Fromm embossed strapping
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging Australia
Fromm has launched its range of embossed polyester straps in Australia.
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.
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.
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.
Nordenia NorSpoutBag stand-up pouch bag
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Nordenia (Australia) Pty Ltd
Launched in Germany, the NorSpoutBag is a stand-up bag that features a centred opening with a screw cap integrated into the pouch top. It provides manufacturers of liquid, paste and dry bulk goods with an alternative to traditional, rigid plastic packaging.
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.
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.
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.
Hot-fill bottles without vacuum absorption panels
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
SIPA, a manufacturer of stretch blow-moulding machines for the production of PET bottles, can now produce hot-fill bottles that do not have vacuum absorption panels.
GS Italia volumetric food piston filling machinery
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
GS Italia is a manufacturer of volumetric food piston filling machinery. Its volumetric piston fillers are specifically designed for fresh food manufacturers, for products ranging from liquids to viscous products such as paste, semi paste or semi-thick liquids such as bolognese sauces, filling both cold and hot products (to a max of 90°C).
Black glass for beer bottles
01 November, 2010 | Supplied by: O-I Asia Pacific
Glass packaging manufacturer Owens-Illinois, has launched a black glass in the Asia-Pacific marketplace following consumer research indicating a strong preference for this colour.
Fish packaging that’s overproof and recyclable
01 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Stora Enso Australia Pty Ltd
Fish processing company V Hukkanen Oy is launching its Kalaneuvos marinated salmon strips in microwaveable and ovenproof Stora Enso DeLight modified atmosphere packaging. The board package replaces the aluminium tray that was used previously.
Sealing technology to reduce film packaging
01 November, 2010 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
International Food Partners Ltd (IFP) has released a sealing technology for flexible packaging that is claimed to be able to save food manufacturers thousands of tonnes of film per year, while also improving seal integrity.
Packaging for fresh food requires speed and reliability
01 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Aldus - Tronics Pty Ltd
Taking delivery of fresh salads direct from growers, packaging in see-through retail packs for supermarkets and other retailers and then despatching for arrival in fresh condition for retail shelves as ready-to-eat is a highly disciplined operation.
A monobloc concept for the dry end
06 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
The field-proven technology of monobloc machine synchronisation can now be used for packaging functions as well: Krones has also come up with a monobloc solution for the dry end. The Ergobloc D (for Dry) combines field-proven standard machines with innovative new designs to create a holistically harmonised system for end-of-the-line packaging and palletising. It can be used for canning lines, non-returnable-glass lines and non-returnable-PET lines in all speed categories.
