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Tray Packer and Shrinkwrapper
The Douglas Contour 105 Series tray packers and
shrinkwrap systems are equipped with Slipstream HS pinless metering for
high-speed operation. At speeds up to 105 cycles per minute, Slipstream HS
pinless metering can eliminate product damage and reduce operating costs,
the company says. In addition, the Contour 105 Series features the Smartrak
Steady Stream Infeed to eliminate product bridging and remove gaps that
compromise pack pattern accuracy and continuous product flow. The
machine’s tunnel technologies manage heat and airflow to deliver
tightly wrapped packages for package integrity and appearance. Its
quick-change servo-driven wrapping wand also provides film control and
accurate film placement. The 105 Series can handle a wide variety of
product types and pack patterns and tray, pad, u-board and film only
packages on one machine without lengthy changeovers, the company says.
— Douglas Machine Inc., 3404 Iowa St., Alexandria, Minn. 56308; 320/763-6587; douglas-machine.com.
— Douglas Machine Inc., 3404 Iowa St., Alexandria, Minn. 56308; 320/763-6587; douglas-machine.com.
Clear adhesive
National Adhesives introduced Duro-Tak 34-659B, a
hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive designed with the optical clarity and
superior pasteurization resistance required by the clear label market. The
adhesive is suitable for narrow and wide web applications on polyolefin
films as well as clear film label, overlay and decal applications. The
latest Duro-Tak adhesive also meets the compositional requirements of the
FDA’s Indirect Food Additive regulations and is resistant to
pasteurization, water, cold temperatures and flagging in curved surface
applications.
— National Adhesives, 9435 Waterstone Blvd., Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249; 866/266-5565; nationaladh.com.
— National Adhesives, 9435 Waterstone Blvd., Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249; 866/266-5565; nationaladh.com.
Label station
Sidel’s Alfa Rollquattro Evolution labeler
features a redesigned linear labeling station. The Rollquattro roll-fed
labelers apply wraparound paper or plastic labels at high speeds onto
glass, plastic or metal containers. The machine can operate at up to 72,000
containers per hour and can lower production costs, the company says. An
oval-shaped drum applicator helps increase the accuracy of label
application and a single rotary cutting blade decreases inaccurate label
cutting. In addition, the Rollquattro Evolution has a linear labeling
station composed of separate modules, which can reduce changeover and
maintenance time by 30 percent, the company says.
— Sidel Inc., 5600 Sun Court, Norcross, Ga. 30092; 678/221-3000; sidel.com.
— Sidel Inc., 5600 Sun Court, Norcross, Ga. 30092; 678/221-3000; sidel.com.
Case packer/unpacker
A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. designed its new Model
101 Pick & Place Packer/Unpacker to provide precise control and product
handling while maximizing packaging quality. The machine provides case
packaging and uncasing for cans, cartons, glass and plastic containers. The
model can handle thin-walled containers; improve stability of lightweight
plastic bottles; reduce glass packaging breakage; and securely handles
industrial-sized containers, the company says. With less than a 12-foot
length, the Model 101 can be easily installed on the packaging line. Also
included is a new servo-operated placement head controlled by PLC for
smooth, no-drop container placement. It is available with a mass flow
infeed or with controlled laners and diverters.
— A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp., 811 Live Oak St., Tarpon Springs, Fla. 34689; 800/237-5975; abcpackaging.com.
— A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp., 811 Live Oak St., Tarpon Springs, Fla. 34689; 800/237-5975; abcpackaging.com.
Lift trucks
Jungheinrich Lift Truck
Corp. introduced a more energy-efficient, versatile version of its EKX
513-515 electric man-up turret trucks. The 80-volt electric trucks are 30
percent more efficient in energy recovery than previous models, the company
says. The trucks are designed for very narrow aisle work in storage
warehouses and distribution centers. In addition, the three-wheel high rack
stacker features standard RFID technology. With the RFID-enabled trucks, a
company can program transponders throughout the warehouse to issue commands
such as telling the truck to slow down when it passes over the sensor. It
also allows the truck to be tracked throughout the warehouse. The EKX
513-515 models are available in five chassis, with a variety of axle
widths, and offer two to three stages for various lift heights.
— Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp., 5601 Eastport Blvd., Richmond, Va. 23231; 804/737-7400; jungheinrich-us.com.
— Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp., 5601 Eastport Blvd., Richmond, Va. 23231; 804/737-7400; jungheinrich-us.com.
Cap sorter
Fogg Filler introduced the Z-24 model cap sorter
offers greater control through variable speeds. In addition, speeds are
adjustable to improve sorting performance and minimize recirculation abuse,
the company says. For lines with multiple bottle sizes, the Z-24 can be
preset to each bottle for quicker changeovers. The company also included a
clear hopper so the number of caps is visible as well as a bulk cap
elevator that couples with the Z-24 to remove the need for elevated
loading.
— Fogg Co., 3455 John F. Donnelly Drive, Holland, Mich. 49424; 616/786-3644; foggfiller.com.
— Fogg Co., 3455 John F. Donnelly Drive, Holland, Mich. 49424; 616/786-3644; foggfiller.com.
Drying system
Paxton Products developed the PowerDry system in response to requests to
lower energy costs through reduced compressed air usage. The system was
designed as an easy-to-install replacement for plastic comb, fan nozzles,
air jets, disk nozzles, drilled pipe and other common pneumatic blow-off
devices. PowerDry generates high velocity airflows for effective debris and
moisture removal. Its design can withstand washdown procedures so it is
applicable for beverage and packaging operations, the company says. The
system uses a high performance Paxton centrifugal blower, and an
FDA-compliant hose carries the airflow to a six-nozzle air tube.
Another ITW Air Management company, Vortec, also
announced its Vortex A/C cooling system for electrical enclosures has been
approved for side and top mounted applications on NEMA Type 4 and 4X-rated
electrical cabinets.
— Paxton Products and Vortec, ITW Air Management, 10125 Carver Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242; 800/441-7475; itw-air.com.
— Paxton Products and Vortec, ITW Air Management, 10125 Carver Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242; 800/441-7475; itw-air.com.
Oxygen monitor
OxySense Inc. released its
MAP 1000 system to enable real-time oxygen monitoring for modified
atmosphere processing in both batch process and form, fill and seal MAP
machines. It is able to monitor processing and document conditions, which
are important food safety concerns, the company says. It can take and log
measurements as frequently as each second or, with batch systems, timing
can be aligned to coincide with each flush cycle. The system also includes
a factory floor-resilient Master Process Control Unit, which is a separate
industrial touch-screen display. The MAP 1000 can be installed on existing
lines as well as new installations and interfaces seamlessly with line
controllers and PLC, the company says.
— OxySense Inc., 13111 N. Central Expressway, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75043; 214/575-7600; oxysense.com.
— OxySense Inc., 13111 N. Central Expressway, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75043; 214/575-7600; oxysense.com.
Demo trailer
Combi Packaging Systems LLC, Canton, Ohio, created a
traveling demo trailer that brings the company’s case erecting and
semi-automatic case packing equipment to the door of its distributors and
customers. The demo trailer can run a demonstration of the company’s
equipment when and where it is convenient for them and with their product.
— Combi Packaging Systems LLC, 5365 East Center Dr. NE, Canton, Ohio 44721; 800/521-9072; combi.com.
— Combi Packaging Systems LLC, 5365 East Center Dr. NE, Canton, Ohio 44721; 800/521-9072; combi.com.
Energy-efficient compressors
S-energy series compressors
are now available from Sullair Corp. The series is more energy efficient
and may reduce total lifecycle costs, the company says. In addition,
S-energy series compressors come with low package pressure drop and cooling
system with energy-efficient low noise centrifugal cooling fan. Variable
speed drive models are available that yield energy savings and operating
consistency, the company says. The compressors are offered in either
standard or encapsulated air-end models ranging from 15 to 60 horsepower.
— Sullair Corp., 3700 East Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, Ind. 46360; 219/879-5451; sullair.com.
— Sullair Corp., 3700 East Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, Ind. 46360; 219/879-5451; sullair.com.
Ultrasonic measurer
Krohne Inc. introduced the
Optisound 3010C, 3020C and 3030C ultrasonic level gauges for level
measurement during the processing and storage of liquids. Optisound sensors
provide non-contact measurement for less maintenance, the company says. The
gauges use short ultrasonic pulses to the liquid surface, and then use
advanced microcomputer technology and processing software to calculate the
distance to the surface. An additional integrated temperature sensor
detects the temperature in the storage vessel and compensates for the
influence of temperature on signal running time.
— Krohne Inc., 7 Dearborn Road, Peabody, Mass. 01960; 800/356-9464; krohne.com.
— Krohne Inc., 7 Dearborn Road, Peabody, Mass. 01960; 800/356-9464; krohne.com.
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