Wadeco MWS-ST/SR type microwave sensor for blocked chute detection
02 November, 2010 | Semrad Instrumentation Products
As well as its use for level detection, microwave technology is now being applied across many industries for applications such as the detection of blocked chutes, flow/no-flow detection, the detection of product on conveyors, the detection of blocked pneumatic conveying pipes and the detection of blocked air slides.
Heuft VX OCR system for packaging
02 November, 2010 | JW Industrial Instruments Pty Ltd
Heuft Systemtechnik has developed a system for optical character recognition which identifies packaging that has not been coded or incorrectly coded in good time and withdraws it from circulation.
Fresco basic design bulk bag fillers
02 November, 2010 | Fresco NZ Ltd
Fresco has extended its range of bulk bag fillers to include a low-cost basic design.
Güdel gantry robots
02 November, 2010 | CNC Design Pty Ltd
Güdel gantry systems are claimed to expand users’ horizontal and vertical reach for a diverse range of materials handling requirements.
APS Apsolute thermal inkjet marking system
02 November, 2010 | APS Asia Pacific
The Apsolute thermal inkjet marking system can be used to meet the increasingly stringent need of manufacturers to track and trace product to the point of production. Designed as a replacement for traditional continuous inkjet, laser, thermal ribbon and other coding technologies for both primary and secondary packaging applications, the system is capable of printing independent information on several production lines simultaneously.
Promotions packaging solutions
02 November, 2010 | Result Group
Result, a company that has traditionally specialised in providing ‘on-pack’ format promotions with major consumer goods manufacturers, recently made a worldwide evaluation of manufacturers of packaging technology and equipment.
Amcor Vodex liner for cereals
02 November, 2010 | Amcor Global
The Amcor Vodex is a bag-in-box liner developed to enhance the protective barrier around cereals. The product was developed to guard against potential migration of volatiles into products from carton board, inks or the external environment.
Fromm embossed strapping
02 November, 2010 | Fromm Packaging Australia
Fromm has launched its range of embossed polyester straps in Australia.
Nordenia NorSpoutBag stand-up pouch bag
02 November, 2010 | Nordenia (Australia) Pty Ltd
Launched in Germany, the NorSpoutBag is a stand-up bag that features a centred opening with a screw cap integrated into the pouch top. It provides manufacturers of liquid, paste and dry bulk goods with an alternative to traditional, rigid plastic packaging.
Flexicon Tip-Tite drum dump feeder
02 November, 2010 | Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited
The Tip-Tite drum dump feeder seals drums against a discharge cone, tips the drum and feeds bulk material into downstream equipment, dust free, at controlled rates.
Chep Australia returnable plastic crate system
02 November, 2010 | CHEP Australia
Chep Australia’s returnable plastic crate (RPC) system for produce has proven its sustainability credentials, delivering users good environmental performance as well as functionality and financial value in the supply chain.
Sidel Bottle Switch mould changeover system
02 November, 2010 | Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd
The Bottle Switch is a quick format changeover system which is used to improve blow moulder flexibility by reducing the mould changeover time. The system provides the ability for faster product changeover times on the filler: less than 1 min to change a mould. This flexibility helps reduce machine downtime and therefore improves TCO. It is also a solution that helps users avoid investing in storage silos or intermediate palletisation.
Hawk Measurement Gladiator acoustic switch series transducers
02 November, 2010 | Hawk Measurement Systems Pty Ltd
The Gladiator acoustic switch series with non-contact, self-cleaning technology can be used for blocked-chute detection.
Gough Econ Elecon bucket conveyor and elevator system
02 November, 2010 | Australis Engineering Pty Ltd
Gough Econ has released the mid-size Elecon bucket conveyor and elevator system which has a larger capacity bucket design for higher throughput and applications beyond typical dry bulk-material handling.
Asset filling automation range
02 November, 2010 | Packserv Pty Ltd
The Asset Packaging Machines four-head automatic filler for liquids (including particles and suspensions) and lotions is very easy to operate. It has a fill range from 5 mL to 5 L, is easy to adjust (fill volumes, nozzles heights) and the controls are clearly marked, making it user friendly and easy to understand.
