Packaging, labelling & coding

Inspection system for cans

30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Russell Technologies

Applied Vision Corporation has signed on to provide inspection systems for 11 new can manufacturing plants in 10 countries. Each new plant will install multiple Applied Vision systems to inspect everything from the quality of ends to decoration accuracy. Major can manufacturers, including CanPack, Crown, Impress and Rexam, are among the backers of the new projects located across the globe in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.

GI symbol revamp

30 October, 2009

The launch of the new-look GI Symbol makes selecting healthy foods and beverages even easier for consumers.

Simply shake, tear and shoot

30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Amcor Global

Kerry Foods, a major supplier of chilled foods across Ireland and the UK, has chosen Amcor Stickpack for its recently launched Cheestrings Shots, a new product development that adds variety to the popular Cheestrings.

Fresh ’n Fruity lids for yoghurt

30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Chadwicks

New Zealand’s number one yoghurt brand Fresh ’n Fruity has been given a fresh new look with lids supplied by Chadwicks.

Safeguarding Nestlé coffee capsules

30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Selpak Automation Pty Ltd

The market for individual coffee portions is booming. According to a report by the German Coffee Association, the share of overall coffee consumption made up by individual portions has increased tenfold in the last five years.

Packaging vision system

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty Ltd

The Multivac Vision System (MVS) can be used for both controlling packaging robots and quality control.

Induction cap sealer

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Splatt Engineering Group

The Enercon Industries Super Seal Touch induction cap sealer offers increased sealing speeds, a completely reengineered cap inspection system, an intuitively designed touch-screen interface, simplified set-up and operation, and a host of capabilities for internal monitoring and remote network communications.

Desktop bar code label and receipt printers

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Peacock Bros Pty Ltd

Zebra Technologies has introduced a new version of its LP series of desktop bar code label and receipt printers - the LP/TLP2824 Plus. Packed with high-performance features, the LP/TLP 2824 Plus series offers an ultra-compact footprint and reliable high-speed label and receipt printing onto media up to 50.8 mm wide.

Lid cutting tool

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Chadwicks

Chadwicks tool bank now includes more than 400 cutting tools so the company can offer a multitude of uniquely shaped heat seal pre-cut lids.

Bagger

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: ADM Packaging Automation

The ADM-X240 bagging machine features a Panasonic PLC that offers high-end quality program control and investment security. The ADM-X240 is custom built as a standard bagger to ADM specification. The provisions made by ADM make this up-gradable from a standard model to a special-purpose machine for applications to include zipper interface, four-edge seal, valve application and more.

Multilayer films for food contact

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Cardia Bioplastics

Cardia Bioplastics has released the Cardia Biohybrid-based range of films that comply with the European Commission standard 2002/72 EC for food contact.

IP68-rated vision sensors

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

The Banner Engineering PresencePlus P4 IP68-rated, sealed Omni vision sensors feature a compact, yet durable nickel-plated aluminium housing. The P4 sealed vision sensor withstands demanding washdown conditions - as well as dust and debris common in harsh-duty environments - with the use of an integrated ring light or lens cover.