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Beverage Software
Created specifically to meet the needs of the beverage
industry, BeveragePro provides a cost-effective and workflow-oriented
system. Easy-to-use modules include order fulfillment and shipping, bulk or
case goods inventory and volume management, bulk blending and bottling,
tank farm monitoring, and bill of materials with costing, purchasing,
quality control certificate of analysis with integrated USDA Score Sheets,
and includes Marking and Tracking System for barcode scanning. BeveragePro
has lot-tracking and recall capabilities for food safety and traceability. — Propak Software, 260 Avenue A SW, Winter Haven, Fla.
33880-2928; 800/886-0933; beveragepro.com
Label applicator
Axon Corp. has introduced
the EZ-Seal 300SL, a high-speed shrinksleeve label applicator capable of
applying labels on as many as 300 containers per minute. The EZ-Seal 300SL
is the latest addition to Axon’s EZ-Seal line of heat-shrinkable
sleeve label applicators. This new machine can accommodate most full-body sleeve applications, running film thickness as thin as 35
microns. The 300SL features a small footprint and includes the applicator
and heat tunnel, which will integrate with existing conveyors. — Axon Corp., 1341 Express Dr., Raleigh, N.C. 27603;
800/598-8601; axoncorp.com
Small character printer
The ci700 is the latest addition to the Citronix line
of small character inkjet printers. It offers affordability and flexibility
for the most typical CIJ printing applications, applying lot/date codes to
food, beverages and more. For demanding industrial applications, the ci700
has the ability to print with immediate dry inks. Self-regulating operation
with automated printhead maintenance provides uninterrupted operation at
speeds up to 1000 feet per minute. The ci700 is housed in a compact NEMA12
complete stainless enclosure to withstand dust and water splashing.
Utilizing the standard ciSeries electronic and software platform, a large
quarter VGA graphical display with icon-based operation and full-size
QWERTY style keyboard ensures effortless operation. Systems are offered in
various configurations with a choice of inks for a variety of substrates;
immediate dry or environmentally friendly quick dry inks suit any
application requirement. — ID Technology,
2051 Franklin Dr., Ft. Worth, Texas 76106; 817/626-7779; idtechnology.com
New Web site
Eastar plastics has a new Web microsite,
ClearHandleware.com. It provides insight into the innovative design
possibilities of Eastar plastics for handleware and other custom containers
for food, beverages and other consumer packaged goods. The microsite
educates packaging designers and brand owners on the features and benefits
of Eastar copolyesters in new product development, creating the opportunity
for brand differentiation against competitors in the crowded retail
environment. Eastar handleware plastics are copolyesters that provide
exceptional design freedom, clarity, gloss, toughness and chemical
resistance in the manufacture of containers via extrusion blowmolding. ‚ — Eastman Chemical Co., 103 N. Eastman Rd.,
Kingsport, Tenn. 37662-5075; 423/229-2000; eastman.com
Bench-top refractometers
New literature details Reichert Inc., Analytical
Instruments’ full-line of benchtop refractometers for a wide range of
applications in the food and beverage industries. The new literature
highlights the accuracy, reliability and ease of use of Reichert
instruments including key features and ordering information.
Reichert’s AR700 Temperature Controlled
Automatic Refractometer offers exceptional accuracy for a broad range of
samples, from fruit juices to polymers. The literature also highlights the
AR600 Automatic Refractometer, ideal for quality assurance and research
applications, and the AR400 Automatic Refractometer, offering precision
concentration measurements for a wide variety of applications. — Reichert Inc., Analytical Instruments, 3374 Walden
Ave., Depew, N.Y. 14043; 716/686-4500; reichert.com
Multimedia gift card
A newly patented Multimedia Gift Card called,
MoxyCard, combines the functionality of a gift card with the electronic
capabilities of a CD-ROM. The card, an interactive commerce tool, gives
merchants a new medium through the proven and established distribution of
their gift cards. The MoxyCard is close in size and shape to any regular
gift card, but with a dime-size hole at its center and a curvature to both
sides to allow it to fit into the smaller inner ring of any standard CD
tray. It has the same thickness of a regular credit card in order to
facilitate the magnetic stripe requirements. The card has 16 megabytes of
space available to accommodate the placement of any type of electronic
file. The cards can be programmed with an animated greeting card or used
for special offers or advertising messages.
— One28 Marketing Group LLC, Tampa, Fla; 813/283-0088;
one28marketing.com
Steam measurement
The MT2000 Wave Guide Model C9P81 uses guided wave
radar to make measurements, which means no moving parts, and consequently,
virtually no maintenance. The wave radar transmitter measures level in
saturated steam applications without concern for fluctuations in specific
gravity. A waveguide directs the microwave pulses, eliminating the beam
divergence problems common to conventional non-contact radar transmitters.
The new C9P81 Waveguide is designed specifically for saturated steam
applications, such as those found in industrial heat processes. It features
an alumina ceramica insulator that allows accurate and reliable
measurements up to 2000 psi at 635°F. — K-Tek, 18321 Swamp Rd., Prairieville, La. 70769; 225/673-6100;
ktekcorp.com.
Truck management software
Designed specifically for tracking warehouse lift
trucks and related equipment, ProFleet software was developed “by
lift truck people for lift truck people.” The software is meant for
warehouse maintenance managers, operation managers and anyone else who
wants to track and reduce overall fleet costs. It is designed to help
reduce operating costs by tracking spending. ProFleet captures parts and
labor costs by truck and generates easy-to-use truck utilization, cost per
hour, and scheduled maintenance reports. All data entered in ProFleet
resides in management Access files that allow for unlimited user-defined
queries. It’s easy-to-use and installs on any Windows 2000 or
XP-based personal computer. -- The Raymond
Corp.; P.O. Box 130, Greene, N.Y. 13778-0130; 800/235-7200;
raymondcorp.com.
PETG sleeve for energy drink
Ameri-Seal’s newest PETG printed sleeve
application is for Clif Shot, an energy gel. Two different sleeves were
printed for two flavors – Razz Sorbet and Mocha Mocha. Made from PETG
heat-shrinkable film, the five-color sleeves were printed on rotogravure
presses. PETG film was chosen for its shrinkability. The Clif Shot bottles
narrow drastically at the top of the shoulder by the neck. Since PETG film
shrinks 75 to 80 percent rather than the 45 to 48 percent characteristic of
PVC film, PETG tubing was the perfect material for this application.
Available up to nine colors rotogravure, printed
PVC/PETG/OPS shrinkable films enhance the packaging design of any product.
Ameri-Seal offers a wide variety of film sizes to meet the needs of both
automatic and manual applications. —
Ameri-Seal Inc., 9631 Topanga Canyon Place, Chatsworth, Calif. 91311;
818/700-9036; ameri-seal.com
Sanitary tap cap
The TapCap, a sanitary tap cover for beer dispensers,
was designed with the assistance of health department officials to protect
draught beer from insects and airborne particles. The easy-on, easy-off
design creates a hygienic barrier that also reduces yeast build-up and
foaming, ensuring your customers a high quality product while minimizing
spillage. Different colors and printing are available for logo display and
advertising. — MJI Business, 19 Mason
Ave., Newton, N.J. 07860; 973/766-2982
Nano sensor
A high-speed, high-accuracy Laser Nano Sensor with an
improved resolution features a miniature sensor head and an extremely small
spot size for use in small work envelopes in a multitude of high-tech
industrial applications, ranging from micro-positioning to thickness and
roughness measurement. Using auto focus principles with a resolution as
fine as 0.7 nanometers at speeds up to 200 kHz, the patented, highly
precise LMI Laser Nano Sensor has one of the fastest response rates in the
industry, and a spot size ranging from one to six micron. This allows for
displacement measurement within a few nanometers on quantifying surface
roughness of any highly reflective surface such as glass, aluminum,
stainless steel or any mirror-type surface that can be positioned
perpendicular to the laser beam path.
Available in four standard models, LMI sensor has a
measuring range of from 0.00016 inches to 0.0005 inches and operating
distances ranging from 0.09 to 1 inch. Depending on the target, accuracy
ranges from 0.022 to 0.75 nanometers. —
LMI Technologies (USA) Inc., 801 E. Morehead St., Suite 305, Charlotte,
N.C. 28202; 704/332-5004; lmint.com
Quieter lift trucks
The Hyster J40-65Z series of sit-down, counterbalanced
electric, pneumatic-tire trucks are powered by AC technology. The series
provides a quieter motor, comfortable ride and no exhaust emissions. An AC
induction drive motor is designed for optimal performance and
durability – with no motor brushes, commutators or contactors. An
optional brushless hoist motor completes the AC system configuration to
reduce the time required for maintenance.
The 80-volt electrical system lowers the truck’s
amp draw requirements, resulting in lowered heat generation levels and
longer component life. Precise speed management and exceptional
responsiveness are a result of the “Extended Shift” function
and an in-dash display that promote superior motor control. Hyster’s
unique thermal system uses logic-tree CANbus communication technology and
sensors to modify functions and accommodate temperature increases while
permitting continuous operation. — Hyster
Co., AP.O. Box 7006, Greenville, N.C. 27835; 1-800-HYSTER; go.hysterusa.com
Thermoformed plastic
Ultraware, an ultra-thin,
ultra-heat-resistant thermoformed plastic suitable for a wide range of
applications in food packaging, is the result of PBM Plastics’
Melt-Phase forming process. The Melt-Phase process is a patented new
technology that forms deep-draw and thin-wall at extremely high tolerances
with virtually no molded-in stress. Melt-Phase Forming is a new process
combining key advantages of thermoforming and blowmolding. “It yields
incredibly thin, and highly uniform containers,” said Adam Burke, PBM
president. Ultraware has many applications that are currently dominated by traditional materials such as glass, metal and
thermoset resins. PBM Plastics can design Ultraware in unique shapes as
well as deliver part weight savings. -- PBM
Plastics, 240 Enterprise Dr,, Newport News, Va. 23603; 800/526-6706;
pbmplastics.com.
Holographic shrink bands
Seal-It Inc., a converter and printer of heat shrink labels, sleeves and tamper-evident bands, is
introducing holographic shrink bands and labels designed to provide
manufacturers of consumer products with a visible security device that can
not be copied or simulated. Heat shrink bands and labels with a holographic
strip can be applied to any package that needs to be tamper-evident. The
holographic
strip is a three-dimensional image and can be
custom-designed with a company logo or pattern. It is highly visible and
the complexity of the pattern makes it almost impossible to be reproduced.
The unique properties of the hologram provide higher security and eliminate
the counterfeiting of products. — Seal-It Inc., 70 Schmitt Blvd., Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735;
516/935-3965; sealitinc.com.
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