Meeting the huge demands on industrial packaging - smaller carbon footprint, sustainable, minimal resource input but still strength
04 March, 2014
Manufacturers of industrial packages are being hit particularly hard by price rises resulting, in part, from rising energy costs. Their containers, pallets, technical components and work-piece carriers are usually made of plastics. Although they are light and robust, a lot of energy is required for the injection-moulding of plastics packages. Furthermore, the manufacturers need granulate for this, which is in big demand and no longer available in limitless quantities.
Adept Technology SoftPIC food grippers
03 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Walls Machinery Pty LtdAdept Technology SoftPIC food grippers and graspers enable fast, accurate and hygienic transfer of product in both primary and secondary food packaging operations.
Australis Engineering HSLP-60 high-speed linear palletiser
03 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Australis Engineering Pty LtdThe machine can help beverage manufacturers increase palletising throughputs in a market where both manufacturers and retailers move towards the common use of multipurpose, re-usable plastic pallet trays for PET soft drink and juice bottles.
Fusion Fabricated Tanks for liquid storage
28 February, 2014 | Supplied by: FusionFusion Fabricated Tanks are a complete storage solution for water, chemicals and food and beverages. Designed under strict quality control, the customisable tanks are easy to repair and transport.
Flexicon vacuum receiver with pneumatic dump valve
27 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty LimitedConstructed of stainless steel, the vacuum receiver features a rugged, clamp-together design that facilitates rapid, tool-free disassembly for filter cleaning and maintenance.
Air-Flow macro-perforated stretch film
13 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging AustraliaAir-Flow is a macro-perforated stretch film structure and has been developed especially for products that need to 'breathe'. The product is said to deliver reduced packaging costs and lower waste, eliminating condensation while allowing ventilation.
Schmalz JumboFlex 50 tube lifter
12 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Schmalz Australia Pty LtdSchmalz's series of tube lifters feature one-hand operation for frequent, fast, ergonomic movement of light goods. The recently announced JumboFlex 50 offers a maximum load of 50 kg and, with the JumboFlex 35, the company offers handling solutions for every small load up to 50 kilograms.
Fuchs food safety site assessment
12 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Fuchs LubricantsFuchs has developed the Cassida range of food-grade lubricants and can also provide a site assessment from a member of its trained technical team to identify any areas that require food-grade lubricants.
Demag DC-Com chain hoist range
04 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Demag Cranes & ComponentsEnhancements to the Demag DC-Com chain hoist range have led to an improved FEM classification. According to the company, this has resulted in a doubling of their service life, since all sizes are classified in the next-highest group of mechanisms according to FEM rule 9.511.
Flexicon conveys Chocolate Dodger to success
29 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty LimitedFollowing the success of its Jammie Dodger biscuit, Burton's Biscuit Co decided to market a Chocolate Dodger version. Flexicon provided a conveying solution that copes with the difficult-to-handle powders involved.
NBE bulk bag filling process system
22 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Mercer TechnologiesNBE has launched a complete bulk bag filling process system, which includes automated pallet introduction, automated metering of material supply, NTEP-certified precision bag weighing and automated filled-bag accumulation conveyors.
Loscam talks turkey with NZ poultry processor
17 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Loscam LtdOne of New Zealand's leading poultry processors has nominated Loscam as its preferred pallet provider. Turk's Poultry Farm has signed an agreement with Loscam for managed pooled pallets across the country.
Loscam store-ready plastic display pallet
17 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Loscam LtdLoscam has released a plastic display pallet with a smaller footprint that is store-ready. Ergonomically designed to minimise the risk of OHS issues, the pallet is claimed to carry more weight than existing display pallets.
Dematic FlexSort SC3 Crossbelt Sorter
17 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdThe Dematic FlexSort SC3 Crossbelt Sorter is a high-rate, high-accuracy sorting solution for distribution and warehousing operations. The sorter uses discrete belt conveyors mounted on carriers in a recirculating loop configuration.
AMS Instrumentation Interface 3AXX series load cells
09 January, 2014 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe Interface 3AXX series load cells measure force in x, y and z directions and come in a wide range of capacities from 10 N to 50 kN.
