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Waste Compactors target food service and marine applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:54 -0500

Equipped with 18 x 28.5 in. chute type opening, Series K100 can compact waste into stainless steel containers or plastic bags, or be used as baler for recycling materials. Depending upon type of material being compacted, users can expect compaction ratios from 6 times to double that amount. Units operate from 120/220 V single phase power or 240-480/600 V for marine use. Made of AISI 304 SS, marine version has stainless steel washdown motor and all electrical wiring in waterproof compartment.

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Shrink Sleever/Labeler produces tamper-evident seals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:44:48 -0500

Operating at 50-170 cpm, 60 Series Evolution Shrinksealer applies full-height bodysleeves and tamper-evident banding to jars, bottles, and products of all types. Use of 2 servos for product handling and sleeve registration promotes flexibility. Sleeve label can be designed to extend up over cap, with horizontal perforation for consumer tamper evidence, and shrink sleeves can also be applied as neck bands around upper portion of container and its closure or as full-height safety seals.

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Stretch Wrapper utilizes dual film carriages.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:37 -0500

Capable of wrapping up to 150 loads per hour, Octopus(TM) 808 Twin Automatic Rotary Ring Series features dual film carriages that operate simultaneously to double wrapping speed and to independently to provide optimal load containment. Machine can be programmed to continue wrapping utilizing single carriage if film break occurs. It is available with optional roll changer for automatically replacing depleted or broken film rolls.

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Ram Balers specialize in high-density bale production.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:36 -0500

Designed for long life and able to handle various materials, HRB Centurion 300 and HRB 1035 respectively deliver 300 and 357 tons of ram force to produce heavier, denser bales. Both machines have 8.5 sec dry cycle time and employ twin 100 hp power unit. Along with heavy-duty main frame uni-bodies, balers feature Harris control system and program that includes 10 in. touchscreen, Harris Bale Watch 2(TM) performance monitoring, and production reporting.

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Robotic Case Packer/Palletizer Cell occupies 16 x 9 ft area.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:26 -0500

Designed for packaging facilities with limited floor space, Model V 30P combines vertical robotic case packer with integrated palletizer cell to provide multifunctional, end-of-line packaging. Packaging cell integrates FANUC robot, EOAT, palletizing cell, and Allen Bradley controls with touchscreen display. To fully automate end-of-line packaging process, palletizing cell may include tier/deck sheet placement and automatic pallet dispenser with flow-through pallet conveyor.

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Compactor/Baler provides over 12,000 lb crushing power.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Combining trash compactor and cardboard baler, Model GTS 2000 is capable of reducing trash volumes by 80% or more. Compactor is coated with Kevlar-based polyethylene fiber that makes it virtually indestructible. Powered by hydraulic pump and electric motor, system is operated by computer technology, which allows it to be fully programmable.

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Packaging Cell provides 150 picks per minute.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:04 -0500

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.

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Horizontal Baler provides 96 tons of compression force.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:54:04 -0500

Featuring ½ in. plate construction with 1 x 4 in. thick reinforcement, Piranha® Closed Door Horizontal Baler provides 110 lb/in² ram face pressure. Machine can handle paper stock, secondary fiber, aluminum/steel cans, PET, and HDPE. In addition to hydraulic door actuator and serrated shear knife, baler has category 3 safety system on conveyor hopper access door. Access to hopper is protected by dual circuit magnetic safety switch and dual trapped key interlock system.

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Horizontal Baler fits in tight spaces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:24 -0500

Featuring 18 x 7 ft footprint, HLO 5443 offers baling cycle time of 7.6 sec using twin 25 hp motors. High volumetric displacement enables production rates up to 14 tons/hour. Economy mode shuts down one 25 hp motor to save energy, while rear access doors enable access to cylinders, and stamper automatically removes jams at shear knife. With max operating pressure of 3,000 psi and ram face pressure of 114 psi, baler is suited for processing OCC, ONP, PET, and plastics.

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Horizontal Baler is less than 15 ft long.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:37:55 -0500

Harris HSO4529 50 hp baler features cycle times of 6.5 sec and volumetric displacement/production throughput for shredded OCC of up to 14 tons/hr and for shredded news up to 16 tons/hr. Maximum operating pressure is 3,000 psi and ram face pressure is 89 and 120 psi. In economy mode, one 25 hp motor shuts down to conserve energy. Baler features rear access door, for access to cylinders, and enclosed power unit with hinged wire tie inserters and twister units to simplify access.

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Fractional Quart Carton Caser can pack 240 cartons/min.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:33:08 -0500

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.

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Canister Dispenser suits healthcare product packaging.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:32:18 -0500

Dispensing up to 325 canisters/min, APA-9000 features Allen-Bradley PLC as well as dual gravity feed bowls that run alternately to ensure FIFO control and are fed from dual respective hoppers with cleated conveyor. Each hopper accommodates 4,000 canisters from single pail or box. System includes servo-motor operated bottle indexing screw for bottling applications. Unit is also suitable for VFFS, flow wrapper, thermoform, and pouching machinery.

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Space-Saving Packaging Cell automates manual packing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:39:44 -0500

Offered as turnkey solution for packaging individual products, modular and portable Solo Packer Cell delivers flexibility that allows for constant product changes or accelerated deployment of new product packaging. Pre-engineered system packs at rates to 30 layer picks/min and picks up to 45 lb per pick. Components include 4- or 6-axis robot, integrated feed conveyors, Rockwell Micrologix PLC, and Panelview Plus 600 HMI. Also, stand-alone control system facilitates product changes.

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All-Polyester Lidding promotes downstream recyclability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:23:46 -0500

StreamOne(TM) is engineered to replace traditional mixed-polymer laminates without sacrificing performance when sealing to PET/PETG trays. Available in thickness from 1-2 mil, with 1 mil PET and .5 mil proprietary polyester peelable sealant, lidding features 100% polyester construction that enables product to be recycled in number one stream along with tray. Tamper-evident feature, included, turns white at point of contact with tray when it is removed without leaving residue on flange.

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Bagging System suits high-speed food applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:41:07 -0500

Offering packaging speeds up to 150 bags/min, SidePouch® FAS SPrint Revolution(TM) Bagging System presents conveyor of pre-opened bags that are ready for loading from 60 in. wide workspace. System operates in continuous, intermittent, or batch modes, and cycles on pre-set parameters or by using foot switch. Featuring stainless steel construction, system has 90° tilting load area, corrosion-resistant materials, NEMA 4X electronics protection, and Allen-Bradley® control package.

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Monoblock Filler/Capper handles over 100 micro-tubes/min.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:36:07 -0500

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.

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Hot Sheet Thermoformer features direct extrusion design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:31:01 -0500

B-Series Hot Sheet Thermoformer integrates sheet extruder close to machine and roll stack at entrance end, allowing material to be extruded directly onto conditioning rolls within it, helping save energy. Sheet with high core temperature creates forming conditions that enable precise material distribution, allowing use of 2-stop oven instead of 4 or 5-stop oven, which also saves energy. Available in sizes up to 50 x 60 in., system is configurable for production with wide variety of materials.

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Thermoforming Trim Press offers servo treadle option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:35:08 -0500

Separating treadle movement into 2 independent motions, Servo Treadle Option allows punch to pilot into product prior to entering die, ensuring trim concentricity tolerances as low as ±.005 in. Sliding treadle is controlled through independent servo motor, giving treadle movement flexibility in positioning product for trimming. Treadle speed is electronically matched to press speed to ensure precise timing as speed of press is accelerated or decelerated.

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Thermoformers are optimized for productivity, consistency.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:35:08 -0500

Quad Series incorporates forming station, featuring up to 260 tons of holding force and 150 tons of coining force, that lends to precise and consistent thermoformed product by ensuring virtually zero deflection across entire mold area. Also available, roller screw third motion technology enhances material distribution, reduces starting gauges, and promotes process window. Mold area sizes vary up to 64 x 64 in., with capabilities to produce parts with depths of 4-12 in.

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Water-Based Heatseal is designed for recycled PET.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:35:07 -0500

Offering options for offset, flexographic, and roll coat application, Latiseal® B7707AR provides perfectly bonded recycled RPET blister packages and does not crystallize over time. This 100% VOC-free solution, FDA-approved for indirect food contact, exhibits in-line wet trappable (wet inks) qualities and exhibits clarity with no milking of dark inks. Also available, water-based Latiseal® B7780AR for regular PET is formulated for in-line applications over wet inks.

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