New Machinery/Equipment

New automatic case sealer secures all four outer edges to better protect contents and deter pilfering

Speed: up to 6 cases per minute The automatic CP 822 case sealer eliminates costly hand taping all four outer edges of a case to deter pilfering and better protect products from the environment. The random case sealer uses automatic height and width sensors to handle a variety of case sizes. Even application of pressure-sensitive tape on all four edges is ensured with the unit's 90-degree case turner and patented brushing system. The CP 822 case sealer comes equipped with four easily removable tape heads and a low-tape sensor that alerts an operator before the tape runs out.

Central Products, (800) 558-5006

Item #378

Servo-controlled rejection device gently removes full or empty containers without tipping or spilling

Compatible with this manufacturer's inspection systems, the new Servotec rejection device uses a digital servo-controlled pneumatic actuator to gently and consistently remove full or empty containers from the line without tipping or spilling. A single actuator makes full body contact with the containers being removed to assure a more stable rejection of containers with various fill levels. Servotec handles all container types and sizes without change parts or adjustments and operates from a full stop up to 1,200 containers per minute with no degradation in reject capability. Containers that are touching--with no staggering or back pressure--can be rejected on a continuous basis without jamming the line. Compact unit measures 6 x 9 inches for easy installation.

Industrial Dynamics, (800) 733-5173

Item #379

New dual-fill pouch machine operates at speeds in excess of 4,000 inches per minute

Speed: 900+ pouches per minute New continuous-motion horizontal pouch machine creates pouches in two different widths and filled with two different products at speeds in excess of 4,000 inches per minute, depending on the products being filled. According to the manufacturer, this speed is five times faster than previous machines made for asymmetric perforated pouch pairs. Pouches as wide as 6 1/2 inches can be paired with pouches as narrow as 2 1/2 inches. Possible applications for asymmetrical pouch filling include "portable pairs" such as croutons and blended dried soups; bacon bits and blended dry salad dressing mixes; microwavable french fried potatoes and blended cheese powders; dry pudding and sprinkles; popcorn and flavoring; and much more. Packagers can realize material savings on the lower volume product, as well as ensure customer satisfaction by selling pouches that look properly filled.

Cloud Corp., (847) 390-9410

Item #380

New manual deblistering unit recovers tablets or capsules from rejected blister packs

Speed: up to 20 packs per minute Made of stainless steel, the Press-Out Manual deblistering machine empties rejected blister packs, allowing drag packagers to recover product. With a maximum changeover time of three minutes, me handle-driven, tabletop unit handles push-thru, multi-product and child-resistant blister packs. Training takes less than 15 minutes and no electricity or air supply is required.

Sepha Products, (949) 262-0455

Item #381

Digital laser coder performs on-line, real-time marking of flowrap materials

Speed: up to 3,000 characters per second Designed to mark on flowrap packages, the Flow Wrap DDC3 digital laser coder creates crisp dot matrix codes without burning or puncturing flexible materials. With high uptime and low maintenance, the system operates without moving parts, fluids or solvents, keeping the production line free of ink and other solvents that may taint product flavors. A digital user interface lets users change the message, character height or style and eliminates the need for stamps and stencils.

Domino Amjet, (847) 244-2501

Item #382

New conveyor/accumulator transports tapered containers without back pressure or shingling

Patented Taper-Flo[R] accumulating conveyor accepts tapered containers from upstream machinery in single-lane, multi-lane or mass-flow configurations and delivers them to downstream machines on demand, in single-lane, multi-lane or mass-flow configurations. According to the manufacturer, this system has produced packaging line efficiency gains of 15% to 20% in dairy, bakery, pharmaceutical and food plants, allowing users to achieve a rapid return on investment. The Taper-Flo integrates easily into existing production lines.

Garvey Corp., (800) 257-8581

Item #383

New modular metal detector conveyor can be quickly delivered to plants with hygienic environments

The System 400 conveyor was designed specifically for side transfer of product through metal detection operations. The conveyor's modular design helps shorten delivery lead times. With a narrow profile, low-vibration construction, excellent anti-static properties and sealed to NEMA 4X (IP66) standards, the system is suitable for hygienic environments. A range of metal detection heads from this company can be mounted onto this system.

Lock Inspection Systems, (800) 227-5539

Item #384

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