Continuous melters
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: PTL
PTL has developed an effective range of continuous melters that have been designed to melt chocolate, compound, cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, butter and various other fats that are currently used within the chocolate, biscuit, snack and dairy industries.
Cup filler
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
German packaging machine specialist Oystar Gasti is entering the modular age with Combiseptic 81 for filling premade cups being extended to accommodate additional servo-driven dosers, sterilisation units and sealing stations.
Thermal ink jet printer
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: APS Lighting and Safety Products
What is claimed to be the world’s only maintenance-free thermal ink jet printer for coding and marking on both porous and non-porous surfaces has been released by aps.
Automatic inserter technology
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: tna solutions Pty Ltd
tna has unveiled an automatic inserter, designed to place singular 3D objects into the company’s robag 3 vertical form, fill and seal packaging equipment, eliminating missed inserts and manual labour.
Sealed jellied eels
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Impact Automation Solutions
FR Bradley Ltd has purchased a Packaging Automation tray sealer to cater for a huge increase in demand for its jellied eels.
Produce carton
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Orora Fibre Packaging
SureFresh, Amcor’s latest fresh produce carton that won a Sustainability Award at the 2007 Australian Packaging Awards, combines good strength with product appearance at point-of-sale and is offered as an alternative to returnable plastic crates, expanded polystyrene (EPS) and some non-recyclable wax-coated trays.
Blow moulders
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
Sipa of Italy has appointed HBM Plastics Technologies as its sales and service partner in Australia and New Zealand for its range of PET bottle stretch blow moulding machines.
Hot fill systems
12 May, 2008 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
SBC Bottling and Canning S.p.a. of Italy has developed a Unique Hot Fill Technology, which is available via HBM Packaging Technologies. The equipment is specifically designed for products such as juices, isotonics and sport drinks, teas and soups.
VVF packaging system
12 May, 2008 | Supplied by: tna solutions Pty Ltd
The robag3 ttx, also known as the the 'twin configuration', combines two VFFS machines in a compact footprint, lowers utility costs and waste while providing high-performance packaging.
Resealable cans
06 May, 2008
Both aluminium and plastic cans can now be resealed by the consumer thanks to the Ball Resealable End.
Gentle packaging solutions
10 April, 2008 | Supplied by: tna solutions Pty Ltd
The robag 3 from tna is a complete accumulation, distribution and packaging system especially designed for the fresh produce market.
Form fill seal and sleeve
10 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Selpak Automation Pty Ltd
The Polyflex 8/48 (12/48) from Oystar Hassia claims a reduction in packaging material costs by comparison with conventional packaging processes. The inline sleeve applicator shortens processing cycles, minimising personnel costs, and the high-precision multi-die-cutting tool produces less waste
The advantages of functional labels
01 April, 2008
Tamper evidence, cold-chain compliance, authenticity and more can all be ensured with the latest functional labels.
Thermoform machines
12 March, 2008 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty Ltd
Multivac is introducing a range of thermoform machines with an extensive package of innovations. For example, a completely new basic design which simplifies and accelerates the cleaning process - not only for the visible component groups, but also for the internal machinery. Numerous constructive developments and new functions enable a further increase of machine performance, ergonomics and economy. The first model of the range, the high-performance R 535, is available.
Shelf-ready packaging
12 March, 2008
For retailers, the shelf remains the key interface with customers. It's here that consumers decide which products to put in their trolleys. 70% of purchasing decisions are made at the point of sale (POS)
