Maer WM500 TC 10 rotary cutting machine for large-mouth PET containers
19 February, 2013Maer has released the WM500 TC 10 rotary cutting machine for the high-speed , low-cost production of PET large-mouth containers for products such as mayonnaise and sauces.
TechnoWrapp B300 Stretch Wrapping Machine
15 February, 2013The TechnoWrapp B300 Stretch Wrapping Machine has an arm with a patented ring guide that rotates around the load at 45 rpm, wrapping 130 pallets/h with 10 wraps for each pallet.
Exair 54″ Super Ion Air Knife
07 February, 2013Exair’s 54″ Super Ion Air Knife neutralises static electricity while blowing away dust and particulates from printed surfaces, paper, plastics and three-dimensional shapes.
AND&OR Fully Automatic Linear Neck & Lateral Handle Applicators
21 January, 2013The AND&OR Fully Automatic Linear Neck & Lateral Handle Applicators orientate and insert polyethylene (PE) handles on empty PET bottles.
Cermex FlexiCase multifunction top-loading case packer
13 December, 2012Cermex has expanded its product range to include the personal and home care markets with the Flexicase multifunction top-loading case packer, which forms, loads and seals.
Two new members for APPMA
05 December, 2012APPMA has welcomed IDM Instruments and Lantech Asia Pacific as the association’s two newest members.
Shelf friendly packaging - is there a problem here?
26 November, 2012 by Ralph Moyle MAIP, National President, Australian Institute of PackagingWhile shelf friendly packaging (SFP) has been part of the Australian retail landscape for nearly 10 years, it is a process and a function that few understand.
Volumetric filler upgrade options for multi-fill machines
22 November, 2012Multi-Fill has released a number of upgrade options for its MPFSC-120 and MPFSH-75 model filling machines, including the post dump hopper and a filling head redesign that aids cleaning.
Niverplast automatic camera counting packaging line
16 November, 2012Niverplast has released a YouTube video of its automatic camera counting packaging line in action.
Riggs serves up efficiency for organic food manufacturer
12 November, 2012Increasing product demand led organic food manufacturer Rod & Ben’s to automate its filling line. Riggs Autopack supplied the company with a volumetric filling and lidding line for its range of soups.
Zip-Pak Vector resealable matrix for flexible packaging
07 November, 2012The Zip-Pak Vector resealable matrix closes securely, without exact alignment of opposing segments, to provide an airtight seal. It has been designed for integration into existing flexible packaging lines.
MOSCA Stainless Steel Automatic Strapping Machines
06 November, 2012MOSCA’s Stainless Steel Automatic Strapping machines use ultrasonic sealing technology that allows immediate use of machine on start-up, gives high seal strength and increases strapping speed by up to 50%.
Tetra Pak Bulkpak Heat Sealers for bulk bags or bins
30 October, 2012Bulkpak Heat Sealers from Tetra Pak are designed for all bulk bags or bins with a barrier liner suitable for heat sealing. The sealers are said to give a perfect seal regardless of the film thickness variations.
Result Packaging reseal, reclose and easy-open packaging systems
19 October, 2012Result Packaging can add either a reseal, reclose or easy-open feature to users’ packaging materials between the packaging printing and filling stage, or add application technology to existing filling or forming machinery.
Bradman Lake Group DRT robotic top loader
18 October, 2012The Bradman Lake Group will showcase its updated version of the DRT robotic yop loader at PackExpo in Chicago. The top loader features a dual race track (DRT) that can produce either flat pack or edge collations.
