Brown Machine LLC    Beaverton, MI 48612-0434
Jul 11, 2005 Cut sheet Ovation Shuttle Series® is comprised of 4 models: S-34 with 36 x 48 in. max mold size, 48 x 72 in. model S-46, 60 x 96 in. model S-58, and 72 x 120 in. model S-610. Available in single station or double-ended models, units feature programmable position platens, VFD electric drive shuttle car, Allen-Bradley processor, Panelmate touch screen, internal modem, programmable oven zones, and 480 Vac programmable high output fans for cooling molded parts.

Brown Machine LLC    Beaverton, MI 48612-0434
Jun 09, 2005 Ovation Rotary Series® is comprised of models R-46, R-58, and R-610, which feature respective max mold sizes of 48 x 72, 60 x 96, and 72 x 120 in. Rotary cut sheet line of thermoformers features Allen-Bradley processor and Panelmate touch screen with unlimited forming routines. Along with internal modem, products offer programmable positioning of platens and programmable oven zones with ceramic elements and perimeter shielding.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.    Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
May 24, 2005 Suited for varying case packaging requirements, top-sealing unit features 2 independent sealing modules for tape and hot melt adhesive application. It changes between sealing methods in minutes and enables cases to be fed as spaced or back-to-back. Metering belt infeed automatically spaces each case for synchronized inner flap folding. Built with stainless steel frame, machine features gull-wing guard doors and sealing speeds from 10-45 cases/min.

Loveshaw, An ITW Co.    South Canaan, PA 18459
Apr 15, 2005 Little David SP-304 semi-automatic case former and sealer is offered with electric head lift that reduces ergonomic stress involved in raising and lowering head and frame assemblies in response to changing case sizes on line. Head moves from minimum to maximum case range in under one minute. Able to deliver top and bottom flap folding, plug-in product features single mast design, self-tensioning belts, and continuous belt drive operating speed of 60 fpm.

Flexicon America, Inc.    Burlington, VT 05401
Mar 24, 2005 Designed for use with company's PF6/FF20 peristaltic liquid filler system, UP20 filling device accepts pre-plugged and pre-sterilized vials. It uses sterilizable stainless steel jaws to lift plug and lower filling needle into vial. After filling, needle is retracted, and original plug is replaced. Flexible unplugging device handles different vials via change of jaws. Jaws for 020 and 013 plugs are supplied with system, and custom jaws are available.

WeightPack North America, Inc.    Powhatan, VA 23139
Mar 04, 2005 Carrousel net-weight filling/capping technology features laminar flow fill nozzles that provide foam-free handling of product. Unit can handle liquids from 2–16 oz at 200 bottles per minute. Wide range of filler and capper sizes are available to handle any fill volume and speed requirement.

NJM/CLI Packaging Systems Int'l.    Lebanon, NH 03766 1403
Feb 24, 2005 Made of stainless steel with polished 316 contact parts, Cremer CF1220D features 2 counting heads and 2-lane filling conveyor in 12 ft footprint. It uses IR detection, which is unaffected by dust, filling up to 110 bottle/min (based on 100-count bottles). Counter features touch-screen control panel and can be programmed with up to 300 product recipes. It handles tablets, caplets, and hard or soft capsules ranging from 2–25 mm in diameter.

3M    St. Paul, MN 55144
Feb 04, 2005 Suited for highly regulated environments, 3M-Matic 700a, 700rf, and 800af Case Sealers are resistant to corrosion in high-moisture manufacturing environments. As an option, 3M-Matic equipment is available in versions that conform to NEMA Standard 250 Type 4 specifications that require watertight enclosures for switches and power sources for safe operation in food and beverage operations.

3M    St. Paul, MN 55144
Feb 04, 2005 Able to seal range of case sizes at speeds up to 20 cases/min, fully-automatic 3M-Matic 2000rf features optically controlled, powered in-feed that separates cases for metered feeding into flap folding and taping areas. It includes Allen Bradley PLC, AccuGlide II taping heads, pneumatically operated rear flap folder, and top compression rollers. Safety features include E-stop buttons, safety interlocked side guarding, and machine interlock shut-off.

3M    St. Paul, MN 55144
Feb 04, 2005 With curvilinear design, AccuGlide 2+ Taping Head for 3M-provides smooth tape application, ensuring that lightweight cartons are securely and consistently sealed. Designed for conveyor speeds up to 80 fpm, friction brake drum and constant one-way tape tension roller help assure consistent tape cutting and application. Safety features include protective blade guard and latching tape drum for secure connection of tape rolls.

3M    St. Paul, MN 55144
Feb 04, 2005 Semi-automatic 3M-Matic Model 110a seals up to 30 cases/min. Adjustable for different size case runs, sealer features AccuGlide II taping heads with curvilinear tracks. It includes height adjustment crank, adjustable side guides, and bottom belt drive mechanism with laced replacements. Dual masts offer extra stability and uniform height adjustment.

Weir & Harrod Packaging Machinery    St Marys NSW 2760  Australia
Jan 24, 2005 Semi-automatic Case Over Packer is completely constructed of stainless steel and cycles at speeds to 20 cases per min. Available in single-lane infeed or multi-lane infeed configurations, it is able to handle multi-layer pack sizes and all bottle sizes up to 5 L. Also available, semi automatic CP-80 is suitable for cardboard box packaging.

Weir & Harrod Packaging Machinery    St Marys NSW 2760  Australia
Jan 24, 2005 Modular Model SP-120 features stainless steel frame and adjustable hand wheel for size change over. With bag size range from 1 oz to 11 lb, unit offers packing rate up to 120 bags/min. Programmable logic control features low voltage inputs and outputs. Model SP-120 is suited for packing frozen vegetables, pasta, rice, sugar, and chocolates.

National Bulk Equipment, Inc.    Holland, MI 49424
Jan 11, 2005 Bag spout untie module, Model E3 engages bulk bag discharge spout with manually-operated compression clamp to prevent foreign material from entering downstream process. It also eliminates dust escaping into plant atmosphere during discharge cycle by extracting dust-laden, displaced air from receiving hopper to dust collector. To assure complete product discharge, E3 elongates discharge spout of bag and maintains it in open, steep, cylindrical position.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.    Streetsboro, OH 44241
Nov 11, 2004 Autobag Accu-Count® 100 and 200 count and batch at speeds up to 2,500 packages/hr. Available with 3 bowl configurations, Accu-Count 200 utilizes vibratory bowl feed and count system and is capable of detecting and counting product measuring 1/8 in. dia x 1/8–2.5 in. long x 2 in wide. Accu-Count 100 utilizes batch accumulator and similar features of Accu-Count 200. Both incorporate AutoTouchâ„¢ Control Screen and Individual Part Profiling function.

MG America    Fairfield, NJ 07004
Oct 21, 2004 Model GSL20 requires no change of parts for different case sizes. Main machine movement is provided by servo motors with all drivers controlled via Elau PLC technology.

Nortek Automation, Inc.    Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Sep 27, 2004 Packaging line constructs retail cartons, inserts pre-packaged electronic circuit board, and seals carton. It also prints/applies labels to vertical and horizontal carton surface, adheres hang tab for retail display, and stacks cartons. Labels feature print-on-demand information, including product data, logos, serial numbers, and bar codes. Finished cartons are offloaded in sets of 25 for final bulk packaging and shipping.

Material Transfer & Storage, Inc.    Allegan, MI 49010 0218
Jul 27, 2004 Material Masterâ„¢ safely unloads bulk bags of non-free flowing powders and fills drums to programmed set point. System includes bulk bag discharger with flow enhancement, dust control, and discharge gate technology. It also incorporates inclined screw conveyor with variable-frequency drive, rotating sieve with magnet, dust-tight gain-in-weight drum filler, and auto/manual system controls. Product can be customized to meet application requirements.

Uhlmann Packaging Systems Inc.    Towaco, NJ 07082
Jul 19, 2004 Measuring 2.6 m long, B 1260 Thermoformer employs GMP-compatible balcony style design with V2A lining and rotary sealing rollers that ensure process security and blister quality. It also features automated tool changeover, self-adjusting web indexes, and blister transfer options. Machine delivers unmanned operation of up to 25,000 blisters and single-lane production output of 240 blisters/min on foil widths up to 144 mm.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.    Brewerton, NY 13029 0890
Jul 14, 2004 Robotic Case Packer-Palletizer provides automated, end-of-line solution that loads, labels, scans, and palletizes cases. Utilizing 5-axis Motoman robot, with XRC Controller, capable of moving up to 176 lb, it accepts pallet sizes up to 48 x 48 in. and unit loads to 72 in. high. Features include flexible, custom-designed End of Arm Tooling; programmable Allen Bradley Logix controller with touchscreen operator interface; and product and case infeed conveying system.