Loveshaw, An ITW Co.
South Canaan, PA 18459
Apr 15, 2005 Little David SP-304 semi-automatic case former and sealer is offered with electric head lift that reduces ergonomic stress involved in raising and lowering head and frame assemblies in response to changing case sizes on line. Head moves from minimum to maximum case range in under one minute. Able to deliver top and bottom flap folding, plug-in product features single mast design, self-tensioning belts, and continuous belt drive operating speed of 60 fpm.

New Jersey Packaging Div. Of Menasha Corp.
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Apr 12, 2005 RxTrackNSecure™ package of anti-counterfeiting and anti-fraud printing and packaging services guard against pharmaceutical product fraud. Offerings include holographic label coatings, taggants with supplied UV or IR for high security applications, and random serialization. Tamper evident packages constructed of frangible material can be provided, as well as security printing with microtext printed with reactive inks. Up to 20 layer watermarks are also available.

Autopak Engineering Corp.
San Juan, PR 00902 4155
Apr 07, 2005 Suited for small, lightweight bottles or cartons ranging from ½–18 in. wide, Spacing Wheel provides spacing between products, keeping production running smoothly. By setting unit's speed, product flow can be reduced or stopped if triggered by equipment malfunction or another external signal. Featuring dc gear motor, Spacing Wheel operates at speeds from 5–30 rpm. By rotating hand-wheel, operators can open or close unit to adjust for different size products.

Douglas Machine
Alexandria, MN 56308 3399
Mar 30, 2005 Contour™ SPS-75 provides maximum package integrity and appearance. Features include patent-pending Smartrak™ Steady Stream Infeed System, which removes gaps that compromise pack pattern accuracy and continuous product flow; patented pinless metering, which uses servo drives to gently meter bottled, cartoned, canned, and jarred products; and patent-pending servo driven wrapping wand that provides improved film control and accurate film placement at speeds to 75 cycles/min.

Lantech Inc.
Louisville, KY 40299-2316
Mar 24, 2005 Model SW-5000, with Self-Threader® forming head, delivers perfectly centered lap seal without setup adjustment, and changes over in seconds with quick-disconnect feature. Rated at 75 packages/min, machine comes with Ever-Clean end seal system with seal bar that cuts and seals with separate heated surfaces. Model SW-5000 accepts packages from 3 x 1.5 x 0.125 in. to 40 x 15 x 6 in. Product detection allows intermittent or continuous operation.

Flexicon America, Inc.
Burlington, VT 05401
Mar 24, 2005 Designed for use with company's PF6/FF20 peristaltic liquid filler system, UP20 filling device accepts pre-plugged and pre-sterilized vials. It uses sterilizable stainless steel jaws to lift plug and lower filling needle into vial. After filling, needle is retracted, and original plug is replaced. Flexible unplugging device handles different vials via change of jaws. Jaws for 020 and 013 plugs are supplied with system, and custom jaws are available.

Polymer Molding, Inc.
Erie, PA 16502-2115
Mar 22, 2005 Series PR protects OEM parts and products during shipping, storage, and masking or other operations. Tapered-style, low-density polyethylene units feature built-in lift rings to facilitate removal and are available to fit NPT, SAE, and JIC sizes. Seventeen sizes are offered to plug openings from 0.361–2.49 in. Plug depths range from ¼–½ in., and outer diameter of pull rings ranges from 0.745–3.075 in.

TOTANI America, Inc.
Green Bay, WI 54304
Mar 17, 2005 Model FD-60VSC produces pouches for dry or liquid applications. Pouch options include 1- or 2-lane plowed bottom stand-up; 4-edge sealed side gusset; and 3-side-seal. Machine also features press-to-close zipper capability and can be made slider-ready. Ability to produce multiple pouches makes unit suited for variety of production applications.

Rock-Tenn Co.
Norcross, GA 30071
Mar 17, 2005 Featuring Appleton Pen Tick Plus authentication paper, Rock-Tenn White Label Security Board Series 4000 helps ensure brand security. When marked with special pen, encapsulated coating on paper stock reacts with ink, temporarily changing color. Mark disappears in moments, retaining visual aesthetics of original packaging. Product enables instant visual confirmation of authenticity at warehouse or in field and requires no changes to printing or production setups.

UFP Technologies, Inc.
Georgetown, MA 01833 2107
Mar 07, 2005 Made from 100% recycled paper fibers and water, Cushion Cubes provide packaging support for awkward and fragile products. Environmentally safe cubes compress under impact and have memory characteristics to maintain cushion. Functioning as blocking and bracing, cushioning, and/or void fill material, product also protects against leaks and spills. It dispenses like loose fill, but textured surface and contoured shape make them lock together for Tite-Fill™.

SELERANT Corp.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mar 07, 2005 DevEX® Product Lifecycle Management solution incorporates Packaging Management module that acts as organization and checkpoint tool to ensure package meets all requirements for safe product handling, labeling, and government regulations. Packaging Specifications module includes standardized, customizable templates for raw materials, formulas, bottles, cans, cups, closures, labels, pallet patterns, shippers, as well as procedural quality, performance, and process.

WeightPack North America, Inc.
Powhatan, VA 23139
Mar 04, 2005 Carrousel net-weight filling/capping technology features laminar flow fill nozzles that provide foam-free handling of product. Unit can handle liquids from 2–16 oz at 200 bottles per minute. Wide range of filler and capper sizes are available to handle any fill volume and speed requirement.

Flexicon Corporation
Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Feb 25, 2005 Bulk Filling System transfers bulk solid materials from drums to machine’s fill head dust-free, fills pails by weight, and verifies fill weight accuracy. Drums are loaded at floor level onto platen that lifts hydraulically to form dust-tight seal between drum lip and gasketed discharge cone. Entire drum carriage elevates hydraulically, then tips, causing discharge cone to mate with gasketted receiving ring on filling machine’s surge hopper lid.

Material Transfer & Storage, Inc.
Allegan, MI 49010 0218
Feb 25, 2005 Available as stand-alone unit, with forklift or hoist load, custom-designed Bulk Bag Conditioning Systems return materials hardened and/or lumpy materials to dischargeable state within minutes. Conditioner features 2 hydraulically actuated compression plates mounted on opposing sides that break up material which hardened or developed lumps inside bulk bags. Systems are also offered as modular section in Material Master™ Bulk Bag Discharger.

NJM/CLI Packaging Systems Int'l.
Lebanon, NH 03766 1403
Feb 24, 2005 Made of stainless steel with polished 316 contact parts, Cremer CF1220D features 2 counting heads and 2-lane filling conveyor in 12 ft footprint. It uses IR detection, which is unaffected by dust, filling up to 110 bottle/min (based on 100-count bottles). Counter features touch-screen control panel and can be programmed with up to 300 product recipes. It handles tablets, caplets, and hard or soft capsules ranging from 2–25 mm in diameter.

FlowDry Worldwide LLC
Brookville, OH 45309
Feb 08, 2005 Used in packaging of desiccant, silica-gel, and molecular sieve materials, Accu-Weld® seams provide seal for desiccant bags that is pliable, consistent, and permeable. Permeability allows continuous fluid flow throughout seam area, minimizing interruption of refrigerant flow inside A/C system. Seams can be folded or shaped to fit through small openings or conform to irregular shapes. Package designs are available in standard and custom configurations.

3M Adhesives & Tapes Div.
St. Paul, MN 55144 1000
Feb 04, 2005 Made of plastic film, Easy Open Poly Mailer features one-pull tear strip that simplifies opening. It is printable and can be customized with retailers and carriers' brands. Mailer is also available with double adhesive sealer strips for reuse for return shipping. It comes in multiple sizes and with bubble-wrap cushioned sides for shipping items that need added protection.

3M Company / Packaging Systems Division
St. Paul, MN 55144
Feb 04, 2005 Suited for highly regulated environments, 3M-Matic 700a, 700rf, and 800af Case Sealers are resistant to corrosion in high-moisture manufacturing environments. As an option, 3M-Matic equipment is available in versions that conform to NEMA Standard 250 Type 4 specifications that require watertight enclosures for switches and power sources for safe operation in food and beverage operations.

3M Company / Packaging Systems Division
St. Paul, MN 55144
Feb 04, 2005 Able to seal range of case sizes at speeds up to 20 cases/min, fully-automatic 3M-Matic 2000rf features optically controlled, powered in-feed that separates cases for metered feeding into flap folding and taping areas. It includes Allen Bradley PLC, AccuGlide II taping heads, pneumatically operated rear flap folder, and top compression rollers. Safety features include E-stop buttons, safety interlocked side guarding, and machine interlock shut-off.

3M Company / Packaging Systems Division
St. Paul, MN 55144
Feb 04, 2005 With curvilinear design, AccuGlide 2+ Taping Head for 3M-provides smooth tape application, ensuring that lightweight cartons are securely and consistently sealed. Designed for conveyor speeds up to 80 fpm, friction brake drum and constant one-way tape tension roller help assure consistent tape cutting and application. Safety features include protective blade guard and latching tape drum for secure connection of tape rolls.