Standard-Knapp, Inc.
Portland, CT 06480
Sep 14, 2007 Designed for packing carbonated, non-carbonated, and hot filled PET bottles into corrugated trays or plastic shells, Model 396 Positron(TM) Case Packer is equipped with Overhead Flight Grouper that provides accurate, positive product control. Continuous motion ensures gentle product handling, while PLC-controlled variable frequency drives automatically adjust to changing line speeds. Powered by two 1 hp motors, unit features stainless steel frame, shafts, and hardware.

Automation R & D
Darlington, SC 29540
Sep 07, 2007 Constructed with rigid steel frame, SS-10 utilizes computer control and employs 10 hp, 3-phase motor. System features automatic cycle along with interlocking door, indicator lights, as well as pushbutton controls for Up, Down, and key lock E-Stop functions. Use of 6 in. hydraulic cylinder, with 56,500 lb platen force, applies 2,000 psi to load in order to create 700-1,000 lb, 60 x 30 in. bales with adjustable heights to 48 in.

Douglas Machine
Alexandria, MN 56308 3399
Aug 13, 2007 Using electronic motion controls, Axiom® BCL case/tray packers operate at speeds up to 80 cases/trays per minute. Walk-in frame design allows operators to effectively complete changeovers and preventive maintenance, and full-length polycarbonate guard doors facilitate troubleshooting. Electronic handwheel provides slow motion hand cycling of machine when troubleshooting or when fine tuning, and tool-free changeovers can be completed in minutes.

Flexicon Corporation
Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Aug 01, 2007 Bulk Bag Conditioner-Unloader System loosens bulk solid material solidified during storage and shipment, allowing material to discharge through bag spout. While integral configuration of conditioner eliminates time, labor, and equipment needed for separate loading of bulk bags into standalone conditioner, design also minimizes floor space requirements. System employs 2 hydraulic rams with contoured end plates and electric hoist, which includes motorized trolley for loading/unloading.

Thiele Technologies, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Jul 25, 2007 Operating at 30 cases/min, ServoPro 8255 eliminates all drive chains and belts, minimizing number of moving parts. System includes Allen-Bradley control architecture with color touch-screen user interface, which electronically stores machine changeover settings for each control axis. ServoPro is available with stainless steel frame and wash-down construction. Electrical packages include NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, and NEMA 12.

ESS Technologies, Inc.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Jun 27, 2007 Controlled via Allen Bradley PLC with PanelView HMI, Bergami Model C 97 Automatic Horizontal Case Packer loads cartons, bundles, pouches, squeezable tubes, and more into corrugated cases at speeds to 18 cases/min. Digital indicators accelerate changeover times, while horizontal configuration facilitates carton loading. Suction cups pick up flat case and are used in forced opening double arm system, which ensures perfect squaring of case during product loading.

ESS Technologies, Inc.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Jun 22, 2007 Designed to cGMP standards, Model TF 80 Automatic Tube Filling and Closing Machine fills and closes metal, plastic, polyfoil, and cassette infeed tubes ranging in size from 0.39 x 1.9 x 0.9 in. to 1.97 x 9.25 x 3.1 in. It features 12-position turn table and touch screen display that allows machine operator to adjust performance and maintain operational logs. Designed for sterile rooms and laminar flows, TF 80 suits pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and consumer product packaging.

Ossid Corp.
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
Apr 23, 2007 Featuring stainless steel construction, Model 8000MH uses 3 servo motors to activate both forming and sealing presses, as well as to control motion of web feed conveying systems. Horizontal machine operates with flexible, foil-foil, semi-rigid, rigid, ambient, vacuum, modified atmosphere, and re-closable packaging types. It integrates Control Logix from Allen Bradley with software that monitors, controls, and reports all package process functions.

Weighpack Systems
Mjontreal, QC H8T1C3
Mar 21, 2007 Available in stainless steel models, dual servo-driven XPDIUS Baggers can run different plastics and produce variety of bag types, including gusset, pillow bags, and stand-up pouches. Servo motor controls pneumatic sealing jaws, enabling operator to electronically adjust opening. Featuring touch screen control panel, intermittent motion machines interface with most scales and multi-head weighers to form complete weigh/fill system for candy, nuts, grains, cheese, and pharmaceuticals.

ARPAC
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Mar 20, 2007 Operating at 140 linear fpm, continuous-motion CAPRA 8000LS features 24 in. wide end seal with 10 in. high end seal opening, and can also run vertical end seals. Machine uses bottom lap seal via fixed plow that leaves no excess film. Utilizing polyethylene, polyolefin, or PVC shrink film, wrapper can run large product sizes, as well as very small items. It comes with Allen Bradley® ControlLogix and PanelView touchscreen interface for automatic set-up of product recipes.

Material Transfer & Storage, Inc.
Allegan, MI 49010 0218
Feb 19, 2007 As modular system, Material Master(TM) safely unloads bulk bags of semi-free flowing powders and automatically fills cylindrical canisters by volume. Components include Flo-Master(TM) massaging system to promote material flow, Flo-Lock(TM) slide gate for partial bag discharging, and Sure-Seal System(TM) for dust-tight discharge. Design also incorporates volumetric feeder, custom operator access platform, and canister fill station with product densifier.

Douglas Machine, Inc.
Alexandria, MN 56308 3399
Nov 27, 2006 Invex(TM) incorporates flexibility of electronic motion controls in 12 case/tray per minute unit that provides smooth, quiet operation. Programmable motors are adaptable to run range of products and facilitate changeovers. OMAC Packaging Guidelines standards-based connectivity and IEC conforming software structure makes Invex PackML- and PackTags-ready. Along with software modularity, it offers recipe-driven, repetable changeovers.

Douglas Machine, Inc.
Alexandria, MN 56308 3399
Oct 30, 2006 Featuring function-specific electrical cabinets, Continuous Motion Axiom® DL Case/Tray Packer combines pinless metering and direct product loading onto case or tray blank for stable and gentle product handling. Repeatable changeovers are completed with minimal change parts, and walk-in accessibility promotes maintenance efficiency. Compact unit, capable of speeds up to 55 cases/trays per min, has full-length polycarbonate guard doors.

O/K International Corp.
Marlborough, MA 01752
Oct 09, 2006 Available with tape sealing, hot-melt, or both, Supertaper 1A is designed for automatic packing lines. Features include NEMA 4X electrical enclosure with Allen Bradley PLC controls, low tape and no tape signals with stack-light, and fully interlocked guarding. Also included, floating top taping head has completely open tape feed path to facilitate roll changes. Design allows for self-centering size changes in seconds.

Bradman-Lake, Inc.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Sep 29, 2006 Featuring 3 head vacuum carton feeder and long carton magazine with motorized hopper, Model SL903 has running speed of up to 130 cartons/min. It handles large pack size range and accommodates size changing. Handwheels adjust carton flight chains and pockets of infeed conveyor. Automatic end-load machine is constructed of stainless steel with machine guards designed for access and visibility.

IWKA - A+F
Morganville, NJ 07751
Sep 26, 2006 Multi-lane Hassia SAS 20/30 packages food products aseptically, extending shelf life to 1 year without refrigeration. It produces up to 24,000 aseptic liquid stick-packs per hour and meets all US and international hygiene standards, including FDA's CFR-21. Self-contained SAS 20/30 manages its own pre-sterilization and sterilization processes, then constantly monitors all critical parameters to ensure that aseptic packaging environment is always maintained.

R.A. Jones & Co. Inc.
Covington, KY 41017
Aug 03, 2006 Legend® Series L200 Cartoner is continuous motion, 4 chain machine with carton transport, barrel loader, bucket conveyor, carton feed, and minor flap closing driven by servo motors. Available in right/left hand with 9 and 12 in. center configurations, overall base frame measures 24 ft 5 in. Cartoner features Allen Bradley ControlLogix 15 in. PC-based HMI flat panel color touch-screen and Nordson ProBlue7 gluing system with 2 guns.

B.E.S.T., Inc. (Bulk Equipment Systems Technology, Inc.)
Brunswick, OH 44212
Jun 28, 2006 Suited for rubber compounding operations, Bulk Handling System eliminates labor-intensive handling of batching materials. It consists of MTU-4000 bulk-bag unloader with 2-ton electric hoist, powered trolley and powered agitation paddles, Model TSF twin-screw feeder, and Model PBC-50 portable poly-bag clamp/scale station. All process functions are coordinated through NEMA-rated programmable control system and digital weight indicator.

R.A. Jones & Co. Inc.
Covington, KY 41017
Jun 23, 2006 With smooth rotary carton feed, Meridian® cartoner reaches speeds of 200 cpm with 9 in. center and 160 cpm with 12 in. center and offers positive, 2-stage carton pre-opening for difficult to open cartons. Overall base frame is 16 ft with minimal changeover time. Available in 2-, 3-, or 4-chain adjustable carton transports with adjustable buckets, it offers both right and left hand configurations and can be reconfigured to meet specific requirements.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Jun 20, 2006 Designed for mail order fulfillment, short production runs, spare parts distribution, and build-on-demand operations, Autobag® AB 180 OneStep(TM) and Autobag® AB 255 OneStep(TM) packaging systems position PI 412c imprinter directly over next bag to be loaded, eliminating bag waste and product queuing. Model AB 180 handles bag sizes up to 11 x 25 in., while model AB 255, available in vertical or horizontal configurations, can handle bag sizes up to 16 x 27 in.