24 in. wide bubble material at rates up to 72 linear ft/min. Each roll of film makes two 1,000 sq ft bundles of inflated cushioned material. PILLOW PAK material is perforated every 6 in., and unlike traditional bubble material, it cannot pop and lose cushioning properties. Machine may be placed adjacent to pack station for on-demand packing. Optional foot pedal or film sensor can be used to replenish material as packers use bubble.

ARPAC
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Apr 20, 2005 Equipped with Allen Bradley SLC 5/03 PLC and color LCD programmable touch-screen, Model TS37 handles single-wound PVC, polyethylene, and polyolefin films up to 39 in. wide. It features interchangeable horizontal and vertical sealing as well as adjustable film inverter that eliminates need for multiple forming heads or centerfold film. Keeping package graphics distortion free, trim seal unit allows on-the-fly adjustments without machine shut-down.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 4137
Apr 15, 2005 Featuring servo-operated, robotic-style transfer head, Model 360 delivers two separate actions simultaneously. As head lowers into case, filled bottles are packed, and empty bottles are gripped for unloading. As head reaches conveyor, empty containers are deposited for transfer to filling, and additional filled containers are picked up for packing. Occupying 56 sq ft of floor space, Model 360 operates at cycle speeds up to 12 per min.