Basic bulk bag filler
06 July, 2009 byFlexicon has released a Basic Bulk Bag Filler that performs low-capacity filling operations at minimal cost and can be upgraded with performance enhancements including a material delivery system integrated with the user’s process equipment or bulk storage vessels.
Safer automatic drum filling at Henkel
06 July, 2009 byA state-of-the-art fully automatic drum filling machine has increased filling safety standards and efficiencies at Henkel Technologies. The machine was designed and manufactured locally by Flex Pack to comply with Henkel’s new global safety standard.
Low-energy shrink-wrapping tunnel
03 July, 2009 byOcme has released a low-energy, shrink-wrapping tunnel, designed to reduce the overall carbon footprint of its high-speed shrink-wrap equipment range of packaging machines.
Beverage filler servicing
03 July, 2009 byHBM Packaging Technologies has appointed LWA Engineering as its contract service provider for the SBC range of filling machinery. SBC beverage filling machines are widely used in the wine industry throughout Australia and New Zealand with a local installed base of 30+ machines.
Specialist bagging systems
03 July, 2009 byDespite the availability of highly sophisticated silo logistics, bags continue playing an important role in the distribution of bulk goods. Especially for applications involving small batches or the packaging of demanding products, the manufacturers of food tend to rely on bags because of their flexible use. When it comes to selecting the appropriate bagging system, the properties of the products to be packaged need to be taken into account. Free-flowing products such as vitamin powder make other demands on the bagging technology than do heavy flowing and/or powdery and dusty products such as starch. It is for this reason Windmöller & Hölscher has released Topas and Opal, two different form-fill-seal packaging systems specially geared to these applications.
Automated packers
03 July, 2009 byThe SMI range of automated shrinkwrap, tray and carton packers is suitable for those looking for a convenient line upgrade within the requirements of the 30% tax break in the government’s Stimulus Package.
Rotary pouch filling and closing machine
03 July, 2009 byThe Leepack RP-8BT-Z pouch filling and sealing machine is an intermittent rotary machine with eight stations. It is designed for handling pre-made pouches such as flat and stand-up pouches (with/without zip). The machine is modular in design, with operating, adjusting and fault indication shown via a touch screen.
Dust-free powder filling
03 July, 2009 byThe Behn + Bates Maschinenfabrik Orbis has been developed for clean and efficient filling of powder into 10 to 25 kg bags. The units primarily address the needs of producers of milk powder, baking ingredients as well as any other food powders.
Integrated packaging line for Heinz
03 July, 2009 byA G Mondini $2m microwaveable cup filling line has recently been installed at Heinz Australia’s NSW facility.
Siat/Mallis end-of-line packaging equipment
03 July, 2009Siat/Mallis equipment is designed for end-of-line packaging machines consisting of carton sealers (tape and hot melt), pallet wrappers, carton erectors — both in semi and fully automatic models and other associated machinery.
Propac Industrial hot-fill packaging system
01 April, 2009Propac Industrial has helped Ampac Flexibles to develop an integrated, liquid hot-fill packaging system for the North American market.
HMPS5000 wraparound case packer
01 April, 2009The fully automatic HMPS5000 wraparound case packer can be used to eliminate end-of-line labour constraints.
Automated pack grouping system
01 April, 2009 byFor fast, reliable grouping of integral returnable packs, the Robobox pack grouping system provides a compactly dimensioned, flexible functional unit for pack distribution and turning, offering maximised scope for any variant of pack grouping. Since the grouping system has been designed to feature series-connected modules for three different output gradations, the concept can be optimally customised for any desired line speed, thus ensuring a high degree of flexibility in conjunction with the downstream, palletising system.
Semi-automatic cap tightening
01 April, 2009 byThe Semi-Automatic Cap Tightening (AC-1) machine is air operated, fully torque adjustable and has a variety of chucks and attachments to suit just about every screw-top closure.
Thermoformers
01 April, 2009 byThe FS series is a range of thermoformers characterised by the ability to adapt to all types of applications in the food-processing, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors. The versatile lines can process flexible as well as rigid films, with or without protective atmosphere (MAP). The FS range, which comprises three models (FS 910, FS930 and FS 950), features a distinctive design that meets users’ needs for robustness, ergonomics, easy cleaning, hygiene and safety. Moreover, this range of thermoformers benefits from a quick-change tool system that enhances productivity.
