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Article: SFT Vibrating Wire Weighing Technology

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:55:00 GMT

In the mid-1970s K-Tron revolutionized bulk solids feeding with its introduction of the first truly digital load cell specially designed for process weighing applications. Based on an innovative vibrating wire concept, the new digital technology soon proved to be a significant advance over the analog LVDTs and strain gauges then in widespread use. By K-Tron Process Group

Article: Economics Of Feeding: Total Cost Approach To ROI

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:43:00 GMT

Feeding systems perform the important function of dosing ingredients into a food, plastics, pharmaceutical or other product in exactly the correct proportion-an extremely critical function for one small piece of the manufacturing line. An efficient and accurate feeding system, whether gravimetric or volumetric, can pay for itself quickly by producing material cost savings and keeping the process line up and running reliably. By K-Tron Process Group

Datasheet: Cap Torque Measuring Unit

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:47:53 GMT

The TM 200 is a torque-measuring device specially designed to work on bottle caps. The exact determination, especially of the opening torque, is a quality-defining factor. Use of the TM 200 provides reliable assurance and documentation that caps have been closed with the appropriate amount of torque.

Flyer: Higher Short-term Accuracy With K-Tron's Electronic Screw Speed Modulation

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:40:00 GMT

Single screw feeders, particularly at low rates, can have an unsteady feed rate within one revolution of the screw, resulting in mass flow pulsation. Spiral or full flight single screw feeders exhibit this pulsation more commonly than other screw configurations.

Brochure: Dryers

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:29:00 GMT

Premier Pneumatics' energy efficient, dual tower desiccant bed dryers provide capacities of 50 to 4000 lb./hr. (22 to 1800 kg./hr.). Process air with a - 40� F dew point is guaranteed. A wide range of hopper sizes are available as well as a choice of voltages and a high heat option.

Flyer: Gravimetric Continuous Blenders

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:23:00 GMT

Premier ProRate™/Gravimetric blenders consist of one to eight ingredient feeders and a microprocessor-based controller.

Brochure: Bag Dump Station

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:16:00 GMT

The manual Bag Dump Station is designed to ensure a clean, dust-controlled environment while making it easy to unload material received in bags. As the operator unloads material, the bag dump station's fan draws dust-laden air away from the operator with its direct drive fan.

Flyer: Diverter Valves

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:11:00 GMT

Premier Diverter Valves direct material from one source to multiple destinations. The cylindrical, cast housing provides a smooth, lowresistance path for the conveying air and material. One outlet is in line with the inlet, and the other is offset 30 degrees. the diverter valve is ideal for use in pressure systems.

SP64 Portable Sphere Spectrophotometer

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:29:17 GMT

Portable Sphere Spectrophotometer

MOCON - Permeation Systems, Leak Detectors, Headspace Analyzers

Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:56:00 GMT

MOCON develops, markets, and manufactures permeation systems, headspace analyzers, leak detection instruments as well as providing consulting and testing services on barrier packaging materials for oxygen transmission rate (OTR) and water vapor transmission rate WVTR)...

New High Power Machine Vision LED Ring Lights At LDDLIGHT.com

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:48:00 GMT

The new IHR Series High Power Ring Lights from LDDLIGHT.com are designed for applications requiring high light intensity, illumination of large areas or long working distances. Unique within our Ring Series, IHR's are equipped with Power LEDs that provide significantly higher output when compared to more conventional LED ring lights

Datasheet: SATO CG Series

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:42:00 GMT

With superior performance and affordable price, these 2" or 4", 203 or 305 dpi, Direct Thermal/Thermal printers are best in their class. The SATO CG Series models are delivered stock out of the box with competitive emulations onboard, optimal interfaces (built in USB standard) and an anti-microbial casing for outstanding performance in clinical and processing environments.

New AZOTE Brochure And Free CD-ROM Demonstrate Benefits Of Using Closed-Cell Foam Packaging

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:07:30 GMT

Zotefoams Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of cross-linked block foams, in an attempt to further educate its client base to the benefits of its industry-leading packaging products, has developed a new six-page color brochure that highlights how its AZOTE line of closed-cell foam packaging can best be used in protective-packaging applications

Find Out With METTLER TOLEDO's Trio Of Free Guides

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:39:00 GMT

METTLER TOLEDO has produced a series of free guides that help guarantee consistent product quality and brand integrity, while maximising production efficiency

Amcor Rigid Plastics Unveils 12oz Ring Neck PET Container To Replace Glass

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:19:00 GMT

Amcor Rigid Plastics, the world's leading producer of PET Packaging, has launched a 12oz ring neck PET bottle as a glass replacement option for premium food and beverage brands including sauces, dressings, condiments, and ready-to-drink (RTD) teas and juices

Heritage Packaging Earns Eastman Chemical's Excellence Award

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:24:00 GMT

Heritage Packaging in Victor, NY, is the proud recipient of the 2009 Eastman Supplier Excellence Award, bestowed by the esteemed Eastman Chemical Company

Amcor Rigid Plastics Is New Name For Former Amcor PET Packaging Business

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:45:00 GMT

Amcor Rigid Plastics is the new corporate name for the former Amcor PET Packaging business based here in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The newly renamed business group is among seven operating units that were organized following the recent US$1.9B acquisition of parts of Alcan Packaging by parent company Amcor Ltd. Amcor Rigid Plastics consists of Amcor PET Packaging; Bericap North America, a plastic closures joint venture between Amcor and the Bericap Group; and the plastics container unit of Alcan's global pharmaceutical business

Wulftec Launches A New Line Of Pallet Conveyors

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:00:09 GMT

Leading North American manufacturer Wulftec / M.J. Maillis has just launched A New Line of Pallet Conveyors.

Wulftec Introduces The SMHPA-200 Portable Automatic Turntable Stretch Wrapper

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:32:31 GMT

Leading North American manufacturer Wulftec / M.J. Maillis has just launched the new SMHPA-200 High Profile Portable Automatic Turntable Stretch Wrapper.

Innovative Eco-Friendly Re-Use For Plastic Water Bottles Granted Patent

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:47:00 GMT

KleinCepts, Inc., developer of the Eco-Connect Bottle System, is pleased to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a new patent, U.S. Patent No. 7,644,828, for its Bottle Container Coupling System. The new patent ensures broad protection to bottle suppliers or beverage marketers that license this innovative technology to create widespread re-use of their empty plastic containers - standard, lightweight, biodegradable or even new plant-based bottles

SPE Names Recipients Of GPEC 2010 Environmental Awards

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:13:00 GMT

The Plastics Environmental Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) recently announced the recipients of the Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC) 2010 Environmental Stewardship Awards

WS Packaging Group Awarded Patent For FlexWrap, Extended Text Label

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Patent Office has awarded a patent to WS Packaging Group, Inc. for its FlexWrap, extended text label, which is part of its MultiVision line of extended text labels.

Schneider Packaging And Lantech Integrate Palletizing/Wrapping

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:07:00 GMT

Schneider Packaging Equipment and Lantech introduce the Stack and Wrap Palletizing/Stretch Wrapping Cell combining two or more lines into a centralized automated palletizing stretch wrapping station

The New SuperLock Has Barrier Protection On All Surfaces

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT

A new product on the market is the thin wall packaging SuperLock. Thanks to our innovatory effort, we have successfully developed a food packaging product that doubles or even triples shelf life

New METSFT PE Formable/Lidding Film Offers Cost-Saving Alternative In Non-Barrier Packaging Applications

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:33:00 GMT

New METSFT metallocene monolayer PE is a deep-draw formable packaging film that offers a cost-saving alternative to formable nylon and multilayer coextruded films when used in non-barrier applications for frozen food, medical components, electronics, pharmacy mailers and retail shippers.

Advantage - Pack Expo: PMMI And NPTA Alliance Launch DistriPak Pavilion At Pack Expo International

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:13:00 GMT

The DistriPak Pavilion will make its PACK EXPO International debut this fall (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31-Nov. 3), according to PACK EXPO organizer and producer PMMI. The pavilion is sponsored by NPTA Alliance (formerly the National Paper Trade Association)

GMA To Co-Locate Manufacturing Excellence Conference At Pack EXPO International

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:53:00 GMT

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is partnering with the Packing Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) and co-locating the first ever Manufacturing Excellence Conference during this fall's PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct 31-Nov 3).

Advantage - Pack Expo: Reusable Packaging Association To Sponsor New Pavilion At Pack Expo 2010

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:03:00 GMT

PMMI announces that this October's PACK EXPO (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31 - Nov. 3) will feature the new Reusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA)

Case Study: Century-Old Finlay's Future Looks Bright With X-Rite

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:40:00 GMT

Originally founded in Hartford CT at the end of the 19th century, Finlay is now in its 133rd year in business. Today, the award-winning company employs over 100 people and is one of the most successful and innovative printing and marketing solution firms in North America. Finlay's customers tend to be highly branded companies in a variety of markets including: education, corporate, retail point-of-sale, financial services and design. By X-Rite, Inc.

Rennco Announces New Packager Model

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Rennco manufacturer of vertical bagging systems is proud to announce its introduction of the Model Vertic�L-PP vertical form fill seal packager

Case Study: Checkweighers Save Bagel Manufacturer Lots Of Dough

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:40:00 GMT

One wholesale bagel baker in the Pacific Northwest attributes its success to their willingness to go the extra mile to meet their customers' quality standards. In this case, that extra mile was represented by over-apportioning dough to ensure that the finished bagels were at or above the specification weight. This policy was good for customer satisfaction, but not very good for profitability. By Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed

Case Study: The Really Cool Food Company Relies On AdvanChek X-Ray Inspection Systems And Beltweigh XE Checkweighers

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:28:00 GMT

As a leading manufacturer of natural and organic fresh prepared foods, The Really Cool Food Company takes great care to assure products are delicious and safe. As the final touch in its quality-conscious endeavor, The Really Cool Food Company relies on AdvanChek x-ray inspection systems from Metter- Toledo Safeline and Beltweigh XE checkweighers from Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed at their new production center, which opened in October 2008 to prepare combination meals, entrees, salads and side dishes. By Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed

Contract Manufacturing

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:50:00 GMT

Along with custom die cutting and printing on a wide variety of substrates, ATL offers kit assembly, pouching, cold sealing, and custom packaging.

Datasheet: ProTrac 140/220 Fill Station

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:20:00 GMT

The ProTrac 140 and 220's SERVO Driven Fill Station provides push button control and setup recall for all fill station adjustments.

High Performance Label Applicator With The "X Factor" - The New ALritma X From ALTech UK

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:33:00 GMT

Capable of speeds of up to 100 linear metres per min (or up to 900 labels per minute dependent on size and pitch), with a labelling accuracy even with speed variation of better than +/- 1mm, the new ALritma really is a high performance label applicator in every sense

European Bioplastics Welcomes French Framework Agreement On Compostable Waste Bags

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:44:00 GMT

European Bioplastics, the association of the bioplastics industry in Europe, welcomes the recently signed framework agreement supporting compostable bio-based plastic waste bags in France

White Paper: 11 Ways To Increase OEE And Productivity By Automating Pharmaceutical And Medical Device Production Lines

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:32:00 GMT

Companies in all industries seek ways to increase their "Sustainability Advantage" as today's eco-aware consumers more often base their purchasing decisions on such considerations as a company's efforts to reduce their carbon foot print, incorporate re-usable or recyclable packaging, and increase their use of renewable energy sources. By ESS Technologies, Inc.

FAQ: The Benefits Of Robotics In Pharmaceutical Packaging

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:21:00 GMT

The Benefits Of Robotics In Pharmaceutical Packaging by ESS Technologies, Inc. By ESS Technologies, Inc.

Application Note: Selecting An Automatic Cartoner

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:13:00 GMT

Cartoners provide packaging for a wide variety of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and consumer products. Cartoners come in two basic configurations: Horizontal, where the product is loaded into the carton from the side and vertical, where the product is loaded from the top. By ESS Technologies, Inc.

White Paper: The Advantages Of Robotic Palletizers Compared To Conventional Layer Palletizers

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:02:00 GMT

Palletizing has evolved since the days when manual stacking presented the only solution. Today low infeed and high infeed layer palletizers can be specified to automate the process, reducing back injuries and increasing speed and efficiency. By ESS Technologies, Inc.

Application Note: Horizontal Vs. Vertical Case Packers: Choosing The Correct Solution

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:54:00 GMT

ESS Technologies, Inc. case packers provide a high performance solution for collating and placing packaged products into secondary cases. The Model K 15 Automatic Horizontal Case Packer and Model V 30 Vertical Robotic Case Packer both offer high performance, a very small footprint, fast changeover, and ease of maintenance. By ESS Technologies, Inc.

SATO D508/D512 High-Volume Desktop Printer

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:55:00 GMT

With PRICES THAT BEGIN AT $695 for 305 dpi printing, the SATO D500 Series weighs in with GREAT PRICE PERFORMANCE! The SATO D508/D512 Direct Thermal Printer is a complete, high-performance on-site labeling system. Employing either 203dpi or 305dpi print head, the D508/D512 produces sharp looking graphics and small point-size text with excellent legibility. It can print labels up to four inches in width and provides an economical labeling solution for most applications.