QComp Technologies, Inc
Greenville, WI 54942
Oct 28, 2009 Featuring one 4-axis robot and one 6-axis robot, Duet Packer Cell can pack individual products into shipping cases or containers at rate of 150 picks/min with capacity of 45 lb per pick. System includes integrated feed conveyors, Rockwell Micrologix PLC, and Panelview Plus 600 HMI interface. Pre-engineered to facilitate install and start-up, Duet Packer Cell meets stringent RIA and ANSI standards.

Westfalia Technologies, Inc.
York, PA 17402
Oct 14, 2009 Utilizing 4 x 4 pack pattern, Fractional Quart Carton Caser packs quart (1 L), pint (500 mL), and ½ pint (250 mL) cartons. Servo control load head adjusts to various fractions of quart size cartons, is height adjustable, and comes with dual in-feed carton conveyors, case conveyor, and line breaks. Constructed of stainless steel, caser suits wet environments found in dairy and beverage facilities. Options include conveyor extensions and motor controls for incoming conveyors.

ESS Technologies, Inc.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Sep 25, 2009 Along with infeed design that delivers tubes directly into zero-backlash turret, Monoblock Filler/Capper for Micro-Tubes and Micro-Vials features capping station and magnetic stainless steel clutch system. Servo filling and capping design allows MB 120 to handle 100+ micro-tubes per minute (MTPM), and color touch screen is used to adjust pump fill rates as well as servo controls for diving nozzles. While MB 60 fills up to 60 MTPM, mechanical, single-pitch MB 40 fills up to 40 MTPM.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.
Brewerton, NY 13029 0890
Aug 14, 2009 Designed to pack rigid cases, bags, cartons, or trayed products, Model HVCP utilizes FANUC robotic arms with HMI to facilitate changeover and eliminate programming. System can orient product vertically, horizontally, or combination of both, with press of button. Positive case erection optimizes system tolerance to case variations, while open design allows access for jam recovery, and standard Ethernet port enables remote monitoring and diagnosis.

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.

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.

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.

Douglas Machine
Alexandria, MN 56308 3399
Mar 31, 2009 Capable of increasing case packing production speeds to 60 cycles/min, depending on product, rack open divider placing technology maintains control of divider from when it is picked from magazine until it is placed between products. Control ensures accurate blank placement between products for smooth, continuous, and uninterrupted machine operation. Requiring only one magazine per divider placer, solution also features quick-attach replacement heads and tool-free changeovers.

Spiroflow Systems, Inc.
Monroe, NC 28110
Feb 09, 2009 Including load-cell mounted weigh platform that can be NTEP approved, Model C1-2 Spirofil Bulk Bag Filler delivers filling rates of up to 20 bags/hr using integral roller conveyors. It features inflatable neck seal for dust free filling, and offers option of automatic operation of bag hook latches and powered rollers, and automatic deflation of neck seal. Applications include chemical, food, dairy, pharmaceutical, animal feed, plastics, minerals, and aggregates.

Bradman-Lake, Inc.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Oct 30, 2008 Designed to automatically form, top load fill, and close RSC and HSC style corrugated cases within one frame, AX Case Packer incorporates advanced design electronic motion control technology using combination of robotics and servo motor drives. Machine can form, fill, and seal up to 120 cartons/min and up to 12 cases/min, depending upon shape and size of products involved. Carton in case format can be varied to customer specification by using modular infeed design.

MG America
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Oct 06, 2008 Operated with PC-based control, GTL30 case packer incorporates servo-motors for main machine movements. It features operator touchscreen interface, balcony design for ease of cleaning and maintenance, and requires no change of parts for different case sizes. Pre-arranged for integration to supervisory control systems, unit delivers case erection from loading to machine discharge.

Specialty Equipment
Houston, TX 77055
Jul 07, 2008 Designed for 5-500 gal containers, sub-surface filling machine allows the filling lance to penetrate within 3 in. of bottom of 81 in. tall IBC. It also has retractable bellows for drawing away toxic fumes. Including NTEP approved digital weight meter, 10,000 lb capacity scale base with 4 load cells, and microprocessor controller, filler uses 2 hydraulic cylinders to raise/lower the boom and lance carriage from drum height to IBC height to within 1 in. clearance above container.

Douglas Machine
Alexandria, MN 56308 3399
Apr 30, 2008 Featuring walk-in frame construction for maximum accessibility, Continuous Motion Axiom® DL Case/Tray Packers gently load products onto case or tray blank at speeds to 55 cases/trays per minute. Electronic motion controls ensure repeatable changeovers, while Slipstream(TM) pinless metering eliminates traditional metering pins. Smartrak® Steady Stream Infeed prevents product bridging and removes gaps that compromise pack pattern accuracy and continuous product flow.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.
Brewerton, NY 13029 0890
Apr 22, 2008 Able to accumulate, erect, pack, and seal, VCP-20 is suited for lower rate applications up to 20 cases/min. It uses servo-controlled motion for smooth handling and can be designed to pack cases from 7-24 in. long and 4-18 in. wide. As conveyed product reaches bottom load case packer, servo mechanism pushes product from conveyor to construct pack pattern that is loaded into waiting case. Simultaneously, packer selects and erects cases and then folds and seals flaps.

Bosch Packaging Technology
New Richmond, WI 54017
Apr 09, 2008 Suited for pharmaceutical researchers and manufacturers, GKF HiProTect provides fully integrated containment capsule filling system capable of processing potent substances. Design prevents contact between operator and potent substance, eliminating need for safety equipment, and its filling station processes powder, tablets, pellets, and liquids as well as combination formats. Other features include no-cap/no-fill function, check weighing system, and CIP system.

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.

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.

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.