GaleWrap
Douglasville, GA 30134
Mar 18, 2008 Offering alternative to conventional hand wrapping, Model GW-3500(TM) combines pallet wrapper and pallet jack in one unit that runs at 11 rpm and can handle 70 in. diagonal loads. System includes manually adjustable film tension, up/down wrapping cycles, independent top and bottom wrap pattern selection from 1-9 wraps, and splash-proof wrapping mode. Minimizing wasted film and worker injuries, pallet wrapper prevents failures by securely wrapping each load.

North Safety Products, Inc.
Cranston, RI 02920
Mar 12, 2008 Featuring mechanism that provides one ear plug at-a-time, single plug dispenser works with DeciDamp2 and Deci4200 Earplugs. Machine is available with bucket containing 500 pairs of ear plugs as well as wall mount. Table stand is optional.

3M Company / Packaging Systems Division
St. Paul, MN 55144
Mar 11, 2008 Suited for operations currently taping boxes by hand, 3M-Matic(TM) a70 features 4-belt drive for optimal traction and consistent sealing of uniformly sized RSCs. Unit includes 3M(TM) AccuGlide(TM) Taping Head 2+ for low-impact application of tape from 36-48 mm wide. Machine handles carton sizes from 6-21.5 in. wide, 4.75-21.5 in. high, and up to 65 lb.

Advance Lifts, Inc.
St. Charles, IL 60174
Mar 11, 2008 Designed to use sophisticated stretch wrap film, semi-automatic Series 300 features powered prestretch carriage and allows standardization of wrapping procedures. Standard prestretch is 200% with options for 260% or 300% prestretch ratios. Intended for less expensive stretch wrap film, semi-automatic Series 200 produces consistent loads.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 4137
Mar 07, 2008 Able to open and insert up to 50 partitions/min while cycling at 25 cycles/min, Model 70 accommodates food and beverage bottlers as well as bottle suppliers serving multiple markets with diverse product packaging. Product incorporates 2 servo-operated insertion heads, tool-free changeover, and touchscreen operator station. Machine runs chipboard and corrugated partitions with 6, 12, 15, 18, 24, and 48 cells; air cell 6-packs; A cell 6-packs; and all standard locking partitions.

Lantech Inc.
Louisville, KY 40299-2316
Mar 03, 2008 Designed for automated conveyorized operation, Model S-2500 can be used in-line, end-of-line, or freestanding to allow load accumulation. It handles loads up to 58 in. square x 80 in. tall, and provides automatic load indexing, film attachment, cutting, and wiping. Touchscreen control incorporates Lan-Logix interface for programming wrap parameters. Power Roller-Stretch® Plus film delivery system pre-stretches film up to 300%, while diagonally opposed 2-column chassis provides stability.

GaleWrap
Douglasville, GA 30134
Feb 29, 2008 Measuring 114 x 96 x 98 in., Standard Manual Model Yellow Jacket 110® secures palletized loads directly on forks of forklift. Horizontally positioned stretch-wrap dispenser moves around and under load as Yellow Jacket 110 is manually advanced across length of load. Featuring adjustable tensioning for range of 0-150% film post stretch, product can wrap standard pallet size up to 68 in. diagonal and uses any machine-grade film up to 20 in. wide.

Key Technology Corp.
Mukilteo, WA 98275
Feb 15, 2008 Featuring semi-automatic, push-button operation, AV Sealer heat-seals various bag sizes with or without vacuum and has optional gas flush cycle. Adjustable user programs set vacuum pressure, gas flush, heat sealing temperature, and seal time. Able to be switched over to handle different products and bag sizes in seconds without tools, changeparts, or mechanical adjustments, PLC-controlled unit has open design, weighs 73 lb, and is constructed of stainless steel and anodized aluminum.

New England Machinery, Inc.
Bradenton, FL 34203 5304
Feb 13, 2008 Suited for pharmaceutical industry, intermittent-motion model NESHC-S is built with servo motors that utilize feedback loop control to accurately position caps and ensure repeatable torque during capping process. Applied torque is set and displayed via touch screen, which offers container specification monitoring and rejection capabilities. Built as freestanding unit, solution offers tool-less, modular change parts and menu-driven changeover flexibility.

New England Machinery, Inc.
Bradenton, FL 34203 5304
Feb 13, 2008 Designed to orient and feed containers vertically, model NEVF features integrated hopper and belt-less design suited for pharmaceutical applications. Solution, supplied with its own starwheel, will discharge onto customer's conveyor. It also integrates with filler, feeding containers into filler's starwheel. Small and/or unstable containers can be fed into pucks, and machine can be changed over to run range of products.

Fuji Impulse America
Deerfield, IL 60015
Jan 25, 2008 V-301 series vacuum sealer features self-contained vacuum pump and automatic timer that also controls vacuum and sealing temperature. Utilizing 110 V outlet, it also offers automated vacuum nozzle IN/OUT motion. Ergonomic device has compact design for desktop operation and provides sealing dimensions of 2 or 4 in. wide and up to 11¾ in. long. Timer and manual modes can be selected and system can also be operated in sealing-after-vacuum or sealing-only modes.

Nordson Corp., Packaging Systems
Duluth, GA 30097
Jan 15, 2008 Combining melter and adhesive feed system, ProBlue® Fulfill(TM) System automatically maintains desired adhesive levels in melter tanks. Integrated capacitance sensor detects low adhesive levels and transmits signal to suction lance. Using vacuum, system conveys adhesive as pellets, pastilles, and mini-slats from supplied closed adhesive storage container directly to melter tank. Adding small quantities of adhesive at regular intervals prevents sealed tank from running dry.

Microflex Corporation
Reno, NV 89533
Jan 14, 2008 Cuff First(TM) glove dispensing unit comes packed with either 20 Supreno® SE (standard exam) gloves or 10 Supreno® EC (extended cuff) gloves. Optionally available clips and holsters securely fit dispensing unit to belts, cots, or visors, and clips can be mounted to any surface for minimizing storage space.

Wexxar Packaging Inc
British Columbia V4G 1J8  Canada
Jan 02, 2008 Model WF10 automatic case former allows packers to form right- and left-handed cases on same machine, suitable for users packing variety of cases with different printing orientations, such as contract packagers. It includes Pin & Dome technology which forms boxes from bottom to keep all moving parts down low and within machine frame. Forming 10 cases/min, inline machine features color-coded tactile guide; color-coded knobs and handles; and corresponding setup check list.

Standard-Knapp, Inc.
Portland, CT 06480
Dec 20, 2007 Compatible with several case packer models, soft placement module with motion control gently lowers bottles into cases or trays without damage to label, closure, or container integrity. Steady and precise placement eliminates bottle-to-bottle scuffing and breakage, with or without partitions. Capable of handling several cases per cycle, design facilitates adjustment and changeover and adapts to trigger and unstable bottles of all sizes.

Novatec EAP
Montauban   France
Dec 10, 2007 With working area up to 330 x 330 mm, Tabletop VacuNest is suited for printing, dispensing, and placement machines. It provides secure, cushioned support that removes risk of damage due to point force pressures. Each VacuNest module consists of pliable, anti-static chamber containing foam former surrounded by polymer granules. Within 30 sec, chamber can be profiled to shape of work piece assembly or enclosure. Under vacuum, profile can be retained indefinitely.

Sealed Air Corp.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-5291
Dec 06, 2007 PackTiger(TM) system produces custom-length, pad-like paper cushioning material from rolls of multi-ply kraft paper. It features bottom loading design that allows for single person threading. Control panel stores up to 24 material configurations for any combination of quantity and length, or operator can use one-touch access buttons to produce 3 commonly used pad configurations programmed into system. In manual mode, user can produce cushions at push of button or foot pedal.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 4137
Dec 06, 2007 Built with independent sealing modules for tape and hot melt adhesive application, Model 436 top case sealer can handle up to 50 cases/minute. Measuring 10 ft long, it features stainless steel frame, welded/bolted construction, and roller compression wheels. Pacer belt infeed accepts cases spaced or back to back and times them at correct intervals into sealer, while cast aluminum flap folders gently close outer flaps to form square cases.

Douglas Machine
Alexandria, MN 56308 3399
Dec 03, 2007 Operating at rates to 25 cases/trays per minute, Invex® can handle range of products due to integrated servo controls that promote smooth, quiet operation while minimizing maintenance time and jams. Controls also promote recipe-driven changeover and startup efficiency. Operator/technician can pinpoint root cause of problems through HMI, while OMAC Packaging Guidelines standards-based connectivity and IEC conforming software structure make this machine PackML- and PackTags-ready.

Cermex Inc.
Norcross, GA 30071
Nov 30, 2007 Measuring 8 ½ x 6 ½ ft with optional labeling system, Model SW can erect, load, and seal cases. Unit features stainless steel frame, ergonomic corrugated magazine with 34 in. infeed level, and collating systems adapted to nature, shape, and rigidity of product. Depending on products, side-loading machine can process up to 18 cases/min. AB Compact Logix and PV 1000+ colored touch screen are standard and can interface with plant management systems.