New Machinery / Equipment

Intermittent-motion tray packer keeps mechanical parts and floor space usage to a minimum

Speed: 25 trays per minute

New Tray-Star 25r intermittent-motion tray packer uses a horizontal endload design to minimize mechanical parts and floor space consumption. TS-25 accommodates bottles, cans, folding cartons, pouches, bags, glass jars and shrink wrapped bundles. Numerous configurations are possible for various container types. Product changeovers are easily accomplished through program selection and hand crank mechanisms in 30 minutes or less. The system is a fast and easy solution for forming and loading display design, square corner and offset trays using 125 to 275 pound test corrugated board with tray wall heights ranging from 1 to 5 inches. Trays are sealed via a hot-melt glue system. Gentle product handling is afforded by either a pneumatic or servo-drive system. Vacuum blank feeding allows for variations in board thickness and re-supply while in operation.

Arpac. (847) 678-9034

Item #379

Versatile leaflet placer applies inserts, outserts or topserts

Speed: up to 120 bottles per minute New Rotosert versatile leaflet placers can insert, outset or topsert at speeds up to 120 bpm. The stainless steel unit complies with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements and fits into small spaces. A 15-minute feed carousel is supplied but a 1-hour extended version is available. Toolless changeover is accomplished in minutes with the snap-in-place leaflet magazine. Rotosert also features an adjustable power lift, touchscreen controls, interchangeable change parts, lubrication-free pneumatics and interlocked guards.

Kalish, A Div. of DT Industries, (514) 694-2390

Item #380

New print-and-apply labeler reduces changeover downtime and material waste

New print-and-apply labeler from Paragon Labeling Systems Div. uses linerless rolls to create and attach a variety of labels for all types of packaging. Labels are printed, cut to length and applied to each package. Linerless rolls save on waste and allow for more labels on a roll, reducing changeovers and maintenance while increasing production. The programmable unit can be configured for use with any standard proprietary applicator--standard-tamp, dualtamp, roll-on, corner wrap or vacuum. The print engine contains the system intelligence and can be pre-programmed to meet any print specification. Print duties include sequential numbering, time/date imprinting, quality bar coding and compliance labeling. The linerless module accommodates specific labeling needs as tasks change and will stack jobs for continuous, uninterrupted operation.

Marprint Inc., (888) 317-2633

Item #381

New large-character ink jet printer effortlessly codes non-porous surfaces

Genesis solvent-based large-character ink jet printer for non-porous surfaces is ideal for coding a one-line message onto a variety of materials including clay-coated or varnished cartons and bags, painted metal containers--such as 55-gallon drums--polypropylene/high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pails, polypropylene/polyethylene films, shrink/stretch films and more. Dry time varies with the substrate, but usually in the 20-second range, reports the manufacturer.

Digital Design Inc., (800) 469-2205 SouthPack Booth 749

Item #382

Large thermoformer produces self-closing, multiple-use packages at high speeds

Speed: 800 units per minute THM 18/42 produces self-closing thermoformed packs (STP) at speeds from 400 to 800 upm. The small, easy-to-dispense STP is ideal for food, pharmaceuticals and personal care products. A self-closing system built into the package ensures convenient dispensing of products each time the packet is squeezed yet keeps the remaining product contained. The package's unique design allows one-handed dispensing of products in sizes from 1/4 ounce to 6 ounces and is appropriate for products of different viscosities, such as paste, sauces or lotions.

Hassia USA Inc., (732) 536-8770

Item #383

New tray formerfloader provides smooth, stable product transfer

Speed: 100 trays per minute The Model TDL7 tray former/loader smoothly handles product through a direct load feature. The tray blank is conveyed from below into the product loading area so the product is directly loaded onto the tray blank. TDL7 handles cans, bottles and jars in numerous sizes, pack patterns and materials. The unit features ergonomically designed low-level magazine, easy product access, digital display for diagnostics/operating messages and no-tool changeover. The tray former's modular design allows packagers to purchase only the equipment required to handle their specific products.

Douglas Machine, (800) 387-6552

Item #384

Robotic combination palletizer handles bags and boxes; eliminates multiple lines

New robotic combination palletizer handles bags and boxes simultaneously, eliminating the need for multiple palletizing lines and saving both space and cost. The palletizer is capable of manipulating boxes, bags, pails and trays. The multiple-use end effector handles slip sheets, pallets and other palletizing materials without changing tools.

Columbia/Okura LLC, (360) 735-1952

Item #385

Automatic liquid filler/stopperer overcomes short run/multiple changeover difficulties

Speed: 120 vials per minute Designed for pharmaceutical, biological and diagnostic applications, the new FS-Series automatic liquid filling and stoppering systems are ideal for research and development, pilot plant, short run and multiple-changeover operations. The monoblock unit allows changeover of bottle and stopper sizes in about 30 minutes. An optional Chase-Lock[TM] tool-less vial and stopper change part system further reduces downtime.

Chase-Logeman Corp., (800) 387-6834

Item #386

New electronic wraparound case packer minimizes corrugated costs and increases productivity

WrapAround case packer speeds throughput by 20%, reports the manufacturer, and reduces costs by eliminating the need to purchase finished corrugated cases. Using an all-electronic design and a touchscreen operator interface, the computer-controlled case packer offers the flexibility to run a variety of high-speed folding/gluing and sealing jobs without back-ups. The system uses flat corrugated case blanks that are glued and folded in-line. Modular and automatic, the case packer boasts three separate sections that receive, align, wrap and glue the corrugated blanks around accumulated bundles of folded cartons. The high-speed process delivers tightly packed, space-saving cases in final configuration for customer shipment. Design simplification and minimal use of moving parts offer rapid, user-friendly set-ups. The color touchscreen operator interface performs diagnostic checks, displays and compares production rates and keeps records of previous job specifications.

Multifold International Inc., (513) 831-3388

Item #387

New metal detector/checkweigher handles rigid packages at high speeds

This system combines the Met 30 CXE 66 digital metal detector, CE500 chain checkweigher and a drag chain conveyor to handle rigid packs at high speeds. Available in white aluminum or stainless steel, the combination metal detector-checkweigher minimizes costs and enhances serviceability. The separate chains extend the system's flexibility, allowing it to vary from 72 to 108 inches in length depending on the reject option selected.

Lock Inspections Systems Inc., (800) 227-5539, ext. 228 SouthPack Booth 1917

Item #389

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