Standard-Knapp, Inc.
Portland, CT 06480
Nov 21, 2007 Designed to handle range of tablock case types, Slitter/Sealer features continuous motion design suitable for food and beverage industries. Pitch adjustment employs servo motors and variable drive controls to ensure precise timing and eliminate operator error, while infeed design provides positive product timing. Able to achieve speeds of more than 100 cases/min, machine features stainless steel rust-proof frame and ergonomically designed touch screen control panel.

3M Adhesives & Tapes Div.
St. Paul, MN 55144 1000
Nov 20, 2007 Featuring 4 belts for positive traction and pneumatic station to keep cases centered, 3M-Matic(TM) Random Case Sealer r70 automatically adjusts to width (6-21.5 in.) and height (4.75-21.5 in.) of carton. It seals up to 15 different case sizes per minute and is equipped with 3M(TM) AccuGlide(TM) Taping Head 2+, which provides low-impact sealing that protects cases. Machine is designed for use with full range of 36-48 mm Scotch® Box Sealing Tapes.

PDC International Corp.
South Norwalk, CT 06854
Nov 16, 2007 Based on dual-zone steam tunnels, heavy-duty KST 55-710 is used for precise shrinking of shrink sleeve labels at slow to moderate speeds. Adjustments for steam volume, flow, and nozzle position allow application of steam to specific points on package. Containers of any shape can be filled or empty, and tunnel works with PVC, PETG, OPS, and PLA films in gauges as thin as 40 microns. Optional Efficiency Package features thermostatically-controlled electronic temperature regulator.

Innovatier
Lakeland, FL 33815
Nov 15, 2007 ProTeCut(TM) provides protective perimeter for components in order to make smart devices difficult to cut without professional tools. Utilizing Reaction Injection Embedding®, this cut-resistant technology delivers component protection and can be integrated into active RFID and smart card platform designs. Solution also lets consumers cut through their cards safely by protecting select components.

Nordson Corp., Packaging Systems
Duluth, GA 30097
Nov 08, 2007 Suited for product assembly, packaging, and paperboard converting operations, AltaBlue(TM) TT melters use variable-speed ac motors with spur gear pumps and process range of materials. All-electric solutions, used in manual, semi-automatic, and automatic applications, have Teflon®-coated tube tank that eliminates dead corners and minimizes adhesive char. To facilitate operation, features include status-at-a-glance indicators and 7-day clock.

Birchwood Casey
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 2138
Nov 06, 2007 INTERCEPT® Protective Wrap neutralizes and removes corrosive elements inside package to protect sensitive or high-value components during shipment or for up to 20 years of storage in normal warehouse conditions. Safe for disposal as non-hazardous material or recyclable as re-usable plastic material, chemical-free and odorless solution does not use VCIs or other banned substances. It comes in pre-sized, zip-closure bags; large gusseted tote-bin size bags; stretch film; and flat stock.

Sonolite Plastics Corp.
Gloucester, MA 01930
Nov 06, 2007 Suited to fit any medical/surgical device, Medical Specialty Trays include symbols and engraved lettering/part numbers, undercuts and locating detents for nesting and stacking, compatible inserts, and various types of snap-lids. Thermoformed from standard and ecofriendly materials such as styrene, polyethylene, polycarbonate, ABS, ABS anti-stat, PET, and PETG, they can be made in 1 in. sq. up to 48 x 72 in. sizes in gauges from 0.010-0.375 in.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Nov 06, 2007 Utilizing 4-axis KUKA KR 40 PA robot with 40 kg capacity and up to 2,091 mm reach, robotic layer forming palletizing solution mechanically turns packages to form interlocking pallet patterns necessary to create stable pallet without reduction in palletizing speed. Solution positively orients and positions each case or package to form layer, resulting in repeatable and flexible palletizing solution that does not sacrifice product or case integrity.

Ampac Flexibles
Cary, IL 60013
Nov 06, 2007 Naturally opaque Apex 3000 SF (Sustainable Film) series is made from proprietary blend of polylactic acid, a renewable resource. It meets ASTM D 6400 standard certifying it as biodegradable and compostable and is FDA compliant for food contact. Structure seals to itself, making it suitable for vertical form-fill-seal applications. Film can be extruded in one- to multiple layers depending on application, colorants can be added, and it can be printed via rotogravure or flexography.

Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
Buffalo, NY 14224
Nov 02, 2007 Providing low-oxygen modified atmosphere packaging, FreshPax® CR extends shelf life of case-ready meats up to 30 days while preserving color. Oxygen scavengers are used together with vacuum and back flush systems to absorb oxygen. Formulated to work in chilled environment, they reduce oxygen levels to 0.01%, effectively inhibiting oxidative degradation. Once at retail location, individual meat cases are removed from master bag and allowed to re-bloom, ensuring red color.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Nov 02, 2007 Designed for packaging products with high gloss finishes or surfaces that are sensitive to scratching or abrasion, NSCR film contains no anti-block additives. Low density polyethylene film features embossing technique and non-abrasive properties. Available in Autobag® bags-on-a-roll configurations and compatible with all Automated Packaging Systems bagging equipment, product is suited for eyewear, jewelry, and electronics applications.

3M Industrial Tape & Specialties Div.
St. Paul, MN 55144 1000
Nov 01, 2007 Compatible with full range of 36-48 mm Scotch® box sealing tapes for top and bottom sealing of RSCs, 3M-Matic(TM) Adjustable Case Sealer a20 can seal up to 30 uniformly-sized RSCs per minute. Case sealer features adjustable bottom belt drive and dual masts for taping head stability. It handles carton sizes from 6-21.5 in. wide and 4.75-21.5 in. high, and up to 65 lb. Unit features 3M(TM) AccuGlide Taping Head 2+ that provides low-impact sealing to protect cases.

GSH Holdings Limited
Cambridgshire PE7 1PD  United Kingdom
Oct 31, 2007 Suitable for 125-750 g of most soft fruit varieties, KappaPlus Punnet and Lid Models K 10, K 30, and K 62 are available in PP, PET, or recycled "R" PET materials. Hole embedded in edge of packaging provides airflow and ventilation. Securely fitting lids feature rib design for pack strength and protection during transit.

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.
Chicago, IL 60601
Oct 29, 2007 Designed to erect 8-sided META® cases, META KD-8(TM) offers stacking strength as well as graphic and display capabilities. Opposing vacuum cups slowly separate cases as they are erected, breaking score lines and over-glued manufacturer's joints. Hand cranks speed changeover without tools, while vacuum transducers minimize clogs and downtime. With case selection system, META KD-8 can handle warped board and corrugated variations.

Specialty Equipment
Houston, TX 77055
Oct 15, 2007 Model DF-5510E Drum Filler needs no compressed air and is designed for use in sub-surface liquid filling operations. With an electric ¾ hp, XP inverter-duty motor with torque-limiting clutch and gear reducer, filler is certified for operation in Class I, Division 1 environments. Other features include 1,000 lb capacity NTEP approved scale and weight meter, remote NEMA 4 control panel, and automatic fume skirt for vapor collection.

PAC Machinery Group
San Rafael, CA 94901
Oct 11, 2007 Suited for quick changeover and contract packaging applications, Model DEM F-Auto(TM) series includes Center Sealing System to automatically adjust seal at center of each package eliminating manual adjustments. Automatic L-Bar Sealer and Tunnel feature heavy-duty frame, seal bar closing conveyor system for small product transfer, and machine performance monitoring system. Operator Interface uses 16-bit microprocessor capable of storing up to 10 product settings.

Crown Holdings, Inc
Philadelphia, PA 19154-4599
Oct 09, 2007 Available in 73 mm dia, Easylift(TM) easy-open ends feature gap between can lid and tab that facilitates opening of canned food products without can opener or other tools. Product is designed to provide simpler tab access while retaining all opening performance of Eole(TM) technology. Compatible with existing can line equipment, this convenience packaging can be implemented with one-off adjustments that require no production downtime.

ARPAC
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Oct 02, 2007 Suited for full film over-wrapped packages for retail display, side seal CAPRA(TM) 8000SS has 24 in. wide seal bar with up to 10 in. high seal bar opening, and can be adapted to run vertical end seals for tall packages. Machine can run single-wound polyethylene, polyolefin, or PVC shrink films and requires no tools for changeovers. Allen Bradley® touch screen controls, attached to swing arm, can be reached from either side of machine.

NJM/CLI Packaging Systems Int'l.
Lebanon, NH 03766 1403
Sep 27, 2007 Featuring stainless steel cabinet and support frame, beltorque(TM) Automatic In-Line Capper synchronizes linear displacement speed of container and rotating speed of closure, even when cap stops turning. It handles round, oval, square, and rectangular containers from 2-12 in. in height and from 0.5-7 in. dia with caps up to 3 in. dia at speeds up to 200 cpm. System can be installed over existing tabletop conveyor, requiring only 120 x 64 in. of floorspace.

Parascript, LLC
Boulder, CO 80301
Sep 27, 2007 Automatically recognizing indicia presence on envelope images, StampVerify ensures accuracy and legitimacy of postage. Image-based system locates indicia and determines type, meter marks, facing identification marks, information-based indicia, and postal stationary. It also reveals number of indicia present and recognizes postage amounts as well as total values for all valid indicia. Each stamp is compared against database of stamps to flag suspects and counterfeits.