LINtop Star lidding films
30 April, 2012Linpac Packaging has released three films for the protein industry. The LINtop Star lidding films, for use in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) applications, have been designed to work with Linpac’s LINfresh EPS MAP and Rfresh/Fresh PET/PE trays, as well as all standard high-barrier EPS and rigid trays.
SPX APV Cavitator
29 April, 2012 | SPX Flow Technology Australia Pty LtdSPX has added the APV Cavitator to its family of mixing and dispersing equipment specially developed for sanitary applications. The modular process technology in the system offers benefits for heating liquids without scale build-up as well as provides solutions for many of the most difficult mixing and dispersing challenges for food and beverage processing.
Psion Omnii XT15 handheld computer
28 April, 2012 | Dematic Pty LtdDematic has released the Psion Omnii XT15 handheld computer. Designed for rugged industrial operation, the XT15’s display can withstand a 1.25 joule impact breakage. The computer is fully modular, allowing users to change components when necessary rather than replacing the whole unit.
Determination of ginsenosides in Panax ginseng
27 April, 2012 | Thermo Fisher ScientificAn analytical method using the Thermo Scientific Dionex Corona CAD Charged Aerosol Detector is able to provide a reliable alternative to low-wavelength UV detection. Customer Application Note (CAN) 112: Determination of Ginsenosides in Panax ginseng by HPLC-CAD demonstrates that charged aerosol detection does not over respond to strong chromophores, thereby reducing interferences. Baseline slopes are not as pronounced or as variable, making peak area determinations more reliable.
Dematic integrated robotic layer picking solution with FreePick Maximiser software
27 April, 2012 | Dematic Pty LtdDematic has introduced an integrated robotic layer picking solution, combining an advanced robotic layer picker with software that enables the system to operate at efficiency rates of up to 150% and, in some cases, eliminate as much as 80% of manual handling.
ABB PalletPack 460 robotic palletising system
27 April, 2012 | ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has launched the PalletPack 460, a pre-engineered package of robotic palletising components that has been designed specifically for high-speed, end-of-processing-line palletising.The system consists of an IRB 460 robot; a Flex-Gripper (either the claw or one-zone clamp gripper); a control PLC; a safety PLC; PalletWare support software; user documentation; and the FlexPendant featuring an easy-to-use graphical human machine interface.
Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 single-axis servo drive
27 April, 2012 | Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 single-axis servo drive provides motion scalability. It connects and operates with the family of CompactLogix controllers, supporting integrated motion on EtherNet/IP.
Markem-Image SmartDate X60 thermal transfer coder
26 April, 2012 | Markem-Imaje Pty LtdThe Markem-Image SmartDate X60 thermal transfer coder can print at pack speeds of up to 1000 mm/s at full 300 dpi resolution. The coder is particularly suited to baked goods and confectionery.
Allen Coding Systems thermal transfer printer range
25 April, 2012 | Result GroupAllen Coding Systems designs and manufactures a range of online thermal transfer printers suitable for the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics industries. The company manufactures products from 2″ entry-level thermal transfer coders to high-end printers with multiple programming options, as well as a large-format 8″ machine and multilane variable information printers featuring up to 14 printheads, each capable of printing a different image simultaneously.
Tetra Lactenso Aseptic with OneStep technology
24 April, 2012 | Tetra PakThe Tetra Lactenso Aseptic with OneStep technology incorporates UHT white milk production within a single process.
Bosch SPC and TFC liquid food filling machines
23 April, 2012 | Nupac Industries Pty LtdBosch Packaging Technology has released two products for liquid food filling: the Sure Pouch clean-fill (SPC) machine and a thermoforming clean-fill (TFC) machine.
SIPA tool-free, quick mould changeover system
21 April, 2012 | HBM Packaging TechnologiesSIPA has launched its tool-free, quick mould changeover system. Designed for its SFR Rotary blow moulding range of machinery, the system reduces the time required to change from one bottle format to another, with a tangible decrease in the machine downtime. The system is available as an option for all models of the range of SFR EVO, from six to 24 blowing cavities.
Exair 1180SS Atto Super air nozzle for blowoff, cooling and drying
20 April, 2012 | Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdExair has released the 1180SS Atto Super air nozzle, designed for precise blowoff. The nozzle is suitable for blowoff, cooling and drying applications in general industrial, high-temperature, food, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and corrosive environments.
Perfect Packaging Econocaser horizontal casepacker
19 April, 2012 | Perfect PackagingThe Econocaser is a horizontal casepacker that is designed to handle a variety of case styles. Its solid construction accommodates corrugated and folding board materials including full flap, economy flap and butting end flap case constructions.
VSS range of pneumatic vibrators
18 April, 2012 | Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty LtdVSS has available a range of ATEX-certified pneumatic vibrators.
