Pillar Technologies
Hartland, WI 53029
Sep 19, 2006 Measuring 13 x 10 x 4 in., waterless Handheld Induction Sealer applies foil barrier or protective seal, promoting tamper-evidence, leak prevention, and shelf-life extension. It is available in 120 or 240 V operation with full adjustment of time in .1 sec increments up to 10 sec. Coil design allows sealing of virtually all cap styles and diameters. Portable, lightweight unit features solid state construction and is stability tested and certified.

Enepay Corp.
Raleigh, NC 27613
Sep 18, 2006 Featuring tri-head design, MAGMA Hot Tack-Heat Seal Test System creates hot tack index to measure strength of heat seal over range of temperatures. Once users set up changeable parameters, system automatically produces seal and subsequent force required to measure it. With front loading pneumatic grips to prevent sample slippage and provide hands-free operation, product is suited to seal foils, monolayers, coextrusions, laminations, and non-wovens.

Pillar Technologies
Hartland, WI 53029
Jul 18, 2006 Capless induction sealer offers packagers sealing solution for applying foil barrier or protective seal when cap is not required. It may also be used when it is advantageous to seal container before applying cap. Able to seal variety of container shapes and sizes, product can be mounted vertically or horizontally and operates from 120 or 240 V. Waterless solution features solid-state construction and is stability tested and certified.

NJM/CLI Packaging Systems Int'l.
Lebanon, NH 03766 1403
Jun 02, 2006 Featuring Elau brushless servo motors at each capping head, Equatorque controls torque from 0-35 lb-in. and enables on-the-fly torque adjustments to be made without slowing machine via local operator interface or remotely via optional Ethernet connection. Available with 1-24 capping heads, machine handles containers from 30 ml to 5 l and achieves line speeds from 10-600 containers/min. It speeds tool-free changeovers by eliminating mechanical adjustments.

3M Company / Packaging Systems Division
St. Paul, MN 55144
May 23, 2006 Suited for high-moisture and corrosive environments, Model 800af-s offers fully automatic operation and conforms to NEMA Type 4x specifications for watertight enclosures. To keep line running smoothly, box gate or indexer separates cases from infeed conveyor. Adjustable for cases ranging from 4.75 x 4.75 in. to 24.5 x 21.5 in., sealer includes twin motor side drives that handle case weights from 5-85 lb, and AccuGlide(TM) taping head that applies tape from 36-48 mm wide.

Shure-Glue
Cincinnati, OH 45246
May 15, 2006 Built for low- to medium-volume requirements, D-Series features positive displacement, motor-driven gear pump that offers continuous pulse-free output and can be used with spray, ribbon coating, direct contact, and high-speed jetting adhesive dispensing guns. Touch-screen control panel offers programmable sequential zone start-up, automatic temperature setback, and system diagnostics, as well as RS-232 temperature control interface and 7-day programmable clock.

Miyachi Unitek Corporation
Monrovia, CA 91016
Apr 06, 2006 Model SM8500 hermetic parallel seam sealing system performs welding, brazing, and soldering processes and can be operated as stand-alone unit or integrated into environmental enclosure for closed loop hermetic sealing. Unit features Windows®-based operating system and user interface, 5-point force calibration, 4-side tack capability, and 25 kHz inverter power supply. SM8500 is effective for production or R&D applications for linear, rectangular or circular part processing.

Econocorp. Inc.
Randolph, MA 02368
Mar 02, 2006 Twinseal Carton Sealer accommodates cartons ranging in size from ¾ x ¾ x 3 in. to 12 x 4 x 12 in. Operator places loaded carton into machine with inner flaps closed and presses dual button start. Glue is automatically applied to underside of carton flaps and carton is elevated into vertical squaring/compression chamber. Completed, sealed cartons are automatically removed by optional delivery chute accessory.

Dow Corning Corp.
Midland, MI 48686 0994
Dec 15, 2005 Able to squeeze down during application for increased contact surface, InstantGlaze® II facilitates application and installation of glass for residential and small commercial window and door manufacturers. Soft texture promotes elasticity and elastic recovery performance. Product features 24 hr pot life and up to 15 min of open time, develops instant green strength, and bonds to vinyl, wood, glass, aluminum, paint, and fiberglass.

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.

Lantech Inc.
Louisville, KY 40299-2316
Nov 23, 2004 Able to conform to load surfaces with irregularities up to 2 in. high, product uses surface-seeking sealer head with 8 independent nozzles that individually find load surface and direct 200-230°F air at film tail. Positive sealing of film tail before cutting and wiping produces clean, tight wrap that will not droop or snag throughout handling and shipping. Product accommodates loads of varying width up to 24 in. and provides 12 in. reach-to-load.

Textron Fastening Systems, a business unit of Textron Inc.
Troy, MI 48098
Nov 17, 2004 Avseal® II plugs holes in thin metal components situated in restricted areas. Two-piece structural stem locking mechanism seals holes with diameters ranging from 4–20 mm in steel, iron, and aluminum. Plugs can be placed flush to hole or deep in casting, creating pressure-tight seal with push-out resistance up to 15,000 psi. Applications include engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission components, brake systems, compressors, hydraulic blocks, and pumps.

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.

Lantech Inc.
Louisville, KY 40299-2316
Jul 14, 2004 De-Tailer stretch film sealer conforms to load surfaces and positively seals film tail with hot air before cutting and wiping for clean, tight wrap. It accommodates loads of varying width within range of 24 in. by providing 12 in. reach-to-load. Surface-seeking sealer head allows 8 nozzles to individually find load surface and direct air ranging from 200–230°F at film tail. No heat is transferred to product and all heating elements are fully guarded.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 4137
Jun 24, 2004 At speeds to 45 cases/min, Model 336 offers continuous operation that accepts cases fed spaced or back-to-back, and provides automatic flap folding and sealing. Bottom case drive belt is combined with powered upper belt drive to convey case and provide secure compression as adhesive sets. Top belt drive pulls case through compression and prevents major flaps from skewing. Spring-loaded rollers under belt adjust to any variations in case height.

ARPAC
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Jun 22, 2004 ARPAC-HANAGATA L-Series intermittent motion L-sealer produces fully enclosed shrink-wrapped packages. Allen Bradley Micrologix PLC features color touch-screen and stores up to 16 different product parameters. Guillotine style seal head creates consistent seal. Pinch roller gently pulls raw shrink film ahead of seal bar, virtually eliminating film breaks. Applications include printed materials, multi-packs, DVDs, knockdown boxes, and retail packages.

Lantech Inc.
Louisville, KY 40299-2316
Dec 01, 2003 Film Sealing System utilizes flexible sealer head, composed of 8 independent seal blocks, that conforms to uneven surfaces to provide positive seal that eliminates film tails and prevents unraveling during handling and shipping. It focuses heated air on specific points for secure seals and operates effectively in extreme temperature or humidity conditions without adjustments. Potential for film droop is eliminated by sealing film before cutting and wiping process.

SWF Machinery
Sanger, CA 93657
Nov 11, 2003 Compact VL Model 480 seals standard, design-style, and bliss-style corrugated trays. It compliments existing tray forming and packing systems and provides fast, strong, 4-sided seal. Timesaving lid hopper can be filled while machine is in operation. Programmable logic controller provides easily accessible control switches. Standard features include Allen Bradley components, gravity roller discharge, and pressurized hot-melt glue unit.

SWF Machinery
Sanger, CA 93657
Oct 20, 2003 Semi-automatic Victory 100 features stainless steel frame with single chain carton track, and 40 in. of carton loading space on each side of system. Standard carton closing is straight or reverse tuck. System includes set of sized carton pockets on 10 in. centers, 48 in. powered magazine with rotary placer, flat-belt discharge conveyor with lay-down tooling, electrically interlocked guarding, and PLC controls.

Vibra Screw, Inc.
Totowa, NJ 07511
Oct 01, 2003 Pneumatically-operated device uses dual blades vs. pinching devices to seal bag opening at center. It provides dust-free means to seal bags and is effective for use with fluidized dry materials or with materials that become fluid after aeration or during discharge from storage. Device also prevents plant humidity from reaching hygroscopic materials during discharge, closing procedure, or idle time in process cycle.