Sealed Air Corp.    Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-5291
Mar 08, 2013 Consisting of wall-mountable, automatic inflator for polyethylene wraps, Wonderfil™ Wrap void fill packaging does not require any onsite heat sealing or cutting. System inflates polyethylene Wonderfil™ Wrap material sheet and stops once it is inflated. After inflated wrap is removed by operator, next wrap in cartridge automatically inflates. Valve feature lets users deflate packaging after use, enabling re-inflation at later time for reuse in additional shipments.

Axon Corp.    Raleigh, NC 27603
Feb 12, 2013 Available in 304 SS for wet-filling rooms and 316 SS for corrosion resistance, Prime and Premium Aurora models offer applicator speeds up to 150 and 300 full-body shrink sleeves/min, respectively. In-line mandrel-style units feature modular EtherNet/IP control platform as well as recipe functionality, left/right hand orientation, bilingual operation, and electric height adjustment. Applications include beverages, dairy products, household chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

IAC Industries    Brea, CA 92821 2926
Oct 15, 2012 Configurable by customer, Packing Stations include workbench with all packaging supply accessories, while Packaging Accessory Station enables conversion of any table or bench to packing/shipping workspace. Providing ½-ton capacity, workbench features telescoping legs that allow height to be adjusted from 30–36 in. in 2 in. increments. Overall bench sizes range from 30 x 60 to 36 x 72 in. Channel Upright Assembly supports above-the-worksurface accessories such as shelves, dividers, and lighting.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.    Brewerton, NY 13029 0890
Sep 13, 2012 Suited for single or multiple lines and/or multiple SKUs, standard palletizers are available with manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic pallet exchange options. Available layouts include single-station, 1-in-1-out; dual-station, 1-in-2-out; and up to 4-in-4-out, multi-line configurations. Each system can be fully automated with stretch wrapping, labeling, product and pallet transport conveyor, pallet dispensing, and slip sheet dispensing.

AZCO Corp.    Fairfield, NJ 07004
Jul 23, 2012 Model SP-4D SUR-PAK(TM) Pouch Dispenser cuts desiccant, food ingredient, medical component, and promotional material pouches up to 3.5 in. wide and 0.25 in. thick. Sachets or pouches can be in roll or continuous bandolier form. Self-threading system incorporates guillotine cutter, knife operated via compressed air, and adjustable-height stand with castors. Also included is dual tractor drive system that ensures contact with product at all times, without crushing or damaging it.

Uhlmann Packaging Systems Inc.    Towaco, NJ 07082
Jul 20, 2012 Available in rotary or platen sealing, Blister Express Center 500 (BEC 500) double-lane, integrated blister and carton module is less then 10 m long and can process up to 500 blisters and 500 cartons per minute. Additional features include direct blister transfer for smooth end-to-end handling, integrated batch management system, and closing station. Between runs, format changeover process allows one person to completely reset entire line in 30 min without tools.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.    Brewerton, NY 13029 0890
Feb 14, 2012 Used for case packing of single or multiple rolled and folded products, Tissue Tough Horizontal Case Packer's design incorporates case-erecting, collation, loading, flap closing sealing, as well as optional KDF loading and dunnage removal, auto-adjust, and other features. With gentle product handling, case packer enables efficient side or end load RSC or HSC cases and delivers continuous operation during KDF loading. It is available in multiple layouts and configurations.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.    Brewerton, NY 13029 0890
Oct 24, 2011 As plug-in robotic solution, Add-a-Pal turns new or existing Schneider case packer into case packer/palletizer. Case packer PLC is used to operate palletizer, and FANUC robot is capable of up to 30 picks/min. Able to accommodate single or multiple products, system offers custom End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) options that include vacuum, mechanical, fork, or any combination thereof. Pallet handling options include manual to fully automatic pallet exchange with pallet dispenser.

Sealed Air Corp.    Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-5291
Oct 05, 2011 Available in tabletop or stand-alone models that fit in work cell packaging environment, FasFil® EZ(TM) operates by activating footswitch, allowing operator to dispense continuous length of paper void-fill material. System also offers programmed length output mode option, which sets timer to stop paper flow, eliminating excess paper usage per pack. Built-in cutting mechanism allows for desired lengths of paper material to be dispensed without risk of repetitive motion injuries.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.    Streetsboro, OH 44241
Sep 28, 2011 AirPouch® FastWrap(TM) produces bubbles and tubes used for wrapping, interleaving, and block-and-brace applications. All-electric unit inflates packing materials at 65 linear fpm and employs dual-belt drive and seal flattening system to ensure wrinkle-free seal and optimal air retention. Intelligent design consistently manages heat, air pressure, and speed to produce seals that do not leak. In addition to knifeless design, several options are available.

Roberts PolyPro, Inc.    Charlotte, NC 28273
Sep 16, 2011 PolyPro single-station multipack bottle handle applicator applies high-density polyethylene (HDPE) carrying handles to 4, 6, 12, and 24 unit cases for most common bottle and jug sizes and material compositions. Bottle alignment technology ensures accurate placement of handle, and high capacity magazine allows for 45 minutes of operation without handle-loading intervention. Featuring durable powder-coat finish, machine can be ordered in either automatic or semi-automatic configuration.

Avery Dennison    Pasadena, CA 91103
Sep 15, 2011 Designed to thoroughly degas packaged coffee, Flexis(TM) Air for Coffee offers leak resistance, bonds securely, and can be pre-applied to packaging materials. Pre-oiled feature enables packagers to apply valves without adding oil. Featuring multi-layer structure for flexibility, 1-way valve can be applied using automatic label application systems and can be printed with logos and promotional messages.

Multivac, Inc.    Kansas City, MO 64153
Aug 11, 2011 Available in 2 versions, sanitary R 595 system features forming station within machine, vacuum-assisted loading stations, and electric lifting systems for sealing and cross-cutting functions. First version, with footprint of 16 ft, is equipped with one-track tooling, while second version, with footprint of 23 ft, has 2-track tooling and generates 120 packs/min output. Product branding and other required package messaging can be delivered using printed top and bottom films.

Uhlmann Packaging Systems Inc.    Towaco, NJ 07082
Jun 16, 2011 Designed for all solid dose products, Model IBC-120 packages small- to medium-sized batches at rate of 24,000 tablets or capsules/min. Pharmaceutical-compliant system processes round, rectangular, and oval bottles measuring 45-200 mm in height and 25-125 mm in diameter. In between batches, it can be reset to different bottle diameter in 6 minutes. Integrated packaging stations are controlled by central touchscreen interface, enabling machine to adjust to new bottle heights at touch of button.

Robert Bosch GmbH    Waiblingen D-71332  Germany
Apr 08, 2011 Designed as product infeed unit for horizontal flow wrappers, Intelligent Transport System (ITS) balances out product flow irregularities, creates defined spaces, and synchronizes product and film speeds. This ensures careful product transport of sensitive and non-accumulable food and confectionery products. Able to achieve max output of 1,400 products/min, compact and modular system accommodates new formats via button actuation and without requiring changeover time.

KEBA AG    Troy, MI 48084
Apr 01, 2011 Integrating robots, vision systems, and conveyor belts, KeMotion Packaging Solution provides palletizing cycles of 15 packages/min and pick-and-place sequences up to 220 picks/min. KAIRO robot command set facilitates intuitive programming and integration of vision and tracking systems, while integrated, dynamic robot model provides continuous, forward-thinking movement analyses for sequences at max speed. Occurring torques always remain below allowed limit, resulting in minimum cycle times.

Robert Bosch GmbH    Waiblingen D-71332  Germany
Nov 03, 2010 Track and Trace system features Carton Printing System module with printer that produces data such as serial number, expiration date, batch number, and global trade identification number, all encoded into 2D data matrix code. Module also integrates camera that cross-checks human-readable text with code in milliseconds. All information is stored in centralized database. Allowing for traceability of products throughout supply chain, product also helps identify counterfeit items.

Adept Technology, Inc.    Livermore, CA 94551
Oct 04, 2010 Packaging Automation Cell (PAC) is designed to accommodate high-speed primary packaging applications requiring flexible and sanitary processing, specifically addressing hygienic requirements of meat and poultry packaging. Built with rigid, stainless steel frame, cell integrates Quattro s650HS USDA-accepted parallel linked robot, motion and vision controllers, touchscreen interface, and predefined programming recipes for conveyor tracking and vision guidance.

Filamatic    Baltimore, MD 21215
Sep 08, 2010 Suitable for pharmaceutical industry, Monobloc Fill/Finish Packaging System can perform multiple tasks, including sorting, feeding, filling, plugging, crimping, capping, induction sealing, labeling, and accumulating. Digitally controlled system features menu-driven programs that electronically adjust operating parameters for tool-less changeovers. Wide assortment of liquid products can be filled into array of containers including microtubes, cryovials, glass vials, and plastic containers.

Jacobs Automation    Cincinnati, OH 45251
Aug 24, 2010 Featuring Maglev linear drive technology, 2nd Gen PackTrak(TM) propels objects using magnetic fields. System eliminates need for intelligent or integrated electronics throughout all track sections, such as those where product is being re-circulated or pushed to next station. For this purpose, machine uses Fixed Pitch or dumb track sections, which are driven with rotary servo and belt mechanism. Feedback across Fixed Pitch sections comes from rotary servo drive.