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.

3M Company / Packaging Systems Division
St. Paul, MN 55144
Feb 04, 2005 Semi-automatic 3M-Matic Model 110a seals up to 30 cases/min. Adjustable for different size case runs, sealer features AccuGlide II taping heads with curvilinear tracks. It includes height adjustment crank, adjustable side guides, and bottom belt drive mechanism with laced replacements. Dual masts offer extra stability and uniform height adjustment.

Rock-Tenn Co.
Norcross, GA 30071
Feb 03, 2005 White Label Security Board Series 3000 features Appleton TechMark readable threads to help companies combat counterfeiting, piracy, and diversion of products. Randomly embedded directly in paper fiber or between layers, threads store encrypted data that can carry information and provide track-and-trace capabilities. Threads do not interfere with printing, and paperboard packaging products cannot be duplicated or altered without destroying carton.

ARPAC
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Jan 31, 2005 Dual roll models 25TW (intermittent motion) and 45TW (continuous motion) provide alternative to single roll print registered tray wrapping. They enable existing and new ARPAC tray shrink wrappers to run print registered films on top film of package. Systems will wrap any unitized or tray-packed product, including random pack sizes. Graphics on trays can be seen through clear film, while print registered film on top blocks individual product label UPCs.

Douglas Machine
Alexandria, MN 56308 3399
Jan 25, 2005 Apexâ„¢ series utilizes servo technology for smooth, quiet operation. Stainless steel construction maximizes machine durability in environments requiring sanitation, open flap detection, and rejection. Multiple product sizes can be run at speeds up to 300 sleeves per minute depending on application. Simplified, clean design lends to minimal maintenance requirements.

Weir & Harrod Packaging Machinery
St Marys NSW 2760  Australia
Jan 24, 2005 Semi-automatic Case Over Packer is completely constructed of stainless steel and cycles at speeds to 20 cases per min. Available in single-lane infeed or multi-lane infeed configurations, it is able to handle multi-layer pack sizes and all bottle sizes up to 5 L. Also available, semi automatic CP-80 is suitable for cardboard box packaging.

Weir & Harrod Packaging Machinery
St Marys NSW 2760  Australia
Jan 24, 2005 Modular Model SP-120 features stainless steel frame and adjustable hand wheel for size change over. With bag size range from 1 oz to 11 lb, unit offers packing rate up to 120 bags/min. Programmable logic control features low voltage inputs and outputs. Model SP-120 is suited for packing frozen vegetables, pasta, rice, sugar, and chocolates.

SWF Companies
Reedley, CA 93654
Jan 14, 2005 Suited for hand-loaded or fully automated cartoning applications, Horizon 100 employs servo main drive, stainless steel welded frame, and precision-milled carton pockets. Additional features include scaled adjustments at all changeover locations, gear-driven rotary carton placer, powered carton magazine, and PLC controls. Design facilitates carton blank loading, jam clearing, and access to machine's interior for maintenance.

Neopost
Hayward, CA 94544
Jan 12, 2005 Capable of filling up to 4,200 envelopes/hr, Model SI 82 features Load 'N Go® technology, which allows user to load documents and just press button for operation. Secure ‘N Feedâ„¢ technology electromechanically verifies thickness of document to ensure that proper number of pages is included in each piece. With feeder swap ability, Model SI 82 can be reloaded during operation. Optical mark reading ensures that documents will arrive at intended address.

National Bulk Equipment, Inc.
Holland, MI 49424
Jan 11, 2005 Bag spout untie module, Model E3 engages bulk bag discharge spout with manually-operated compression clamp to prevent foreign material from entering downstream process. It also eliminates dust escaping into plant atmosphere during discharge cycle by extracting dust-laden, displaced air from receiving hopper to dust collector. To assure complete product discharge, E3 elongates discharge spout of bag and maintains it in open, steep, cylindrical position.

ARPAC
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Dec 31, 2004 BRANDPAC BPTS-5000 Series consists of continuous motion, roll bottom, overlap wrapping system that multipacks variety of products supported on corrugated pads using clear, printed, or print registered polyethylene film. Layered protection ensures that product does not push through film during handling. Packaging provides additional support between tiers on pallet, eliminating need for pallet tier sheets in distribution environments.

CES, Inc./Candle Equipment & Sales
Seattle, WA 98116
Dec 31, 2004 Designed for candle manufacturers as well as health and beauty industries, molten material filling system transfers heated materials thru pump, hose, and handgun. It connects directly to existing tanks and is ergonomically designed to reduce operator fatigue. Handguns feature 360° linear swivels or 360°-PLUS® Ball Swivels. Interchangeable nozzles are provided for filling smaller or larger containers.

Autologik
Hartland, WI 53029-0616
Dec 24, 2004 Load and Lock Sleeve Inserter loads DVDs and CDs into oversized plastic packaging at rates up to 50 DVDs or CDs per minute, eliminating need to load parts by hand. Product also crimps plastic package's locking tabs and can transfer items onto conveyor or into receptacle in preparation for shipment. Unit accommodates multitude of plastic packaging sizes for DVDs and CDs.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Dec 10, 2004 Usable with AirPouchâ„¢ Express 3 Void-Fill System, AirPouch Pillows feature EZ-Tearâ„¢ perforations, which have 1 in. of regular perforation at each side of pillow, with clean cut through center of pillow. Perforations are strong enough to be pulled from bins or overhead hoppers, yet individual pillows can be easily separated for packing. Made of puncture-resistant, DuraClearâ„¢ material, standard pillows come in 8 in. width and various lengths.

Lantech Inc.
Louisville, KY 40299-2316
Nov 23, 2004 Able to conform to load surfaces with irregularities up to 2 in. high, product uses surface-seeking sealer head with 8 independent nozzles that individually find load surface and direct 200-230°F air at film tail. Positive sealing of film tail before cutting and wiping produces clean, tight wrap that will not droop or snag throughout handling and shipping. Product accommodates loads of varying width up to 24 in. and provides 12 in. reach-to-load.

Lantech Inc.
Louisville, KY 40299-2316
Nov 23, 2004 Turntable Q-1000 comes with PLC control that provides 5 pre-programmed wrap patterns and permits basic program modifications without use of supplemental PC. PLC programming software allows full access to control code for in-depth changes, and fault tracking capability lets user see operational trends as they develop. Capable of wrapping 45–60 loads/hr, system handles pallet weights to 4,000 lb and has 5 ft of infeed and exit conveyor.

Textron Fastening Systems, a business unit of Textron Inc.
Troy, MI 48098
Nov 17, 2004 Avseal® II plugs holes in thin metal components situated in restricted areas. Two-piece structural stem locking mechanism seals holes with diameters ranging from 4–20 mm in steel, iron, and aluminum. Plugs can be placed flush to hole or deep in casting, creating pressure-tight seal with push-out resistance up to 15,000 psi. Applications include engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission components, brake systems, compressors, hydraulic blocks, and pumps.