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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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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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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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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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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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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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Packaging System bundles products without shrink tunnel.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:29:56 -0500

Designed to create close fitting bagged total enclosure, Tight Wrap Forming Shoe System is comprised of Tight Wrap Side Feed Automatic, model TWSFA 38-30 Wrapper with 53 in. Center Folded Film Feed, Infeed Conveyor, Film Forming Shoe, Lap Sealer, and Exit Conveyor. System completely encapsulates product, and vacuum evacuation removes excess air from pack (if necessary). During packaging, formed gusset creates handle to facilitate product handling.

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Case Packer targets multi-product packaging operations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:29:59 -0500

Designed to pack rigid cases, bags, cartons, or trayed products, Model HVCP utilizes FANUC robotic arms with HMI to facilitate changeover and eliminate programming. System can orient product vertically, horizontally, or combination of both, with press of button. Positive case erection optimizes system tolerance to case variations, while open design allows access for jam recovery, and standard Ethernet port enables remote monitoring and diagnosis.

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Case Packer has color touchscreen operator interface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:08 -0500

Powered by servo motor, Versatron Active Product Transport (APT) is designed for high-speed packing of non-round and difficult-to-handle containers. APT technology pulls products into the packing area, eliminating line pressure and avoiding jams in packaging process, and beaded lane guide eliminates friction as containers are carried along conveyor belt to help avoid locking/shingling. Also, integral sensors detect number of bottles to ensure each case is packed properly.

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Sheet Extrusion System suits inline thermoforming/roll stock.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:30:04 -0500

Offered in monolayer or coextrusion formats, GLOBALINE® produces sheet from materials such as PP, PS, PET, and polylactic acid in widths of 40 or 60 in. It can be configured for production outputs between 650-3,900 lb/hr. Design includes linear bearing mounted frame infrastructure; pivoting extruder base via hydraulic jacking system, simplifying screw removal/maintenance; and touchscreen controls. Available in NPE version for inline thermoforming or full-length for producing roll stock.

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Cartoner accepts broad carton size range in small footprint.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:31:28 -0500

Measuring 60 x 32 in., ECONOSEAL E-System 2000 provides solution for automatic, horizontal cartoning at up to 1,500 cartons/hr. System handles cartons ranging from 1 x ¾ x 2 ½ in. to 12 x 4 x 12 in., and accommodates both paperboard and corrugated material. Machine erects all cartons on single product loading station, closes all end flaps using glue seal end or tuck closure methods, and automatically discharges completed cartons for next operation.

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Robotic Case Packer offers cycle time of 8 rows/min.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:25:16 -0500

Using 6-axis robot, Robotic Case Packer automatically packs stacked, upright, inverted, or horizontal bottles into plastic/film lined or standard corrugated pre-erected cases. It has interchangeable tooling that is adjustable for wide range of product sizes and pick positions, and includes operator pendant for recipe management and error reporting. Double Case Packer can pack 2 different style bottles and cases simultaneously from 2 separate lines.

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Case Packer/Palletizer features FANUC M-20iA robot.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:25:07 -0500

Requiring 17 ft 1 in. x 7 ft 7 in. area, system integrates Bergami Model K 15 Horizontal Case Packer capable of packing up to 15 cases/min with ESS Robotic Mini Palletizer Cell, which handles up to 30 cases/min. K 15 case discharge conveyor integrates directly into infeed of ESS Robotic Mini Palletizer Cell, where FANUC robot with vacuum or gripper style end-of-arm tooling picks one or more cases from conveyor and places them on pallet in pre-programmed pattern.

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Cartoning Machine outputs 150 folded boxed per minute.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 14 May 2009 08:30:50 -0500

Featuring modular design, CUT 150 facilitates packaging of vials, bottles, blister sachets, and pillow packs or inserts. Universal screw feeders and pick-and-place feeding achieve output of 450 packages/min. For production security, machine includes track and trace system for mass serialization with 2D matrix code, which allows identification and traceability of folding box and content. One machine combines track-in, hot- melt-, safety-, and combined closure folding box modules.

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Divider Inserting Technology helps accelerate production.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:31:46 -0500

Capable of increasing case packing production speeds to 60 cycles/min, depending on product, rack open divider placing technology maintains control of divider from when it is picked from magazine until it is placed between products. Control ensures accurate blank placement between products for smooth, continuous, and uninterrupted machine operation. Requiring only one magazine per divider placer, solution also features quick-attach replacement heads and tool-free changeovers.

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