Maer WM500 TC 10 rotary cutting machine for large-mouth PET containers
19 February, 2013 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesMaer has released the WM500 TC 10 rotary cutting machine for the high-speed , low-cost production of PET large-mouth containers for products such as mayonnaise and sauces.
TechnoWrapp B300 Stretch Wrapping Machine
15 February, 2013 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesThe TechnoWrapp B300 Stretch Wrapping Machine has an arm with a patented ring guide that rotates around the load at 45 rpm, wrapping 130 pallets/h with 10 wraps for each pallet.
IntraWatcher PVLC label inspection system for cylindrical plastic packages
12 February, 2013 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesThe IntraWatcher PVLC system is designed for the quality control of labels on cylindrical unoriented containers. It inspects pressure-sensitive, injection-moulded and heat-transferred labels.
Exair 54″ Super Ion Air Knife
07 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdExair’s 54″ Super Ion Air Knife neutralises static electricity while blowing away dust and particulates from printed surfaces, paper, plastics and three-dimensional shapes.
Bulk fluid system for Videojet Technologies 1000 Line continuous ink jet printers
01 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Aldus - Tronics Pty LtdVideojet Technologies has announced a five litre bulk fluid system (BFS) for its 1000 Line continuous ink jet printers. The BFS is suitable for users running high-volume print applications such as bottle and can, as well as wire, cable and pipe production lines.
AND&OR Fully Automatic Linear Neck & Lateral Handle Applicators
21 January, 2013 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesThe AND&OR Fully Automatic Linear Neck & Lateral Handle Applicators orientate and insert polyethylene (PE) handles on empty PET bottles.
Swift service seals the deal
21 January, 2013 | Supplied by: KM Packaging Services LtdAfter two decades of supplying flexible packaging solutions to an international customer base, KM Packaging Services knows the importance of speed when securing new clients.
French cooking gets an Aussie twist with the Barbie Bag
21 January, 2013British company Qbag has teamed up with Australian specialty chicken retailer Lenard’s to promote the Barbie Bag, an aluminium bag pre-packed with one of three meal varieties that can be cooked on the barbecue and in the oven.
Keeping a lid on pre-prepared meals
19 January, 2013 | Supplied by: KM Packaging Services LtdLidding technology pioneer KM Packaging Services is seeing a sharp increase in demand for more secure film solutions as the global popularity of pre-prepared meals continues to flourish.
DFC Packaging (Sleeves) tamper-evident and decorative shrink sleeves
15 January, 2013 | Supplied by: DFC Packaging GroupDFC Packaging offers tamper-evident and decorative shrink sleeves for a range of applications with up to 10-colour gravure printing.
Intercept wireless-enabled security lock for retail products
10 January, 2013 | Supplied by: MeadWestvaco Pty LtdThe Intercept lock is a wireless-enabled lock placed on the product, such as in the micro USB port on a mobile phone. The Intercept lock disables the product’s functionality until the lock is deactivated during checkout.
Previous studies on toxic effects of BPA couldn’t be reproduced
08 January, 2013Following a three-year study using more than 2800 mice, a University of Missouri researcher was not able to replicate a series of previous studies by another research group investigating the controversial chemical BPA.
Grow your own plastics
08 January, 2013Chemists at the University of California, Davis, have engineered blue-green algae to grow chemical precursors for fuels and plastics - the first step in replacing fossil fuels as raw materials for the chemical industry.
Videojet Technologies 1550 and 1650 ink jet printers
18 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Aldus - Tronics Pty LtdDesigned to improve productivity, the 1550 and 1650 printers provide metrics and tools to measure and improve uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Cermex FlexiCase multifunction top-loading case packer
13 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Allied Industries Pty LtdCermex has expanded its product range to include the personal and home care markets with the Flexicase multifunction top-loading case packer, which forms, loads and seals.
