Smart packages - with built-in freshness watchdogs
24 March, 2011
The latest packages are not only stronger but also require fewer materials and permit efficient handling - integrated time-temperature indicators and microchips constantly indicate the product’s state of quality. Active systems are even capable of improving the quality of the contents during storage. For product manufacturers, smart packaging therefore ought to be a big talking point.
Gluten-free products comply with content labelling
21 March, 2011
A NSW Food Authority survey of gluten-free products finds that there is a high level of compliance with content labelling.
Uhlmann Blister Express Centre BEC300 blister and cartoning machine
28 February, 2011 | Supplied by: MPI Australia Pty Ltd
MPI Australia will be launching Uhlmann Blister Express Centre BEC300 - a combination of blister and cartoning machine and an economy model of Fette tablet press. The company is also exhibiting inspection equipment consisting of Safeline Profile series metal detectors, IP69K-rated OCS heavy-duty washdown checkweigher as well as a newly released economy checkweigher; Safeline X-ray machines and Combination system; a unique concept of economical bagging of consumable and industrial products and protective packaging from its Autobag range of equipment; Automac tray stretch wrapping machine and PA Tray top lid sealing machine; Shrinkmaster (L bar sealer and shrink tunnel); and Cryovac polyolefin shrink film.
Wraparound case packers installed for Arnott’s
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd
A custom-built, end-of-line packaging solution consisting of four wraparound case packers has been designed, built and installed by Cermex for biscuit manufacturer Arnott’s. The packaging solution requirements were to move from manual to automated case packing as well as changing the company’s secondary packaging from regular slotted containers (RSC) to wraparound blanks. A quick start-up of four production lines simultaneously while maintaining the integrity of the product was essential and the solution needed to be able to accommodate frequent form changeovers. An exponential increase in speed to 12.5 cases/min and a maximum pack speed of 175 packets/min was also required.
APS ink range
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: APS Asia Pacific
APS has expanded its ink range for non-porous date coding applications which are suitable for confectionary manufacturers, ice-cream and snack food industries.
Dipileg moulded plastic tub
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Jet Technologies
The Dipileg moulded plastic tub with in-built serving utensils is suitable for a wide range of food applications. The container is available in a range of shapes and sizes and works well with most fill and seal machines.
GS1 Australia calls for global food safety
22 February, 2011
GS1 Australia has called for a new approach to food labelling policy, as it collaborates with AFGC to launch a new app which delivers detailed extended packaging product data to consumers.
Sick Lector 620 series image-processing code readers
18 February, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The image-processing code reader Lector 620 series is suitable for all code types and marking methods. It features compact design, industry-compatible integration into different IT environments, intuitive operation and good reading performance for product traceability and protection against product counterfeiting. Variant types in the series include: Eco as the basic variant, Standard as the device for rapid implementation of universal applications, and High Speed for high-speed solutions, among other things, in packaging or document handling as well as DPM for markings applied directly.
O-I craft beer bottle range
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: O-I Asia Pacific
The Australian-made industry craft beer bottle range enables brand consistency across single-serve and multi-serve craft brews.
Packaging machinery at AUSPACK PLUS 2011
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging
Perfect Packaging will be showcasing its Rotary Pouch Filling & Sealing machine from Leepack which meets the growing demand for re-sealable packaging in pouches. It will also feature two newly released flow wrapping machines from Tecno Pack. Model FP 015 is an entry level 3 servo drive rotary sealer, and Model FP 025 box motion, in an extra wide version, is capable of wrapping an endless variety of products in the food and non-food sectors.
QuickLabel Systems Vivo! Touch digital label printer
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
The QuickLabel Systems Vivo! Touch is a high-resolution, high-speed ‘intelligent’ colour label printer that is capable of printing colour labels ‘on the fly’, in high print quality for in-house label printing by end-user manufacturers. The printer uses a 1.6 GHz internal computer to process large amounts of variable label data and coordinate label jobs, printing colour labels in high speeds of 5 ips.
OnVu ICE time temperature indicator
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: BASF Australia Ltd
The OnVu ICE time temperature indicator can be used on food packaging to monitor the cold chain for chilled and deep-frozen food. Manufacturers, retailers and consumers will be able to tell at a glance whether ice-cream, pizza, fish or any other products were kept constantly deep-frozen or should rather be discarded because the cold chain was interrupted significantly.
SIG Combibloc combiCap lightweight screw cap
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Visy Industries
With the screw cap combiCap, SIG Combibloc has expanded its product range by adding a screw cap that weighs just 1.85 g. The closure can be applied to carton packs using existing closure applicators with a minor adjustment.
Dalsa BOA M1280 vision system
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Adept Turnkey Solutions
The Dalsa BOA M1280 vision system is an integrated optical inspection tool for quality inspection and factory automation. It comprises all the elements of an industrial machine vision system in a small, smart-camera-style package.
Krones and Kosme labelling range
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, will be sharing a stand with its subsidiary Kosme. Together with Kosme, Krones is showcasing its labelling solutions for both small and mid-tier bottlers, and for the high output category as well.
