Packaging, labelling & coding

Primera AP bottle label applicators

13 May, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.peacocks.com.au/primera_bottle_label_applicator.html

The Primera AP Series bottle applicators can apply labels to the front, back or front and back together on most cylindrical products, quickly and easily, saving the user time and normal label application costs.

Bottle label applicators

09 April, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.peacocks.com.au/primera_bottle_label_applicator.html

Primera's AP-Series bottle label applicators are a suitable semi-automatic labeling solution for cylindrical containers as well as many tapered containers, including bottles, cans, jars and tubes.

Propac Industrial hot-fill packaging system

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Propac Industrial Pty Ltd

Propac Industrial has helped Ampac Flexibles to develop an integrated, liquid hot-fill packaging system for the North American market.

Thermal transfer/direct label printer

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Visy Technology Systems

The Mach4 Label Printer utilises direct thermal printing and thermal transfer printing through the use of inked ribbons. Three basic models are available: Mach4-B with label tear-off plate, version P with additional label dispensing, and version C with tear-off plate and label cutter. Three print heads with resolutions of 203, 300 and 600 dpi are offered and these are interchangeable.

Compostable extruded tube netting

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: BioPak

BioPak has launched BioNet compostable extruded net tubing.

One-way kegs

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Scholle Industries

The KeyKeg consortium has announced two new product developments for the one-way keg market — the KeyKeg disposable dispensing line and the first three KeyKeg beer and wine cooler dispensers to accommodate the new disposable dispensing line.

Metal detectors

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Dynamic Inspection Ltd

Dynamic Inspection has introduced a high-sensitivity metal detector for non-conductive products that is able to detect down to 1.5 mm ferrous and 2.0 mm stainless in a 350 mm high aperture. The system is suitable for dry applications such as powders, rice grains, etc. Smaller apertures detect smaller contaminants.

HMPS5000 wraparound case packer

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Hot Melt Packing Systems

The fully automatic HMPS5000 wraparound case packer can be used to eliminate end-of-line labour constraints.

Label printing software

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Visy Technology Systems

Nicelabel labelling software features over 50 drivers for commercially available local or network-connected label printers, including Visytech’s range of CAB printers.

Hot fillers

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

In addition to the existing Veloce filler based on mechanical filling valve technology, Sidel is rounding out its offering with Veloce FM, a filler with an electronic flowmeter filling valve.

Ultrasonic sealing for food and confectionary

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Nupac Industries Pty Ltd

Bosch Packaging Technology has introduced ultrasonic sealing technology for vertical form, fill and seal machinery for use in food and confectionery packaging applications. Ultrasonic sealing is a method for joining thermoplastic materials together by emitting acoustic vibrations, creating a tight, strong seam for closures in doy-style stand-up pouches, gusseted and pillowbag packaging formats.

Thermoformers

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Linco Food Systems

The FS series is a range of thermoformers characterised by the ability to adapt to all types of applications in the food-processing, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors. The versatile lines can process flexible as well as rigid films, with or without protective atmosphere (MAP). The FS range, which comprises three models (FS 910, FS930 and FS 950), features a distinctive design that meets users’ needs for robustness, ergonomics, easy cleaning, hygiene and safety. Moreover, this range of thermoformers benefits from a quick-change tool system that enhances productivity.