ALPS NexGen Rotary Leak Inspection Systems
03 May, 2012 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesThe NexGen Rotary Leak Inspection System from US company ALPS (Air Logic Power Systems) is suitable for plastic bottle blow moulding, metal container, composite container and dispensing closure manufacturing companies.
Contiform 3 stretch blow moulding machine
03 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdThe Contiform 3 is the latest generation of Krones’ stretch blow-moulding machine series. The blow-moulding module has been entirely revamped. The linear oven of the Contiform S/H series has been design-enhanced and optimised in regard to its energy consumption.
GT1V tray sealer for full vacuum trays
03 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Proseal AustraliaProseal has extended its range of tray sealers with the GT1V, a high-speed model offering a full vacuum system. While all existing Proseal models are capable of delivering gas flushing for MAP applications, the GT1V has been specifically developed for products such as meat and poultry where residual gas levels need to be less than 1%.
Exhibition of package printing in Germany
03 May, 2012interpack has organised PACK PLUS, a special exhibition devoted to the topic of package printing that will be staged at drupa, from 3 to 16 May in Düsseldorf.
Sirane Sira-Flex Resolve wrapping film
02 May, 2012 | Supplied by: CMActiveShelf-life extension of between two and five days has been reported for fruit and vegetables using Sirane’s Sira-Flex Resolve wrapping film. Retail trials using the film have reported four additional days of shelf life for potatoes and similar results with other fruit and vegetables.
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.
tna unsticks CTC’s sweet packaging problem
27 April, 2012 | Supplied by: tna solutions Pty LtdOutput has increased and waste reduced at Australian sweet and snack distributor Confectionery Trading Company (CTC) of New South Wales since the company installed the tna robag vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagger to address issues of burst bags and failing seals.
Returnable packaging and fit-for-purpose heat pads help Alba Edible Oils to grow
27 April, 2012 | Supplied by: CHEP AustraliaAlba Edible Oils Chief Executive Officer and company director Ashley Palmer explains how CHEP’s returnable packaging system - featuring the HACCP certified Unicon Plus - has proven more cost-effective for Alba than a one-way packaging system.
Markem-Image SmartDate X60 thermal transfer coder
26 April, 2012 | Supplied by: 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 | Supplied by: 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.
Bosch SPC and TFC liquid food filling machines
23 April, 2012 | Supplied by: 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 | Supplied by: 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.
Perfect Packaging Econocaser horizontal casepacker
19 April, 2012 | Supplied by: 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.
Eagle Pack 240 XE X-ray product inspection system
17 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Food Processing Equipment Pty LtdEagle Product Inspection has released the Eagle Pack 240 XE X-ray system. The system operates with Eagle’s SimulTask XE image analysis software, a traceability tool designed to aid compliance with HACCP principles.
Fairytale ending for compostable packaging film
25 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty LtdInnovia Films’ compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex, has been selected by Miss Muffet & Co, to wrap its range of fairytale- and nursery rhyme-inspired premium confectionery.
