New Packaging Products & Equipment Products

Haimer USA Uses New Demonstration Vehicle to Bring Technology to Prospective Customers

VILLA PARK, IL - An old proverb says you can't bring the mountain to Mohammed, but Haimer USA is bringing its mountain of shrink-fit tool holders, tool balancing and other technology to its prospective customers via its new technology demonstration vehicle. Mounted on the chassis of a GMC Top Kick C4500 diesel is a 6-by-10-foot traveling showcase that features the latest shrink-fit tool holders,...

Custom, Intelligent Labels promote process optimization.

Pre-printed with customer-specified data, PreScriptÃ-® labels are used as equipment safety warnings and nameplates as well as standard markings for assembly components. PolyScriptÃ-® labels, printed with variable data by end-user for just-in-time application, are used for tracking and tracing as well as quality management purposes. All solutions are custom-tailored to meet...

Modern Safety and Control for Packaging

Faster, more flexible, safer - with this objective in mind, the level of automation on plant and machinery continues to advance in all industries. Both safety and control technology take these high requirements into account. If necessary, powerful components can be combined to form complete systems, which guarantee safety on the one hand, and can increase productivity on the other. If the user...

Automating a Confectionery Packaging Machine

Chocolate products place heavy demands on packaging machine manufacturers. Speed and flexibility need to be combined with gentle handling. The Italian company Fima specialises in the packaging of confectionery products. To make sure that the machines stay in time and that the individual modules are perfectly synchronized, the company uses Pilz motion control; not only does it control the...

Customized Silicone Technology: For Today's and Next Generation Electronic Applications

This white paper provides and in-depth overview into the customized silicone technology for electronic protection.

Manual Heat Insert Driver targets production environments.

Capable of installing virtually any type of Heat/Ultrasonic style insert into plastic assemblies, Model HM eliminates dependency on operator to control time, temperature, and pressure to ensure optimal flow of plastic. Driver features 10 x 12 in. base platform, 7.5 in. throat clearance, 3.5 in. stroke, and Ã-

Justrite Mfg. Named to Market Universal Drum Locks

Universal Die Cast, Inc., a Machesney Park, IL. based company has selected Justrite Manufacturing (est.1906) to be the exclusive marketer for its univ-lok drum lock (pat. pend). Justrite is a leading manufacturer of storage, handling and security products including fire prevention safety equipment for hazardous materials, environmental protection spill containment devices and specialized storage...

Motion Control System Controls and Automates Packaging Machines

Packaging machines in the pharmaceutical sector are demanding: they have to be reliable, modular and versatile, but most of all they have to be flexible and efficient. The requirements of the corresponding drive and automation system are equally high. Pilz motion control manages the movement of all the servo axes to ensure that complex workflows from infeed to cartoning do not fall out of sync...

Vertical, Motorized Carousel optimizes parts storage.

Ranging in height from 11 ft 2 in. to 13 ft 10 in., Motorized Parts Carousel maximizes floor space by fully utilizing vertical space. One worker can rotate shelves, locate desired inventory item, stop at proper position, and safely remove stored product at floor level. With overall max capacity of 13,000 lb, carousel generally has 10-18 shelves that are configurable to end-user storage...

Marking Laser targets small batches/individual workpieces.

TruMark 3010 is diode-pumped, solid-state laser with wavelength of 1,064 nm. Modular, compact unit includes convection-cooled laser head and power supply connected via hybrid cable for integration into existing production systems. Incorporated NAVIGATOR software provides users with menus for selecting materials and desired marking process.

Overwrap Films feature child-resistant design.

Targeting pharmaceutical and consumer products industries, Flexi-FreeÃ-® CR product line is comprised of 4 standard film constructions with varying thickness, stiffness, and toughness to provide multiple degrees of child resistance. Products come in standard and enhanced levels of tear resistance and in standard and enhanced levels of both tear and puncture resistance. Sealant technology...