Automated Packaging Systems Inc.
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Nov 11, 2004 Portable, benchtop, AirPouchâ„¢ Express 3 produces air pillows in continuous strips at more than 50 fpm. With 20 x 12 in. footprint, system requires no compressed air and can run in manual, semi-automatic, and automatic modes. Puncture-resistant, DuraClearâ„¢ polyethylene pillow material is preformed with EZ-Tear perforations. It comes fan-folded in box that contains 3,000 linear feet, and 8 x 8 in. material can inflate to approximately 300 ft³ of void fill.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Nov 11, 2004 Autobag Accu-Count® 100 and 200 count and batch at speeds up to 2,500 packages/hr. Available with 3 bowl configurations, Accu-Count 200 utilizes vibratory bowl feed and count system and is capable of detecting and counting product measuring 1/8 in. dia x 1/8–2.5 in. long x 2 in wide. Accu-Count 100 utilizes batch accumulator and similar features of Accu-Count 200. Both incorporate AutoTouchâ„¢ Control Screen and Individual Part Profiling function.

Yellow Jacket LLP
Marion, IN 46952
Nov 10, 2004 Using machine grade film rolls up to 10 in. wide x 6,000 ft, Stinger orbital stretch wrap unit bundles tubing, siding, and other building materials up to 40 in. in dia. Conveyor-fed machine has enclosed wrapping area and interlocking front guards that prevent ring from moving when guards are open. Features include variable speed drive, LED readout touch screen control panel, and max ring speed of 62 rpm. Machine measures 70 1/8 x 28 x 81½ in.

PDC International Corp.
South Norwalk, CT 06854
Nov 08, 2004 Featuring continuous movement of sleeving materials during cutting and application process, PDC R-500 Shrinklabeler eliminates indexing of web and minimizes internal machine and dynamic forces. It is available in standard or customized configurations that apply shrinksleeves at speeds from 500–600 labels/min on one inline head. Product handling system of PDC R-500 can be configured to accommodate specific product size and shape ranges.

Hardy Instruments, Inc.
San Diego, CA 92123 1825
Nov 05, 2004 Ethernet/IP Interface allows host controller to monitor filling process controlled by Model HI 3010 Filler/Dispenser. It also allows all 4 weighing channels of Model HI 3030 Weight Controller to be viewed and controlled by host. One instrument with Ethernet/IP port can act as network bridge, communicating data from other HI 3000 Series Instruments connected in Hardy-Links or DeviceNet LAN.

Storopack Inc.
Cincinnati, OH 45246 1106
Oct 27, 2004 PELASPAN-PAC Anti-Static protects electronic parts from static discharge during shipment. Pink, S-shaped polystyrene material is free-flowing, reusable, recyclable, and weighs just 5 lb/ft³.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 4137
Oct 25, 2004 Case Erector allows packagers to print logos, batch codes, product identification, or other data on cases, in-line, during high-speed case forming and sealing. Once erected, graphics may appear on multiple panels of case including top, side, corner, or end. Cases are printed on side and end utilizing 1 print head, or both sides and ends using 2 print heads. Speeds up to 35 cases/min may be achieved, dependent on case graphics desired.

MG America
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Oct 21, 2004 Model GSL20 requires no change of parts for different case sizes. Main machine movement is provided by servo motors with all drivers controlled via Elau PLC technology.

Sealed Air Corp., Engineered Products Div.
Danbury, CT 06810
Oct 15, 2004 Suited for medium- to large-volume shippers packaging more than 15 cartons/day, Instapak Quick® Warmer has 26½ x 8¼ in. footprint, allowing it to be placed on table or at mail station. It is designed for use with Instapak Quick® foam and Instapak® Quick Tuffâ„¢ foam packaging, which produces custom-fit protective packaging material.

Material Transfer & Storage, Inc.
Allegan, MI 49010 0218
Oct 01, 2004 Lift & Sealâ„¢ drum feeder provides dust-tight discharge and feeding of powdered material in explosive environment. It includes 8 in. rotary valve with controls, Control Linkâ„¢ Rotation System for 180° drum rotation, and exclusive Lift & Seal Systemâ„¢ for dust-tight operation. Units are custom designed to application requirements.

Nortek Automation, Inc.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Sep 27, 2004 Packaging line constructs retail cartons, inserts pre-packaged electronic circuit board, and seals carton. It also prints/applies labels to vertical and horizontal carton surface, adheres hang tab for retail display, and stacks cartons. Labels feature print-on-demand information, including product data, logos, serial numbers, and bar codes. Finished cartons are offloaded in sets of 25 for final bulk packaging and shipping.

ARPAC
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Sep 27, 2004 Equipped with banner applicator, INFRAPAK RTAC-Series accepts pallets from palletizer or forklift, indexes load, and starts wrapping sequence. Banner applicator applies printed banner, displaying company logo or message around perimeter of pallet, and seals tail of banner film to load. Once wrapping sequence is complete, TIE-GR film tail capture mechanism eliminates film tails and secures load to skid.

Axon Corp.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Sep 26, 2004 Capable of speeds to 500 bottles per minute, EZ-100 HSX bands caps up to 50 mm in diameter and has optional feature that allows system to operate with modulating conveyor speeds as based on downstream production needs. Continuous motion tamper evident banding machine has footprint and single head design that allows it to fit into tight spaces. Unit can be integrated with existing lines or supplied as complete applicator turnkey system.

ARPAC
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Sep 23, 2004 Semi-automatic, Sidewinder 4 WRAP-N-WEIGH combines wrapping and weighing into one operation by integrating precision scale and digital controls with turntable. It includes Allen Bradley Micrologix PLC, steel-it paint to prevent corrosion, anti-static pre-stretch rollers, and dual LED wrap counters. Additional features include built-in self-diagnostics, 3-wrap pattern selections, and electronically-controlled film tension adjustment.

Spiroflow Systems, Inc.
Monroe, NC 28110
Sep 22, 2004 Gaylord Box Filler facilitates container filling operations, minimizing operator fatigue. It features custom inlet tube, venturi bag inflation system, gain-in-weight load cells, vibration for product compaction, and inflatable bag spout seal. Discharge of inlet tube accepts quick-connect flexible spout for Gaylord filling.

Anatech Ltd.
Denver, NC 28037
Sep 22, 2004 Able to process wafers as large as 200 mm, FA-2000 Fillerblastâ„¢ system is suited for decapsulation and depassivation of packaged devices with metallization in ICs and organic substrates in packaging. Reactive ion etcher eliminates use of wet acids. Manifold forms dry ice, which acts as fine abrasive effective in removing filler buildup, while plasma maintains constant etch rate for efficient removal of molding material. Etch rates for many compounds are more than 1 mil/hr.

IWKA Pac Systems, Inc.
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Sep 03, 2004 Available in intermittent or continuous motion models, Series BP features balcony style design, which separates mechanics of machines from drives, eliminating product clogs caused by particulate generation and dust. Machine is completely driven by independent servos that enable adjustment of individual process times without affecting rest of stations. Positive transfer system ensures that blisters are transported through machine in continuous, controlled fashion.

Ampac Flexibles
Cary, IL 60013
Aug 31, 2004 Flexi 6648 is suited for overwrapping materials impregnated with liquids and lotions. Laminate features PET/foil/clear PE and offers optimized moisture vapor and oxygen permeability; MVTR is <.001 g/100 sq in./24 hr, and oxygen permeability is <.001 cc/100 sq in./90% RH. Up to 10 colors can be printed on laminate. Specific product types include cosmetic wipes, antiseptic pads, facial towelettes, baby wipes, and medical gauze.

Douglas Machine
Alexandria, MN 56308 3399
Aug 24, 2004 With third generation servo design, Axiomâ„¢ Series delivers intermittent motion servo case packer performance at rates to 600 cartons/min with no product jams. Design, with reduced footprint, enhances changeover repeatability and simplifies fault detection and recovery. Product features stainless steel frames and is available with options such as Velocityâ„¢ servo carton stacking system.

Uhlmann Packaging Systems Inc.
Towaco, NJ 07082
Aug 10, 2004 Suited for pharmaceutical packaging, Model T 2060 TopLoader handles all tasks related to erecting, feeding/filling, and closing of multi-product packages. Each filling module is 1,200 x 1,535 x 1,950 mm, and when strung together, form personalized machine that can meet virtually any multiple component package need.