BASF Ecovio plastic
26 July, 2010 | BASF Australia Ltd
The latest release of the Ecovio range from BASF can be used to make 100% compostable and biodegradable plastic bags which meet European standard EN 13432 and Australian standard AS 4736.
Siemens Simatic CPU 317TF-2DP controller
26 July, 2010 | Siemens Ltd
The Simatic CPU 317TF-2DP controller from Siemens implements motion control, safety and standard tasks in one device. The controller utilises PLCopen-compatible motion control blocks and is suitable for coupled motion sequences of multiple axes.
Tiscor InspectNTrack HACCP software
11 July, 2010 | Arrow Scientific
The Tiscor InspectNTrack HACCP software, suitable for compliance-based inspections, assists users to schedule, track and document all activities.
Sidel Kohlox grease-free moulds
08 July, 2010 | Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd
Sidel has released Kohlox, a thermo composite material with a low co-efficient of friction, helping parts move freely without any lubrication.
Pressurex pressure-indicating sensor film
08 July, 2010 | Testequip Pty Ltd
Ultrasonic welding is used in packaging for many everyday items, including sealing containers, tubes and blister packs.
Omron F3S-TGR-N stainless steel coded non-contact switches
08 July, 2010 | Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
The F3S-TGR-N stainless steel coded non-contact switches have been introduced with the food processing industry in mind. The switches are used to interlock hinge, sliding or removable guard doors.
NatureFlex NKM, NKC and NK White high-barrier films
08 July, 2010 | Innovia Films Pty Ltd
The high-barrier NatureFlex range of biodegradable and compostable cellulose-based packaging films has been expanded.
Chep Australia beverage tray
08 July, 2010 | CHEP Australia
Chep Australia has developed a beverage tray that is claimed will reduce labour, merchandising costs, product damage and one-way packaging waste in the FMCG sector.
Borealis BorPure RG466MO and RJ377MO copolymers
08 July, 2010 | Borouge Australia Pty Ltd
Borealis has released two new-generation BorPure materials for transparent food containers that offer a step change in organoleptics, a 10% reduction in cycle times and energy, and a CO2 reduction of up to 4 tonnes per year for the converter.
Linx TT5 washdown thermal transfer overprinter
08 July, 2010 | Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd
Designed to code onto flow wrap, labels and gloss card, the IP65-rated version of the Linx TT5 washdown thermal transfer printer is suitable for food, confectionery and pharmaceutical applications where hygiene is paramount. The specially designed washdown cassette protects the TT5 washdown printer against water and dust ingress.
Flexicon open chute box tipper
08 July, 2010 | Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited
An open chute box tipper from Flexicon offers a safe method of discharging bulk solid materials from boxes, totes and other containers when dust containment is not a requirement.
Breconcherry Tempest tank washer
08 July, 2010 | Tecpro Australia
The Breconcherry Tempest is a high-flow jetting tank washer specially designed with longer nozzles to maximise power and efficiency.
Multivac FreshSafe microperforation system
08 July, 2010 | MULTIVAC Australia Pty Ltd
FreshSafe is a packaging concept in which microperforations are produced inline by laser technology on normal plastic films in packaging machines. Multivac offers its users the choice of creating the small perforations using needle rollers or by laser technology.
Cargill Clear Valley low saturate canola oil
08 July, 2010 | Cargill Australia
Clear Valley low-saturate canola oil is a high-stability canola oil with 4 to 4.5% saturated fat, 25% less saturated fat than conventional canola oil. It is claimed to have the lowest amount of saturated fat of any vegetable oil offered to food manufacturers to date.
FlexLink Systems X45 and X45e conveyor platforms
08 July, 2010 | FlexCAM
The X45 and X45e conveyor platforms are suitable for small product production lines, are easy to integrate and offer simple control design.
