Metal detection machine for Perth bakery
15 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Accuweigh Pty Ltd
A metal detection machine was recently commissioned for Mias Bakery in Perth. The machine ensures the company’s bread is free of potential metal contamination as required by its internal quality assurance processes.
VFFS packaging machine for WA bakery
15 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Accuweigh Pty Ltd
A vertical form fill seal (VFFS) packaging machine was recently commissioned for Noonans Bakery in the Perth suburb of Canning Vale. Accuweigh’s VFFS machine is being used for packaging soup mixes and croutons and is proving to be considerably faster than the previous packaging equipment installed at the factory.
Heuft moCheck empty mould inspection system
03 March, 2010 | Supplied by: JW Industrial Instruments Pty Ltd
The Heuft moCheck empty mould inspection system can be used to identify product residue in empty moulds used for the production of chocolate, toffees, sweets and fondants. This prevents the risk of soiling due to the liquid product overflowing, precludes contamination due to non-brand contents and ensures the microbiological purity of the end product.
Sidel Skyward and Curvy hot-fillable PET bottles
02 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd
At less than 19 g for 0.5 L, Sidel’s hot-fillable PET bottles, the Skyward and Curvy, are claimed to beat the world record for lightweighting.
Packaging Automation Eclipse tray heat sealing range
02 March, 2010 | Supplied by: MPI Australia Pty Ltd
Packaging Automation has released the Eclipse TL6 Twin Lane high-speed tray heat sealing system which has been specifically designed for reliability and performance.
Perfect Packaging FP 200 horizontal wrapping machine
02 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging
Perfect Packaging has released the FP 200, an electronic continuous box motion horizontal wrapping machine.
Sirane Sira-Cook films
02 March, 2010 | Supplied by: BioPak
Sirane has launched Sira-Cook as part of a move into film packaging. Sira-Cook is a range of innovative bags, pouches and films for packaging and cooking foods in microwaves and conventional ovens.
Sick CLV6xx barcode scanner platform
02 March, 2010 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The CLV6xx barcode scanner platform from Sick offers customised solutions all the way to the high-end segment. Besides maximum reading results, other features include the intuitive parameterisation and user interface, as well as the manifold possibilities for network and fieldbus integration.
Superformer SF1 automatic in-line case erector
02 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Emrich Industries Pty Ltd
Emrich Industries has the Superformer SF1 automatic in-line case erector available for rent. The SF1 machines erect RSC cases, fold the bottom flaps and close them with tape.
Krones MouldXpress Advanced mould-changing system
01 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
Krones’ MouldXpress Advanced system downsizes the changeover time for moulds in the Contiform, improving the availability levels of the stretch blow-moulding machine.
Banner Engineering iVu bar code reader
01 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering’s iVu bar code reader (BCR) is claimed to be the first industrial touch-screen bar code reader. It reads 11 industry-standard bar codes to facilitate advanced traceability - a critical strategy for ensuring high product quality in packaging, material handling, pharmaceutical and many industrial applications.
Primera LX900 colour label printer
01 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Peacock Bros Pty Ltd
Primera has released the LX900 colour label printer that produces labels at speeds of up to 114.3 mm/s - almost 17 times faster than the company’s LX810 printer.
Hitachi RXHD low-solvent printer
01 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Visy Technology Systems
The Hitachi RXHD printer is claimed to halve solvent use by up to 50% and increase its marking rate by around 10%.
Heuft VX OCR code verification system
01 March, 2010 | Supplied by: JW Industrial Instruments Pty Ltd
The Heuft VX OCR code verification system can be used to check the presence of best before dates (BBDs) or bar codes on filled confectionery packages and also verify their correctness.
SIPA Berchi filling machines
01 March, 2010 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
SIPA Berchi, manufacturer of stretch blow-moulding machines for the production of PET bottles, has a range of beverage processing and filling machinery due to its acquisition of beverage filling and packaging company Berchi.
