Zip-Pak Zip360 resealable pouch
16 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Zip-Pak Pty Ltd
The wide opening of the Zip360 resealable pouch allows for easy access to contents and can be resealed in two ways.
Innovia Films NatureFlex N913 cellulose-based packaging film
16 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty Ltd
The NatureFlex N913 is the latest grade of NatureFlex cellulose-based packaging film. Derived from renewable resources, the film has a sealant layer for enhanced sealability and seal integrity. Other advantages of the product include providing a barrier to moisture, gases and aromas; and certified to meet EN 13432 and ASTM D6400 composting norms.
Kosme Synchroblock monobloc blow moulder and filler
16 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
The Kosme Synchroblock is a cost-efficient monobloc comprising a blow moulder and a filler. Suitable for ratings of up to 8000 containers an hour, the machine combines Kosme’s stretch blow-moulding technology to its filling technology, without having to use any air conveyors. This provides the users with advantages including: reduced operating costs, energy and water consumption; improved layout; and reduced change-over times and maintenance costs. The machine can be used for products such as soft drinks, still water and beer.
Packaging machinery chosen for distillery
16 December, 2010 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
Ocme, from Parma, Italy, has successfully installed OCME Altair and OCME Orion packaging machinery for the William Grant distillery in Scotland.
Ultrasonic sealing on open-frame sealing system
16 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Linco Food Systems
The IlaPak Vegatronic VT2000 OF is a vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) machine with an open-frame design which allows for ease of set up, maintenance and cleaning. The open-frame concept provides a high standard of hygiene, sanitation facilities, accessibility and ease of unrestricted monitoring of operations. It is suitable for a range of different bag styles.
Matthews launches its product traceability software in the US
16 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd
Matthews Intelligent Identification has launched iDSnet, its product traceability solution, in the US. Developed in house, the software integrates coding and labelling equipment on a production line/s through a server or central PC.
Detecting fakes with packaging
06 December, 2010
Counterfeiting of medicines and some food product is rapidly increasing, which is resulting in not only billions of dollars lost through piracy but also creating health and safety risks. Researchers are therefore developing authenticity seals and security codes intended to make packaging uniquely identifiable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amcor Vodex liner for cereals
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Amcor Global
The Amcor Vodex is a bag-in-box liner developed to enhance the protective barrier around cereals. The product was developed to guard against potential migration of volatiles into products from carton board, inks or the external environment.
