Matrix Packaging Machinery    Saukville, WI 53080
May 10, 2013 Rated at cycle speeds up to 100 bags/min, Triton Automated Bagging Machine supports bag sizes from 2 x 3 in. to 18 x 23 in. Vertical machine features heavy-duty wash-down construction with 4 x 4 in. welded stainless steel frame. System includes Matrix Smart Jaw ST sealing system, automatic web edge guide film tracking, tool-free film roll and forming tube changeover, and Allen-Bradley control components. For modified atmosphere packaging, gas flushing system is available.

HAVER & BOECKER    59302 Oelde   Germany
Apr 10, 2013 In addition to PE film, HAVER FFS 2000 WT can operate with woven FFS® band film, and thus perform over wide range of industries. Compactly filled bags ensure clean surfaces during transport, while fully water-tight packaging provides protection of packaged products. Machine delivers optimized bags through constant monitoring of bulk density and corresponding bag length adjustment. Since machine is fully automatic, operator activities are limited to roll and format changes.

Southwire Co.    Carrollton, GA 30119
Apr 05, 2013 By eliminating need for heavy, cumbersome spools, SIMpull® CoilPAK™ payoff enhances productivity and safety for electrical contractors installing branch circuit wiring. Process used by workers to coil NoLube® SIMpull THNN® wire, contained in sturdy yet lightweight package, provides completely tangle-free pull. Inertia-free pulling facilitates operation, and package with molded carrying handle can lay flat or be stacked directly on floor/lift when wire is being pulled.

Nordson Corp., Packaging Systems    Duluth, GA 30097
Apr 04, 2013 Utilizing high-speed solenoid technology, LA 725 and LA 725-S Pneumatic Guns provide continuous or intermittent operation in variety of paper and paperboard applications. Applicators feature frictionless operation, quick-change components, and advanced seal technology that is resistant to most chemicals in water-based adhesives. Snuff-back technology delivers sharp, clean cutoff as excess adhesive is pulled back into applicator.

Dr. Shrink, Inc.    Manistee, MI 49660
Mar 29, 2013 Using strapping, buckles, and tensioning tool, DS-LIFTOFF separates shrink wrap from product it is covering to promote air circulation and provide surface protection for painted boat hulls, machinery, RVs, and other equipment. Reusable installation accessory prevents chafing and subsequent blistering caused by shrink wrap moving against product during storage and transportation. Product comes in sleeves of 12 or cases of 100.

Tree Brand Packaging    Denver, NC 28037
Mar 25, 2013 Available in solid or hollow versions for inhouse and transit applications, TRU-RAIL RSP System comes in 1 ft increments, and may be custom-branded or labeled to facilitate returnability. Manufactured from 100% recycled HDPE engineered plastic resins, runners are utilized individually for flexible placement to support bundled sheet product. Non-absorbent, splinter-free plastic material is moisture and oil resistant, prevents rust, and provides optimal product protection.

MDC Engineering    Sarasota, FL 34234
Mar 13, 2013 Able to be operated by one person, MiniPac produces look, feel, and finish of high-end blister packages for medical device and consumer packaging. Powered unwinds and top and bottom web registration system let users run printed films on both top and bottom webs. Manufactured using 4 in. aluminum frames, machine offers splice and low web detection for each web, retractable form and heat stations, built-in cutting options, digital TTO over-printer, and visual verification capability.

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.

Bright Technologies    Hopkins, MI 49328
Feb 27, 2013 Used for processing full plastic or aluminum liquid containers, X³Cycler features stainless steel construction and can process up to 30 yd³ or 1,200 lb/hr of plastic or aluminum containers with volume reductions of up to 95%. Dual 8 in. bore hydraulic cylinders develop up to 250,000 lb of force. Designed to accept Gaylords or plastic totes of containers of up to 2.0 yd³, cart tipper cycles in less than 1 min. Complete system – cart tipper, perforator, and baler – cycles in ~2 min.

Graco Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55440
Feb 26, 2013 Designed for reliability and flexibility, InvisiPac™ Tank-Free™ Hot Melt Delivery System includes vacuum feed system, in-line melt chamber, heated hose, and applicator. Tank-free design minimizes time adhesives spend at high temperatures, reducing char and nozzle plugging, eliminating need for scraping, and lowering maintenance requirements. Start-up times are ~10 min or less, and areas of use extend to various other hot-melt sealing applications.

MDC Engineering    Sarasota, FL 34234
Feb 20, 2013 Capable of 15 cycles/minute, Automated Tray Sealer with Full-Punch allows product manufacturers to fill, seal, and punch out finished package using multiple-up preforms. Machine registers pre-printed top film to individual cavities prior to cutting and can process multiple blisters simultaneously.  Full-Punch Match Metal Dies are suitable for cutting clean round corners, hole punches, and other intricate shapes with no film overhang or rough edges.

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.

Matrix Packaging Machinery    Saukville, WI 53080
Feb 11, 2013 Featuring stainless steel construction, Mercury HS forms, fills, and seals bags with widths ranging from 1.75–11 in. and lengths from 2.5–15.00 in. Machine includes SmartJaw ST horizontal sealing technology, color touchscreen operator panel, English/Spanish operator interface, and Allen Bradley MicroLogix PLC system. For precise film movement, system has self-centering film drive down system, automatic edge guide film tracking, and short travel, angled incline film upwind.

Ossid Corp.    Rocky Mount, NC 27802
Jan 28, 2013 Designed for red meat, pork, poultry, and produce packers, Model 500im accommodates trays from 5.75 x 8 in. to 10 x 15 in. and tray heights up to 5 ¼ in. Intermittent motion end-seal machine features stainless steel frame, servo-driven technology, and gripper chain stretch technology which provides consistent film stretch. Control panel can store up to 50 tray programs, while welded center seal allows for printing on both top and bottom of packages.

Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.    Bartlett, IL 60103
Jan 23, 2013 In one step, HiQ MPW transports membrane belt by conveyor, punches membrane contour, and welds membrane onto part, saving material and cutting cycle time to less than 2 seconds per weld cycle. Modular Weld Punch machine is equipped with vacuum monitor that checks whether membrane is correctly punched and positioned. Machine control also features gentle conveyor transport with splice check, which minimizes other sources of error and potential production downtime.

Material Transfer & Storage, Inc.    Allegan, MI 49010 0218
Dec 27, 2012 Utilizing hydraulically actuated, twin heavy wall tubular steel pivoting conditioning arms, Material Master™ System enables discharge of bulk bags containing material that has solidified, hardened, or agglomerated. Each conditioning arm features v-shaped tubular steel breaker profiles which safely and efficiently return solidified materials to free-flowing state. Rotary lift table positions bulk bag for complete material conditioning on all sides, as well as top and bottom.

Handtmann    Lake Forest,, IL 60045
Dec 26, 2012 Designed specifically for small portion cooked snack sticks, Handtmann VF 624 features small cells and 16 vanes dynamically controlled by servo systems to deliver adjustable small caliber portioning, even at high pressures with products containing up to 15% air. Small portion pump geometry minimizes single plate pressure while enabling high cell pressure and eliminating bending in all pressures. With optimized vane travel in rotor, system manages pulsing and leakage.

SAS Automation, Ltd.    Xenia, OH 45385
Dec 03, 2012 Using stainless steel fingers for their strength and resistance to harsh manufacturing environments, FBG-22 offers manual adjustment for bag widths from 290–450 mm and features spring-return aluminum decking plates to guide bag. Decker mechanism, designed into tool, facilitates accurate bag drop once positioned over pallet, and other design features include rugged aluminum weldment main frame, ultrasonic bag presence sensor, and 9.5 mm dia solid aluminum fingers with ball-nose ends.

Riverside Paper Co., Inc.    Miami, FL 33167
Nov 29, 2012 Mounted on packing stations or table top, ZZ-EP5950-24 Paper Crumpler converts rolls of Kraft paper into packing void-fill. After operators roll out amount of required paper, it is crumpled for placement around product. Wall-mounted ZZ-EP5955-24 is also available, and both 17 lb models feature all-steel construction and built-in cut off blade. Machines use 30 and 40 lb Kraft paper, newsprint, indented paper, or bogus paper on 1–3 in. cores with 8.25 in. max dia and 24 in. max width.

EAM Mosca Industries    Hazleton, PA 18201
Nov 26, 2012 Equipped with thermostatically controlled heat seal or Sonixs ultrasonic welding technology, ROMP-6 Evolution can apply polypropylene strapping in widths of 5–12 mm at speeds up to 52 cycles/min. Design includes side or front coil loading, push-button strap threading, and fully enclosed strap feed track. Moving elements are designed with sealed bearings in open lever style construction that eliminates sensitivity to dust and dirt. For portability, machine rides on 2 fixed and 2 lockable casters.