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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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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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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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Multi-packer eliminates need for trays or pads.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:31:40 -0500

With single, double, and three lane configurations, Tritium(TM) Multipacker arranges products into compact multi-pack patterns and wraps them in printed or registered film. Bundler features Robo-Wand wrapping section, servo-driven film cutting system, wrinkle-free bull's eye and bottom seal, and pull-out film feed module. Modular stainless steel bundler comes equipped with transparent, safety-interlock gull wing guard doors which provide clear view of all moving belts and chains.

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Air Valve Packaging System protects product against moisture.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:35:51 -0500

Consisting of membrane, baffle film, and permanent adhesive, air valve system protects product from moisture and contaminants, equalizes air pressure during transit and improves pallet stacking and stability. Companies can integrate necessary machinery into existing packaging lines for in-house production, or purchase ready for use packaging pre-equipped with plain or printed air valves. Applications include flexible and rigid packaging for chemicals, pet food, and granular materials.

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Multipacking System offers 3 different configurations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:40:05 -0500

Able to be configured as multipacker, shrink labeler, or combination multipacker/shrink labeler for individual products, Model R-300 accommodates rigid packages, cartons, bottles, cans, and special shapes. Machine is equally suitable for packages that are identical, as well as packages that are different in type and size. Offering tool-less changeover, R-300 can run thin gauge material ranging from 1.5-2 mils and accommodates PETG, PVC, OPS, and PLA films.

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Strip Pack Applicator offers speeds of up to 80 bags/min.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:30:01 -0500

Capable of producing ready-to display strips of bagged products, Flexible Strip Pack Applicator (F-SPA) suits snacks and confectionery, and other food/non-food products. It takes bags weighing up to 100 g and bags can also be reattached after removal using strip-pack tape. Product can be integrated with any bagmaker for automatic production and thus to operate as integrated component of automatic packing line, or to be used as stand alone unit with bags hand-fed by operator.

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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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Dairy Shrink Bundling System suits washdown environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:30:15 -0500

Compact, right-angle shrink bundling system AGR-SERIES collates and over-wraps multiple arrangements of scrounds, rounds, squares, pints, quarts, cans, and other food containers in single or dual lane configuration. Single frame, heavy-duty stainless steel system has NEMA 4X electrical cabinets and controls, and is designed and built in compliance with FDA and food industry standards. Product transfer bridge and product hold down feature ensure smooth product transfer and stability.

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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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Rotary Sealer handles medical pouches.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:25:59 -0500

Designed to meet needs of ISO 11607 standards and requirements of advanced sterilization procedures, C-Med 667T Validatable Rotary Sealer features infeed speeds over 40 fpm. System includes alphanumeric keyboard with 4 line LCD, integrated print device with 1 or 2 lines print, 2 COM ports, and ability to export seal parameter data. For traceability, sealer allows up to 6,000 records, equal to 2,000 pouches.

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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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Toploader packages delicate pharmaceutical products.

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

Suited for packaging vials, syringes, and ampoules, Toploader features double axis robot that loads trays from front and back of machine. Transportation unit fixes trays with vacuum suction applied from underside of tray, enabling processing of different formats without modification. Camera system or barcode verification control content of packaging at every stage, while ejection appliances separate damaged or defective products and catch them in drawers below tray transport system.

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Bulking Systems target meat and poultry applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:38:06 -0500

In addition to automating collection of bulk-pack products, AccuFill(TM) legal-for-trade bulking systems combine packing and labeling functions in one station. System features sanitary, open-frame design, facilitating washdown mode. Real-time process reporting is possible using Ethernet, RF, or WiFi connectivity. Featuring polymeric housing, IP69K-rated Infiniti(TM) Plus programmable controller is protected against washdown water ingress and condensation as well as washdown chemicals.

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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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Machine inspects and packs molded parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:29:28 -0500

Designed to be integrated with customer's existing injection molding machines, Automated Inspection and Packing System can be programmed to audit 1 or more shots of multiple cavity molds for every full box processed. Two or more high resolution Cognex or Keyence vision cameras gage length, width, ID, and OD, and check for flash, short shots, and contamination. Available with optional part cooling system, uphill transfer conveyor moves parts to inspection area or diverts them to box loading area.

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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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