Uhlmann Blister Express Centre BEC300 blister and cartoning machine
28 February, 2011 | Supplied by: MPI Australia Pty Ltd
MPI Australia will be launching Uhlmann Blister Express Centre BEC300 - a combination of blister and cartoning machine and an economy model of Fette tablet press. The company is also exhibiting inspection equipment consisting of Safeline Profile series metal detectors, IP69K-rated OCS heavy-duty washdown checkweigher as well as a newly released economy checkweigher; Safeline X-ray machines and Combination system; a unique concept of economical bagging of consumable and industrial products and protective packaging from its Autobag range of equipment; Automac tray stretch wrapping machine and PA Tray top lid sealing machine; Shrinkmaster (L bar sealer and shrink tunnel); and Cryovac polyolefin shrink film.
APS ink range
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: APS Asia Pacific
APS has expanded its ink range for non-porous date coding applications which are suitable for confectionary manufacturers, ice-cream and snack food industries.
Wraparound case packers installed for Arnott’s
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd
A custom-built, end-of-line packaging solution consisting of four wraparound case packers has been designed, built and installed by Cermex for biscuit manufacturer Arnott’s. The packaging solution requirements were to move from manual to automated case packing as well as changing the company’s secondary packaging from regular slotted containers (RSC) to wraparound blanks. A quick start-up of four production lines simultaneously while maintaining the integrity of the product was essential and the solution needed to be able to accommodate frequent form changeovers. An exponential increase in speed to 12.5 cases/min and a maximum pack speed of 175 packets/min was also required.
Dipileg moulded plastic tub
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Jet Technologies
The Dipileg moulded plastic tub with in-built serving utensils is suitable for a wide range of food applications. The container is available in a range of shapes and sizes and works well with most fill and seal machines.
GS1 Australia calls for global food safety
22 February, 2011
GS1 Australia has called for a new approach to food labelling policy, as it collaborates with AFGC to launch a new app which delivers detailed extended packaging product data to consumers.
Sick Lector 620 series image-processing code readers
18 February, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The image-processing code reader Lector 620 series is suitable for all code types and marking methods. It features compact design, industry-compatible integration into different IT environments, intuitive operation and good reading performance for product traceability and protection against product counterfeiting. Variant types in the series include: Eco as the basic variant, Standard as the device for rapid implementation of universal applications, and High Speed for high-speed solutions, among other things, in packaging or document handling as well as DPM for markings applied directly.
SIG Combibloc combiCap lightweight screw cap
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Visy Industries
With the screw cap combiCap, SIG Combibloc has expanded its product range by adding a screw cap that weighs just 1.85 g. The closure can be applied to carton packs using existing closure applicators with a minor adjustment.
Fibre King WAP25-150 Wraparound Robotic Case Packer
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Fibre King Pty Ltd
The Fibre King WAP25-150 Wraparound Robotic Case Packer uses pick-and-place robotic collators for individual product orientation and diverting with a wraparound case packing system. It will handle up to 25 cases/min.
Dalsa BOA Smart Camera
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Adept Turnkey Solutions
The Dalsa BOA Smart Camera is packaged with application software and is available in monochrome, colour and high-resolution models. Providing a scalable vision solution, the camera is suitable for a range of applications including positioning robotic food handlers, blister pack verification and bottle cap and safety seal verification.
Chiorino DG series transmission belts
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Chiorino Australia
The DG-E 10/30 and DG-E 10/40 transmission belts are the thermoplastic alternative to traditional Chiorino polyamide belts of the DG series for folder gluers in the cardboard industry. They are also suitable for power transmission as live roller drives in other industrial fields and are used on cardboard box-folding machines.
Proseal GT2 tray sealer
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Proseal Australia
The GT2 tray sealer is used to reduce waste in soft fruit packaging, while also delivering energy savings, reliable performance and cost efficiency.
Krones and Kosme labelling range
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, will be sharing a stand with its subsidiary Kosme. Together with Kosme, Krones is showcasing its labelling solutions for both small and mid-tier bottlers, and for the high output category as well.
Krones DecoBloc labeller
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
The Krones DecoBloc is a labeller that can cope with all dress variants.
Packaging machinery at AUSPACK PLUS 2011
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging
Perfect Packaging will be showcasing its Rotary Pouch Filling & Sealing machine from Leepack which meets the growing demand for re-sealable packaging in pouches. It will also feature two newly released flow wrapping machines from Tecno Pack. Model FP 015 is an entry level 3 servo drive rotary sealer, and Model FP 025 box motion, in an extra wide version, is capable of wrapping an endless variety of products in the food and non-food sectors.
QuickLabel Systems Vivo! Touch digital label printer
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
The QuickLabel Systems Vivo! Touch is a high-resolution, high-speed ‘intelligent’ colour label printer that is capable of printing colour labels ‘on the fly’, in high print quality for in-house label printing by end-user manufacturers. The printer uses a 1.6 GHz internal computer to process large amounts of variable label data and coordinate label jobs, printing colour labels in high speeds of 5 ips.
