Econocorp horizontal cartoner
30 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging
The sanitary construction of the Econocorp horizontal cartoner makes it suitable for food applications. The machine automatically forms cartons and automatically loads the product, and it has a stainless steel frame and perimeter guarding.
Packaging machinery chosen for brewery
05 November, 2010 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
OCME has completed the installation and commissioning of its Vega and Altair packaging machines for the Bluetongue Brewery that was recently opened in Warnervale, approximately 95 km north of Sydney.
Compostable bag for chips
05 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty Ltd
A North American snack food manufacturer, Boulder Canyon Natural Foods, has introduced a renewable, fully compostable pack for its line of All Natural Kettle Cooked Potato Chips.
Hot fill technology for drinks
05 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
The Colombian beverage group Postobón is using a NitroHotfill process for its drink bottling. The process injects nitrogen into the filled bottles shortly before they are capped - an alternative to the conventional hotfill concept. The Krones PET line featuring NitroHotfill technology was commissioned in May 2010.
Cognex OmniView 360° inspection system
04 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Cognex Australia
The OmniView 360° inspection system has been upgraded and now includes colour and 5 MP high-resolution cameras. OmniView allows detailed inspection and verification of unoriented wine and juice bottles, canned goods, pharmaceutical vials and other cylindrical packages on the production line. Using the Windows 7, 64 bit PCs, OmniView technology inspects products at up to 1200 parts/min without disrupting bottling and packaging lines.
Heuft Systemtechnik eXaminer X-ray systems
04 November, 2010 | Supplied by: JW Industrial Instruments Pty Ltd
Heuft Systemtechnik eXaminer X-ray systems can be used for the quality inspection of filled containers during the production of foods and drinks.
Loma X4 800XL X-ray inspection system
04 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Inspection Systems Pty Ltd
The Loma X4 800XL X-ray inspection system incorporates a large aperture feed system that can handle large products, such as bulk meat, large stacks of food ingredients or large blocks of unprocessed cheese.
Sidel Bottle Switch mould changeover system
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd
The Bottle Switch is a quick format changeover system which is used to improve blow moulder flexibility by reducing the mould changeover time. The system provides the ability for faster product changeover times on the filler: less than 1 min to change a mould. This flexibility helps reduce machine downtime and therefore improves TCO. It is also a solution that helps users avoid investing in storage silos or intermediate palletisation.
APS Apsolute thermal inkjet marking system
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: APS Asia Pacific
The Apsolute thermal inkjet marking system can be used to meet the increasingly stringent need of manufacturers to track and trace product to the point of production. Designed as a replacement for traditional continuous inkjet, laser, thermal ribbon and other coding technologies for both primary and secondary packaging applications, the system is capable of printing independent information on several production lines simultaneously.
Asset filling automation range
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Packserv Pty Ltd
The Asset Packaging Machines four-head automatic filler for liquids (including particles and suspensions) and lotions is very easy to operate. It has a fill range from 5 mL to 5 L, is easy to adjust (fill volumes, nozzles heights) and the controls are clearly marked, making it user friendly and easy to understand.
Earthcycle tray
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: J-Tech Systems Pty Ltd
Launched in Canada, the Earthcycle Packaging range of backyard compostable trays is available in two colours - natural earth and black. The contemporary and functional tray line was specially designed for the agriculture industry, with protection and merchandising in mind.
Promotions packaging solutions
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Result Group
Result, a company that has traditionally specialised in providing ‘on-pack’ format promotions with major consumer goods manufacturers, recently made a worldwide evaluation of manufacturers of packaging technology and equipment.
Pentalabel PETG roll-sleeve films
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Klockner Pentaplast (Australia) Pty Ltd
The Pentalabel PETG roll-sleeve films for shrink-label packaging can provide good shelf impact. The shrink sleeves are suitable for high-volume applications and can be used for full- or partial-body coverage with a wide array of container configurations.
mayr power transmission Roba-capping head components
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Transmission Australia
Due to the constant, impact-free slip torque, hysteresis capping heads are claimed to be better suited for sealing plastic bottles and non-returnable glass bottles than permanent magnet heads. The Roba-capping head components by mayr power transmission are based on the Roba-contitorque hysteresis clutch.
Eastman Aspira copolyester EN177
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Aspira copolyester EN177 allows increased design and processing opportunities for large-volume refrigerated beverage, spirit and dairy handleware applications manufactured on high-output platforms.
