The evolution of X-ray inspection systems
26 October, 2011 by Terry Woolford, General Manager, Eagle Product Inspection (Formerly Smiths Detection PID) | Supplied by: Food Processing Equipment Pty Ltd
Modern X-ray inspection systems can find contaminants in multitextured foods, tin cans, foil pouches and more. The detectors are evolving to function as a both a management tool and food safety measure.
Smart lid wins food safety OHS award
21 October, 2011The Smart Lid, a disposable colour-changing coffee lid, has won the Occupational Health & Safety 2011 New Product of the Year Award in the US.
The changing shape of beverage cartons
07 October, 2011
The trend toward non-alcoholic beverages is continuing. This is especially clear to German breweries, which for years have been adapting to a decline of 1-2% in the per capita consumption of beer by selling more non-alcoholic beverages.
TechnoWrapp B300 Stretch Wrapping Machine
23 September, 2011 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
TechnoWrapp has announced the release of the B300 Stretch Wrapping Machine with an automatic rotary arm and ‘Syncro’ ring guide.
Precisionpack mock-up pack service
22 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Precisionpack
Precisionpack is now offering a service that allows suppliers to ‘mock up’ its new product packaging.
Cryovac BDF whole bird film packaging
21 September, 2011 | Supplied by: SEE
Cryovac BDF whole bird’s puncture-resistant, leak-proof packaging ensures that supermarket shelves and shoppers’ hands stay sanitary. The barrier shrink film and hermetic seals are claimed to be able to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination by Salmonella, Campylobacter and other microorganisms to other goods. Modified atmosphere trapped in the pack is also claimed to extend the shelf life of the poultry.
HZ-Wellpack Jetseal cap wadding material range
20 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Jet Technologies
The HZ-Wellpack Jetseal range is suitable for all cap wadding material requirements. The extensive range of wadding materials includes: paper, PE, EPE, PP, PET, aluminium foils and other specialty polymers and laminates of these materials.
Crown Closures metal cap range
19 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Jet Technologies
The Crown Closures metal cap range is not only designed to seal a product for protection and preservation, it can also provide ‘shelf appeal’ to help to sell the product. Available in printed or plain formats, the caps can be embossed for the premium image or specially shaped to give brand recognition and differentiation.
Bosch Packaging Technology Eco|Save|Pack packaging
16 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Nupac Industries Pty Ltd
The Bosch Packaging Technology Eco|Save|Pack packaging is a safe and eco-friendly tray carton for the packaging of fragile products. The package will be produced on the CUT 120 horizontal cartoning machine that has production rates up to 120 pieces/min. The pack style was created by Bosch in cooperation with the carton manufacturer Faller.
Colimatic thermoforming machinery
15 September, 2011 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
Colimatic has designed its thermoforming machinery to create minimal lateral film trim wastage, saving manufacturers up to 75% on lateral film trim wastage.
Fibre King shelf-ready case packers and palletisers
06 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Fibre King Pty Ltd
Fibre King’s shelf-ready range of case packers and palletisers has been designed to suit the evolving shelf-ready requirements of Australian food retailers.
Sick IVC-3D stainless steel smart camera
29 August, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
Sick’s IVC-3D stainless steel smart camera has been specially designed for harsh environments combining imaging, lighting and analysis in a single, robust, stainless steel housing.
Quicklabel Systems Plexo! Duo 453 printer
11 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
The Quicklabel Systems Plexo! Duo 453 printer includes: two-colour thermal transfer printing, electronic ribbon saving (especially important in GHS applications), an advanced user-friendly design, high-quality rugged build with sturdy die-cast aluminium chassis, robust metal cover and a Plexo! glass window for viewing consumables.
Quicklabel Systems Plexo! 653 barcode printer
08 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
The Quicklabel Systems Plexo! 653 barcode printer includes: two-colour thermal transfer printing, electronic ribbon saving (especially important in GHS applications), a user-friendly design, high-quality rugged build with sturdy die-cast aluminium chassis, robust metal cover and a Plexo! glass window for viewing consumables.
Bosch Packaging Technology PreVAS disposable filling system
07 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Nupac Industries Pty Ltd
The Bosch Packaging Technology PreVAS is a disposable filling system concept from a single source. The system is said to have a number of advantages including: lower cleaning and downtime during production, reduced sterilisation requirements and the prevention of cross-contamination.
