New Machinery/Equipment

Reliable palletizer smoothly transfers lightweight bottles and/or bulk cases

New low-level palletizer achieves ultra smooth performance by using a four-point chain lift on the collation/stripping plate which is driven by a right angle lifting duty motor. Available in either a box or bulk container configuration, the system stacks heights up to 100 inches. With all electric/pneumatic machine operation, the pre-wired unit can be easily installed in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care and household products plants. The high-speed Bulk/Box Palletizer includes an automatic pallet dispenser and can accommodate products from lightweigh empty plastic bottles to oversized cases.

Nercon Engineering & Manufacturing, (920) 233-3268

Item #386

Extra-low-profile pneumatic cylinders offer customized stroking and integral sensors without delaying delivery

New P1M Series cylinders are extra-low-profile pneumatic cylinders designed for efficiency and flexibility when space in packaging machines is a premium. They feature quality bolted construction, innovative transfer tubes, customized stroking and integral sensors for top performance at affordable costs. P1M Series units are available in sizes ranging from 12- to 100-millimeter bore, with a maximum stroke of 500mm. I ney are available with counter sunk tapped or through holes for mounting flexibility in a range of applications. The stainless steel or hard chrome plated carbon steel piston rods are corrosion resistant and high strength.

Parker Hannifin, Cylinder Div., (847) 294-2648

Item #387

New servo motor brake offers high capacity and improved operating safety

The Eclipse[TM] high-capacity spring-engaged brake allows fast, effective control of servo motors used in industrial packaging equipment. Positive stopping torque is produced with sufficient holding force to stall a servo motor, improving operating safety and protecting against premature burn-out of the brake. The innovative new design is capable of 35% to 50% greater torque in the same motor frame size and overall envelope, reports the manufacturer. The flange-mounted servo motor brake fits externally, installed directly between the gear box and servo motor. Initial models are offered for motor flame sizes of 3, 4 and 6 inches.

Horton Industrial Products, (612) 378-6412

Item #388

New modular standard conveyor easily accommodates changing production line requirements

The System 3000 standard conveyor features modular construction which allows four lengths, five belt widths and four line height options at an affordable cost and a short lead time. The conveyor is also easily modified in the field via the replacement of modular components to accommodate changing production line requirements. The system offers two belt type options (food grade and Intralox), NEMA 4X sealing, 115 volt 50 Hertz single phase electrics and leveling pads or casters as standard. System 3000 eliminates the traditional issues of vibrational interference, minimizing the number of false rejects.

Lock Inspection Systems, (800) 227-5539

Item #389

New value-priced label printer promotes affordable compliance coding

Speed: 6 inches per second

The value-priced Legitronic[R] 31 Series thermal/thermal-transfer label printer provides a dependable, economical solution for demanding, wide-web industrial labeling applications. The 31 Series handles pressure-sensitive labels and tags up to 6.7 inches wide and 10 inches long, making it ideal for compliance labeling. The printer outputs labels on-demand or in large volumes at speeds up to 6 inches per second. Text, graphics and all popular bar codes can be produced with 203 dot-per-inch resolution. Enclosed in steel for longtime durability, the 31 Series possesses a five-button operation panel, a front 2 x 20 LCD display and a PC-card interface for easy memory expansion. It also offers media-friendly features, a pressure adjustment mechanism to optimize print quality and a clear side window for monitoring media levels.

Weber Marking Systems, (800) 225-0883

Item #390

New flexible, reliable case packer changes over in 15 minutes without tools

The latest generation Versatron case packer runs product made from virtually any material including glass, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), paperboard, aluminum and steel--bottles can be round or "flask type" and either rigid or compressible. Versatron handles a range of case styles including trays, regular slotted containers (RSC), full depth, display trays, Moen cases, tablock, with or without flaps and with or without partitions. This flexible case packer can be configured in an in-line "bottle flow to case flow" arrangement, a counter flow style or in a perpendicular fashion with bottles and cases at right angles to each other. Versatron features a stainless steel design for low maintenance, servo motion control for reliability at high speeds and a simple graphical interface allowing operators to perform changeovers with minimal experience. Complete changeover takes just 15 minutes, requires no tools and can be performed by one operator.

Standard-Knapp,

(860) 342-1100, ext. 238

Item #391

Modular dot matrix laser coder grants simple, affordable maintenance, service and upgrades

Speed: 500 feet per minute (single line scanning)

The new modular Blazer[R] FlexScan dot matrix laser coder possesses a peak power of more than 200 watts, allowing it to attain speeds exceeding 500 fpm for single line scanning. The height to footprint ratio makes it compact while also providing stability. An extended working distance translates to flexibility within manufacturing lines. A shaft encoder interface ensures automatic consistency on variable-speed production lines, while an articulated arm simplifies installation. The Blazer FlexScan also features advances in coding capability with a totally adjustable scan height of from 0.08 inches to 0.06 inches, logo capability and a variety of fonts. To facilitate software issues, the coder can be interfaced with an existing computer to rapidly download desired codes or, for added security, a removable display option is available allowing attachment of a removable PC.

Lasertechnics Marking Corp., (505) 822-1123

Item #392

Large-character print engine offers premium features without an increased price

FXTechnology[TM], a new proprietary print engine for large character, impulse drop-on-demand ink jet coders, produces high-resolution alphanumerics, graphics and internal use bar codes--without the cost normally associated with traditional systems. FXTechnology print engines produce a dark, dotless image area of 3/4-inch, accepting up to five lines of high-resolution text. Protected by an integrated stainless steel housing for durability, the engines further address end user needs including increased line speeds, greater ink throw distances, maximum ink usage, lower ink consumption rates and the option of end-user field repair. The fluid path for FXTechnology print engines allow priming of air bubbles directly from the nozzles, eliminating separate purge procedures. Two controller platforms using the new print engines are offered for single- or multi-printhead applications and are featured in the FXJet[TM] Series 9 systems.

FoxJet Inc., (888) 425-2706

Item #393

Automatic random case sealer gently handles under-/over-filled parcels at high speeds

Speed: 15 cartons per minute

The new CP-922 automated random case sealer is an independent-station unit that gently handles under- or over-filled parcels at high speeds without fear of damage. A pressure-sensitive tape head with patented tab adjustment provides consistent, dependable seals on the top and bottom of the case. Locking air cylinders plus a random flap-folder center and close the case. Additional features such as oil-less air cylinders and pop-out tape heads help decrease downtime for routine maintenance and changeover. A fully automated process is ensured by low tape warning lights and a self-centering indexer to produce consistent, reliable seals on each case.

Central Products Co., (800) 558-5006

Item #394

Affordable, pre-engineered palletizer handles multiple items; services two infeed and outfeed conveyors at once

Speed: 45 cases per minute

The new PalletCell 100/200 Series of pre-engineered palletizing solutions is an affordable, complete palletizer capable of handling multiple products, while servicing up to two infeed and two discharge conveyors simultaneously. Using vacuum end-of-arm tooling, the system can palletize cases weighing up to 130 pounds and can pick-and-place up to 45 cpm. The systems can be expanded to include four infeed and four pallet conveyors per cell. Other options include an-increased payload M-410i HW robot which can lift up to 550 pounds; row and layer end-of-arm tooling for higher throughput applications; fork grippers for handling bags, trays, pails or open-end cases; a magazine designed for slip-sheets; cell guarding and a robot riser for taller unit loads. The PalletCell 100/200 Series can also be used in freezer/cold-room applications at temperatures as low as -20 [degrees] F.

Fanuc Robotics North America Inc., (248) 377-7570

Item #395

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