Automated Packaging Systems Inc.
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Nov 11, 2008 Suited for low- to medium-volume hand load operations, Autobag® PaceSetter(TM) PS 125 and PS 125 OneStep(TM) provide bagging speeds up to 25 bags/min and can operate in 3 cycling modes: Push-to-Seal(TM), foot switch, and fully automatic. Loaded bags are automatically heat sealed and new, pre-opened bag is indexed with each cycle. Rated for 200 dpi printing, PS 125 OneStep is suited for small to medium fulfillment operations that require frequent changeovers between products.

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.

Orwak USA LLC
Shelton, CT 06484
Aug 20, 2008 Featuring twin chamber design, Orwak 5040 employs dual-phase PET bottle compaction involving perforating needles. Compaction ratio for PET bottles is up to 10:1, and one bale of PET contains 350-500 bottles. Machine also makes stackable compact bales of aluminum cans, without any tying needed to keep bales together. One bale of 35 cl cans contains ~650 cans, and compaction ratio is 6:1. Compactor produces 400 x 400 mm bales, adjustable from 350-550 mm in height, that weigh 10-14 kg.

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.

Flexicon Corporation
Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Jun 24, 2008 Equipped with Spout-Lock® clamp ring and Power-Cincher® flow control valve, Model BFC-F-X eliminates dust during untying, discharging, retying, collapse, and removal of bags while allowing thorough washdown. Flow-Flexer® raises and lowers opposite bottom sides of bag into steep V shape, and Tele-Tube® telescoping tube maintains downward tension on bag as it empties. Cantilevered I-beam with electric hoist and trolley allows raising and positioning of bulk bags without forklift.

Thiele Technologies, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
May 07, 2008 Available in single-spout OmniStar or dual-spout UltraStar system, Star Series bag filling system combines all filling operations for poly and paper bags including bag setup, filling, weighing, and sealing into single system. It precisely controls bag position through independent, servodriven upper and lower drive systems, and servo speed controls are accessed and adjusted via 12 in. PanelView(TM) HMI screen. Unit has maintenance reminder alert system and fault history log.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

American Baler Co.
Bellevue, OH 44811
May 30, 2006 Using twin motors to produce dense bales without heavy power usage, HS8543 has rated production capacity exceeding 50 tons and 46,000 ft³ per hr. Floating tension force allows baler to adjust automatically to unique requirements of changing materials, while 8 spring-loaded retainer locks restrict bale spring back and minimize rooster tails. Auxiliary functions, such as auto-tier, fluffer door, and oil filtration, are driven by separate dedicated motor to conserve energy.

Material Transfer & Storage, Inc.
Allegan, MI 49010 0218
May 16, 2006 Material Master(TM) unit features Type 304 stainless steel construction on all product contact surfaces to facilitate cleaning. Seal-Master(TM) bag spout access chamber provides ergonomic spout access, while Flo-Master(TM) massaging system promotes positive material flow. Fully integrated pivoting vibratory feeder, which delivers product to 2 existing process tanks, is pivoted into position with one hand and has variable speed controls.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Feb 08, 2006 Ergonomic FAS SPrint SidePouch(TM) Bagging System handles hand load or automatic operations in food packaging applications that require daily washdown. Capable of bagging at speeds adjustable up to 120 bags/min, unit has foot switch that can be used for single-cycle bag indexing. AutoTouch(TM) Control Screen stores settings for up to 50 jobs, and product can be integrated with infeeds and inline printing equipment for semi-to fully-automatic packaging of portion or bulk packs.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Nov 21, 2005 Autobag AB 145 is capable of bagging at speeds up to 45 bags/min in semi-automatic fill and seal operation. Package size changeovers can be accomplished in less than 2 min, and AutoTouch(TM) control screen facilitates access to job set-up, storage, and recall. Designed with all electronic controls in single location for fast plug-in replacement, system is suited for high productivity applications where counters, scales, and other infeeds are not required.