AZCO Corp.
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Jul 02, 2009 Acu-Sert(TM) CI-250 rotary Cut-to-Length, self-contained machine automatically feeds up to 9 in. wide material on roll. Photo optic eye system detects registration mark, then machine cuts material at up to 300 inserts/min and take away rollers feed it into package. Mounting on base plate, unit includes roll mounted on separate unwind stand and feed rollers adjustable from horizontal to 45° angle downward. It dispenses/inserts coupons, instructions, and absorbent pads.

Flexicon Corporation
Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Jun 29, 2009 As fully mobile unit, Recirculating Spreader-Feeder evenly distributes powder and bulk coatings onto food products as they pass between its longitudinal discharge hopper and lower collection hopper. Horizontal conveyor, which has multiple discharge ports to apportion material across length of discharge hopper, automatically starts and stops to maintain preset fill level in hopper. Also, rotating agitator along bottom of hopper promotes uniform discharge through adjustable screen.

Standard-Knapp, Inc.
Portland, CT 06480
Jun 26, 2009 Powered by servo motor, Versatron Active Product Transport (APT) is designed for high-speed packing of non-round and difficult-to-handle containers. APT technology pulls products into the packing area, eliminating line pressure and avoiding jams in packaging process, and beaded lane guide eliminates friction as containers are carried along conveyor belt to help avoid locking/shingling. Also, integral sensors detect number of bottles to ensure each case is packed properly.

Northwest RF Corp.
Bensenville, IL 60106
Jun 25, 2009 Designed for welding thermoplastics such as PVC, EVA, PU, PETG, and polyolefins, Weldpro 4.0 Welder/Sealer offers infinitely adjustable power output from 0-4 kW that can be set in 4 independently adjusted stages for both power and duration. Modular system includes auto-tuning feature and arc suppression as standard. Typical applications include sealing clamshell/blister packages, tubing and perimeter tear-seals for medical bags, seam seals, and joining rolls of material.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Jun 23, 2009 AirPouch® Express 3(TM) Void-Fill Systems are designed to run without knife, due to vertical perforating process used to manufacture preformed AirPouch pillows, maximizing length of time between maintenance cycles. Upgrade is also available for units currently installed. Portable, tabletop unit produces air pillow strips at speeds of 50 fpm and has 21 x 9 in. footprint. All electric design requires no compressed air to operate and uses EarthAware(TM) Biodegradable LLDPE and recycled film.

Bosch Packaging Technology
Minneapolis, MN 55445
Jun 23, 2009 Offering online control of sealing parameters, ultrasonic sealing technology suits applications that involve horizontal packaging of solid products in pillow packs. Narrowness of seals at longitudinal and transverse seams minimizes packaging material requirements, while thickness of material itself minimizes energy requirements. With integrated process monitoring system and non-heated sealing heads, solution will not cause any product quality deterioration during packaging process.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.
Brewerton, NY 13029 0890
Jun 22, 2009 Available with either tape or glue sealing, HCE Corrugate Case Erector features positive case-opening mechanism, positive case-transfer, and servo-motion control. Open design allows for removal of any defective corrugate and memory stop feature ensures quick restarts from where machine left off. Available in painted steel as well as stainless steel for washdown applications, machine comes standard with touch screen HMI.

PTi - Processing Technologies International, LLC.
Aurora, IL 60502
Jun 17, 2009 Offered in monolayer or coextrusion formats, GLOBALINE® produces sheet from materials such as PP, PS, PET, and polylactic acid in widths of 40 or 60 in. It can be configured for production outputs between 650-3,900 lb/hr. Design includes linear bearing mounted frame infrastructure; pivoting extruder base via hydraulic jacking system, simplifying screw removal/maintenance; and touchscreen controls. Available in NPE version for inline thermoforming or full-length for producing roll stock.

Econocorp. Inc.
Randolph, MA 02368
Jun 15, 2009 Measuring 60 x 32 in., ECONOSEAL E-System 2000 provides solution for automatic, horizontal cartoning at up to 1,500 cartons/hr. System handles cartons ranging from 1 x ¾ x 2 ½ in. to 12 x 4 x 12 in., and accommodates both paperboard and corrugated material. Machine erects all cartons on single product loading station, closes all end flaps using glue seal end or tuck closure methods, and automatically discharges completed cartons for next operation.

ESS Technologies, Inc.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Jun 09, 2009 Requiring 17 ft 1 in. x 7 ft 7 in. area, system integrates Bergami Model K 15 Horizontal Case Packer capable of packing up to 15 cases/min with ESS Robotic Mini Palletizer Cell, which handles up to 30 cases/min. K 15 case discharge conveyor integrates directly into infeed of ESS Robotic Mini Palletizer Cell, where FANUC robot with vacuum or gripper style end-of-arm tooling picks one or more cases from conveyor and places them on pallet in pre-programmed pattern.

Motion Controls Robotics
Fremont, OH 43420
Jun 09, 2009 Using 6-axis robot, Robotic Case Packer automatically packs stacked, upright, inverted, or horizontal bottles into plastic/film lined or standard corrugated pre-erected cases. It has interchangeable tooling that is adjustable for wide range of product sizes and pick positions, and includes operator pendant for recipe management and error reporting. Double Case Packer can pack 2 different style bottles and cases simultaneously from 2 separate lines.

PAC Machinery Group
San Rafael, CA 94901
Jun 04, 2009 Designed to meet needs of ISO 11607 standards and requirements of advanced sterilization procedures, C-Med 667T Validatable Rotary Sealer features infeed speeds over 40 fpm. System includes alphanumeric keyboard with 4 line LCD, integrated print device with 1 or 2 lines print, 2 COM ports, and ability to export seal parameter data. For traceability, sealer allows up to 6,000 records, equal to 2,000 pouches.

GaleWrap
Douglasville, GA 30134
May 29, 2009 Offering surface protection for coils, wire coils, and other coil products, Yellow Jacket Stinger(TM) Series eliminates hand wrapping, banding, and strapping, minimizing injuries and manpower needed to secure loads for shipping. Wrapper is available in Eye to the Sky and Eye Horizontal configurations, as well as semi-automatic and automatic versions.

Quality Strapping, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY 11206
May 21, 2009 Unaffected by weather and UV rays, QualiStrap plastic polypropylene strapping comes in standard pallet quantities of 24, 28, 32, or 36 cartons per skid for extreme and rigid quality control in machine-grade applications. Product meets packaging industry requirements with machine grades available in job-matched widths (5 mm to ½ in), thickness, and tensile strengths. Polyester PET strapping is also available for additional strength.

Testing Machines, Inc.
Islandia, NY 11749
May 19, 2009 Inteded for laboratory use, TS-4 comes in Standard and ISJ (interchangeable seal jaws) versions and is used to prepare heat seal samples for measurement of sealing strength of various substrates. Foot pedal automatically cycles sealing jaws, while load cell system measures and displays total force applied to film sample. For efficient operation, compact unit features microprocessor control of temperature, cycle rate, and dwell time.

Bosch Packaging Technology
Minneapolis, MN 55445
May 14, 2009 Featuring modular design, CUT 150 facilitates packaging of vials, bottles, blister sachets, and pillow packs or inserts. Universal screw feeders and pick-and-place feeding achieve output of 450 packages/min. For production security, machine includes track and trace system for mass serialization with 2D matrix code, which allows identification and traceability of folding box and content. One machine combines track-in, hot- melt-, safety-, and combined closure folding box modules.

Bosch Packaging Technology
Minneapolis, MN 55445
May 14, 2009 Suited for packaging vials, syringes, and ampoules, Toploader features double axis robot that loads trays from front and back of machine. Transportation unit fixes trays with vacuum suction applied from underside of tray, enabling processing of different formats without modification. Camera system or barcode verification control content of packaging at every stage, while ejection appliances separate damaged or defective products and catch them in drawers below tray transport system.

National Instrument Co., Inc.
Baltimore, MD 21215
May 05, 2009 Supplied in stainless steel package with HMI touchscreen, network-ready AdaptaFil(TM) Benchtop semi-automatic filling machine offers 4 interchangeable metering systems to accommodate peristaltic, gear, lobe, and piston pumps. Controls can store/recall hundreds of recipes, and other features include weight compensation and batch counting. System is suited for applications that require liquid filling and where frequent application changes are expected.

Asymtek
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Apr 24, 2009 DispenseJet® systems overcome challenges such as material drying, clogging, and difficulty in creating patterns that occur when trying to dispense electrolyte materials in their liquid form. Suited for use in micro-fuel cells and other electro-chemical applications, products deliver precise control of thousands of individual droplets via Mass Flow Control (MFC) feature. Integrated balance scale uses Fluidmove® for Windows XP® software for automatic calibration and control.

New England Machinery, Inc.
Bradenton, FL 34203 5304
Apr 22, 2009 Offering positive pump placing control, positive container control, and positive torque control, Model NERPS/NERPC handles wide range of containers and/or pump combinations, including finger, lotion, and trigger, as well as non-pump caps. Unit applies correct torque upon placement of pump onto container, eliminating need for subsequent cap tightener. With change in positive guidance of dip tube, machine can straighten dip tube curvature up to 1/3 of overall length.