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Dispensing System automates 60 medications for pharmacies.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:32:20 -0500

Sized for any retail pharmacy or hospital outpatient pharmacy that dispenses from 100-1,000+ prescriptions per day, KL60 handles all functionality of super-sized robotic dispenser in 46 x 29 x 78 in. design. Compact, fully-automated dispensing system handles labeling and filling of pharmacy's top 60 medications. With 60 drug-specific cassettes aboard, there are no slow-movers to expire in device before they are dispensed.

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Dispenser/Inserter installs anywhere on production line.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:00 -0500

Acu-Sert(TM) CI-250 rotary Cut-to-Length, self-contained machine automatically feeds up to 9 in. wide material on roll. Photo optic eye system detects registration mark, then machine cuts material at up to 300 inserts/min and take away rollers feed it into package. Mounting on base plate, unit includes roll mounted on separate unwind stand and feed rollers adjustable from horizontal to 45° angle downward. It dispenses/inserts coupons, instructions, and absorbent pads.

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Void-Fill System has knifeless design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:27:27 -0500

AirPouch® Express 3(TM) Void-Fill Systems are designed to run without knife, due to vertical perforating process used to manufacture preformed AirPouch pillows, maximizing length of time between maintenance cycles. Upgrade is also available for units currently installed. Portable, tabletop unit produces air pillow strips at speeds of 50 fpm and has 21 x 9 in. footprint. All electric design requires no compressed air to operate and uses EarthAware(TM) Biodegradable LLDPE and recycled film.

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Dispensing Systems hurdle liquid electrolyte challenges.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:38:45 -0500

DispenseJet® systems overcome challenges such as material drying, clogging, and difficulty in creating patterns that occur when trying to dispense electrolyte materials in their liquid form. Suited for use in micro-fuel cells and other electro-chemical applications, products deliver precise control of thousands of individual droplets via Mass Flow Control (MFC) feature. Integrated balance scale uses Fluidmove® for Windows XP® software for automatic calibration and control.

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Sorbent Dispenser suits high-speed packaging operations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:30:24 -0500

Featuring 2 servo-driven dispensing heads mounted on single chassis, Model APA-4000 dispenses sorbents into broad range of food and healthcare product packaging at speeds up to 600 packages/min. Left and right infeeds from 2 separate spool splicing station cabinets ensure constant product flow for continuous uninterrupted operation. Model APA-4000 can be configured for HDPE bottles for pharmaceuticals, medical device and in-vitro diagnostic pouches, and food product packaging.

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Foam Processing System features hydraulic operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:33:34 -0500

Designed for precision dispensing, Reactor IPH-25 In-Plant Foam Processing System offers flow rate of 25 lb/min and features 15.3 kW heaters, making it suited for high viscosity materials. System measures volume of material poured and provides repeatability for consistent parts production. Local control module allows up to 25 programmable shot settings and 5 shot sequences. Applications include cooler insulation, solar panels, wall and floor panels, and pipe insulation.

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Packing System automates, streamlines operations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:37:23 -0500

PriorityPak® automates tasks such as scanning bar codes, weighing items, packaging products to be shipped, and applying shipping labels to contribute to efficiency and throughput of packaging operations. Optimized to handle taller items, system has steel frame that reduces shifting and belt speed control for product type-specific adjustments. Product sensing capability centers product in package, creates smallest package dimensions possible, and minimizes packaging waste.

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Voidfill Packaging System suits decentralized operations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:40:47 -0500

Suited for both on-line and off-line void-fill, tabletop Fill-Air® Cyclone(TM) processes converted film at rate of 65 fpm. System creates bags in 8 different sizes, with largest measuring 14 x 8 in. Sensor monitors level of inflated bags in accumulation bin, eliminating need for operator to continually press Start button to create more bags. Sensor can also be configured so that wave of hand will signal system to produce pre-determined length of inflated void-fill bags.

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Non-Contact Dispensers suit electronics manufacturers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:45:27 -0500

DispenseJet® DJ-100 series is comprised of 3 models specified for low-, standard-, and high-viscosity fluids. Jet on the Fly(TM) technology enables precision dispensing of fluids in dots, lines, and patterns over part or substrate, and piezo electric technology eliminates need for Z-axis movement. Also included, Calibrated Process Jetting(TM) utilizes weigh scale feedback to maintain consistent dispense volume. Systems achieve flow rates to 200 mg/sec and shot rates to 150 dots/sec.

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Air-Cushioning Bubble incorporates recycled material.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:42:09 -0500

Made from up to 20% post-consumer recycled content and up to 20% industrial scrap, Astro-Bubble® Green is designed for use as surface cover and void-fill to protect fragile items. Sizes from 1/8-½ in. dia are available in coextruded and monolayer linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE) versions to address various packing requirements. Solution is engineered to incorporate at least 30% recycled content without losing product integrity.

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Dispenser is designed to handle viscous materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 May 2008 07:41:04 -0500

Suited for automotive prototyping industry, Advantage CPM (Composite Paste Material) solution dispenses thick, pasty materials. Eccentric screw pump technology, offering positive displacement and pulsation-free flow, optimizes production output. Designed to offer higher flow with decreased pressure, dispenser ensures delivery of pastes such as 2-component urethane or epoxy resin systems. Low-pressure pump-down follower plate system empties material drums with nominal waste.

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Foam Processing System suits entry level applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:29:23 -0500

Reactor IP, designed for rigid and flexible in-plant polyurethane foam processing, features local control module that allows up to 25 programmable shot settings and 5 shot sequences. Available in Reactor IPH-25 or IPH-40 hydraulic models with flow rates of 25 or 50 lb/minute, precision dispenser is suited for insulation of coolers/containers, pre-formed foam block for housing, solar panels, wall/floor panels, and pipe insulation.

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Dispenser releases ear plugs one-at-a-time.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:14:14 -0500

Featuring mechanism that provides one ear plug at-a-time, single plug dispenser works with DeciDamp2 and Deci4200 Earplugs. Machine is available with bucket containing 500 pairs of ear plugs as well as wall mount. Table stand is optional.

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Examination Gloves are dispensed cuff-first.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:28:29 -0500

Cuff First(TM) glove dispensing unit comes packed with either 20 Supreno® SE (standard exam) gloves or 10 Supreno® EC (extended cuff) gloves. Optionally available clips and holsters securely fit dispensing unit to belts, cots, or visors, and clips can be mounted to any surface for minimizing storage space.

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Air Cushion Machine meets needs of small shippers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:38:56 -0500

Weighing 13 lb, MINI PAK'R(TM) inflates 6 different films, producing air cushions, bubble, and void fill as needed while eliminating handling and storage of traditional bubble and loose fill packaging. Unit reads RFID tag in film roll and automatically sets air fill amount and seal temperature. Machine fits on pack table or can be mounted to any wall surface.

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Cartridge Guns are used for spray-on linings.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 07:50:13 -0500

Designed to handle smaller applications, spot repairs, or hard to reach areas, RhinoPro(TM) Cartridge Gun 600 accepts dual 300 ml size cartridges, while RhinoPro(TM) Cartridge Gun 1500 accepts for dual 750 ml cartridges. Lightweight and portable guns require only small air compressor, and feature regulator, over-pressure safety system, automatic and manual return, and heavy-duty plunger body.

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Machine provides on-demand air cushioning.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:38:36 -0500

Using ambient air, Airplus® produces Wave ½ in. cells or Quilt ¾ in. cells at speeds of 30 fps. Thirty-pound roll of 13 in. film produces full 12 in. web, which is perforated every 6 in., yielding 95 cu-ft of Quilt cushioning or 75 cu-ft of Wave cushioning. Both products are suited for wrapping, surface protection, and void fill applications in wide range of industries.

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Dispenser holds cable and wire markers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 07:16:19 -0500

CMD cable and wire marker dispenser is portable, pocket-sized, and reusable, and packs into tool boxes or bags. Featuring loop for connection to lanyards, hooks, or tool belts, it includes 32 x 6.4 mm markers made from Dupont Tyvek® with oil-resistant acrylic adhesive backing. Dispensers are available with numeric markers from 0-9, and color-coded markers in white, yellow, green, blue, orange, red, violet, brown, black, and gray.

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All-Electric System produces void-fill bags at high speed.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 07:59:03 -0500

Suited for high-volume packaging operations, Fill-Air® 2000 creates 8 in. bags at 100/min and 4 in. bags at 200/min. It accommodates material-roll widths of 8, 10, or 12 in., and with touch of button operators can adjust bag length to 4 or 8 in. Cushion sizes can be changed mid-production without changing film roll. Designed for on-line applications, system integrates into packaging line and includes auto-replenishment sensor to ensure inflated bags are readily available.

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A-Frame Picking System handles up to 1,200 orders per hour.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 07:43:36 -0500

Designed to handle product sizes from 1.5 x 1 x .25 in. to 12 x 12 x 3 in., Pick-MAX Auto(TM) consists of multiple dispensers that hold vertical stack of product to dispense onto conveyor. System removes bottom item from vertical stack individually based on order requirements and offers stack heights to 6 ft. Adjustable dispense speed allows soft handling of delicate items. Each dispenser includes low level and out of stock sensors as well as replenishment indicator.

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