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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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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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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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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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RF Plastics Welding Machine features solid state design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:46 -0500

Designed for welding thermoplastics such as PVC, EVA, PU, PETG, and polyolefins, Weldpro 4.0 Welder/Sealer offers infinitely adjustable power output from 0-4 kW that can be set in 4 independently adjusted stages for both power and duration. Modular system includes auto-tuning feature and arc suppression as standard. Typical applications include sealing clamshell/blister packages, tubing and perimeter tear-seals for medical bags, seam seals, and joining rolls of material.

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Ultrasonic Sealing Technology eliminates waste and heat.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:27:42 -0500

Offering online control of sealing parameters, ultrasonic sealing technology suits applications that involve horizontal packaging of solid products in pillow packs. Narrowness of seals at longitudinal and transverse seams minimizes packaging material requirements, while thickness of material itself minimizes energy requirements. With integrated process monitoring system and non-heated sealing heads, solution will not cause any product quality deterioration during packaging process.

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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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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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Digital Heat Sealer facilitates sample preparation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:32:06 -0500

Inteded for laboratory use, TS-4 comes in Standard and ISJ (interchangeable seal jaws) versions and is used to prepare heat seal samples for measurement of sealing strength of various substrates. Foot pedal automatically cycles sealing jaws, while load cell system measures and displays total force applied to film sample. For efficient operation, compact unit features microprocessor control of temperature, cycle rate, and dwell time.

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Rotary Pump Sorter/Capper eliminates need for cap tightener.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:31:46 -0500

Offering positive pump placing control, positive container control, and positive torque control, Model NERPS/NERPC handles wide range of containers and/or pump combinations, including finger, lotion, and trigger, as well as non-pump caps. Unit applies correct torque upon placement of pump onto container, eliminating need for subsequent cap tightener. With change in positive guidance of dip tube, machine can straighten dip tube curvature up to 1/3 of overall length.

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Shrink Tunnels produce steam-like results.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:31:14 -0500

Accommodating products up to 5.5 in. dia and 12.5 in. high, Ambiance Hot Air(TM) Shrink Tunnels use recirculating hot air, blown hot air, and SPAF System, which injects cool air into sleeve, controlling areas of greatest shrink. Heating elements are electronically regulated from 3-18 kW, and tunnel temperatures are self-monitoring, adjusting continually to compensate for thermal loads of incoming product and preventing container distortion. Each tunnel can shrink up to 200 containers/min.

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Induction Sealing System offers digital, touchscreen control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:41:02 -0500

Designed to IP65 standards, I-Foiler(TM) system includes touchscreen with controls; help and information screens; fault warnings and diagnosis; and access to optional equipment. Utilizing universal coil technology, it seals diameters from 10-120 mm and has slot-in coil design enabling tool-free coil change. Digitally controlled system simplifies integration into filling line and offers operators immediate feedback/fault diagnosis in various languages via display or remote control panel.

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Tamper-Evident Shrinksealers protect brand and product.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:40:24 -0500

Engineered for continuous production or contract sleeving, 65 Series Shrinksealers operate at 50-175 containers/min with sleeve diameters from .375-3.25 in. and sleeve heights from .625-8 in. Systems can provide tamper evident banding, full height safety seals, and shrink sleeve labeling, which involves full height bodysleeve labels that contain primary graphics. Machines are compatible with all petroleum-based and sustainable films, including PVC, PET, PETG, OPS, and PLA films.

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Continuous Band Sealer targets sterile environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:41:17 -0500

Designed for heat sealing sterile packages in cleanroom environments, medical-grade CBS DM regulates and displays temperature, pressure, and speed. Optional controls package features Allen Bradley MicroLogix PLC system with Panel View operator interface for recipe storage, data logging, and password protection. External temperature calibration points enable monitoring of 4 heating bars, while band break detection function senses breakage of Teflon® bands and prevents further operation.

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Contact Parts suit capping equipment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:42:39 -0500

Tightening Discs, Gripper Rubbers, Quills, Quill Discs, and other contact parts are offered to fit chuck or in-line equipment used to apply caps to plastic or glass bottles, jars, or containers. Long wearing polyurethane applies consistent torque to eliminate scuffing or burning, and designs are available for applying lug or screw caps, shaker tops, fitments, and child-proof closures, as well as over caps, double snap caps, trigger sprayers, and large size caps.

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Manually-Operated Shrink Tunnel operates up to 100 cpm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:39:32 -0500

Suited for contract packers, food and beverage companies, and firms that need tunnel to run heat shrinkable sleeve labels and tamper evident bands, single-zone shrink tunnel can be used as third zone for dual-zone system. It has nozzle positioning technology, dual-wall SS construction, and 5 rows of steam distribution tubes on each side that are externally adjustable for steam volume. Opening dimensions are 4-12 in. in height and 5-7 in. in width, depending upon application.

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Laboratory Instrument automates capping/decapping process.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:52 -0500

Operated via 4-button interface, Capit-All® automates removal/replacement of 96-format screw-cap storage tube caps to promote efficiency and throughput in screening applications. Anti-binding feature prevents cross-threading and maintains seal integrity with pre-determined torque control, while drip tray and air vacuum capability prevent contamination of samples during entry/removal. Bench-top instrument is also tolerant to specific decontamination regimes based on hydrogen peroxide.

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Shrinksealer handles up to 500 containers/min.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:41:47 -0500

Operating with zero shutdown performance, 90 Series Shrinksealer can run as slow as 200 cpm to synchronize with slow-downs on processing systems. It can apply .375-3.0 in. dia and .625-8 in. high bands and monolayer and multilayer PVC, PETG, PLA, and OPS films, in gauges as thin as 40 micron, are compatible. Reel changeover feature allows second reel of material to be loaded during normal operation. Device includes static eliminator and Allen-Bradley PLC with touchscreen interface.

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Adjustable Case Sealer processes 30 cases/minute.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:46:17 -0500

Suited for operations currently taping boxes by hand, 3M-Matic(TM) a70 features 4-belt drive for optimal traction and consistent sealing of uniformly sized RSCs. Unit includes 3M(TM) AccuGlide(TM) Taping Head 2+ for low-impact application of tape from 36-48 mm wide. Machine handles carton sizes from 6-21.5 in. wide, 4.75-21.5 in. high, and up to 65 lb.

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Packaging Machine consistently seals fresh-cut produce bags.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:25:04 -0500

Featuring semi-automatic, push-button operation, AV Sealer heat-seals various bag sizes with or without vacuum and has optional gas flush cycle. Adjustable user programs set vacuum pressure, gas flush, heat sealing temperature, and seal time. Able to be switched over to handle different products and bag sizes in seconds without tools, changeparts, or mechanical adjustments, PLC-controlled unit has open design, weighs 73 lb, and is constructed of stainless steel and anodized aluminum.

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