Quality control for packaging
16 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Rheology Solutions Pty Ltd
The efficiency of many packaging processes, like flow wrapping with flexible packaging or stacking/filling rigid, thermoformed or injection moulded packaging can be influenced by many parameters. Foremost amongst these is the molecular architecture of the polymer(s) used in the packaging material. This may be even more critical for recycled or reprocessed materials.
Packaging machine extends shelf life of soup
16 February, 2011 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
The BencoPack aseptic form-fill-seal machine has been used to extend the shelf life of packaged soup for Korean food company, Pulmuone.
Multi-lane metal detection system for meat patties
16 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Dynamic Inspection Ltd
Dynamic Inspection recently supplied a Fortress four-lane metal detection system for inspecting frozen meat patties to an Australian manufacturer.
Emmeci Elettronica Easy-Charge adhesive granule automatic loader
15 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Esko Australia Pty Ltd
The Emmeci Elettronica Easy-Charge is an automatic loader for adhesive granules that is suitable for most common brands of hot melt systems.
Marking systems
15 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Sunlec International Pty Ltd
The Grafoplast wire marking system is capable of marking wires, cables, data cabling, terminal blocks, contactors, relays, PLCs, etc.
FlexLink X45 and X45e conveyor platforms
15 February, 2011 | Supplied by: FlexCAM
The X45 is a compact conveyor platform which offers easy integration with machines and space-efficient filling, production and packaging lines. The compact boundary dimensions and the ability to run in bends allow new opportunities to automate sophisticated flows in a simpler way than before. The X45 conveyor runs very smoothly, which is crucial, for example, in transporting standing vials in the pharmaceutical industry.
Techno-Pak entry-level semi-automatic fill weigh doser machine
15 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Techno-Pak Pty Ltd
Techno-Pak will be showcasing an entry-level, semi-automatic fill weigh doser machine. The modular fill weigh doser can fill pre-made bags, pouches, jars, tubs, containers and trays. With a fully programmable touch screen interface, the machine can weigh powder and granular products from 10 to 3000 g.
Result Packaging product packaging solutions
15 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Result Group
Result Packaging will have some of its product identification technology on display. Brands include: Herma, manufacturers of self-adhesive label applicators; Rea Jet, coding and marking systems; and Kora-Packmat, feeders and packaging machines. More recently, its range has expanded further to now encompass Allen coding and marking, thermal transfer and hot foil coding systems, Panther and another North American company Sealstrip, reseal and easy-open equipment suitable for any form of printed, flexible packaging.
Bagger, scales, flavouring and motion conveyor
15 February, 2011 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltd
The robag 3c vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) bagger with packaging speeds of up to 150 bags per minute accommodates a wide range of bag sizes and formats and enables rapid former changes with ‘auto connect’ and ‘unload assist’ features. Product seal detection and back seal bar design accurately detect film type and measure seal integrity.
Mecapack S3000DPL tray sealing machine
15 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Linco Food Systems
Linco Food Systems is an Australian-owned company that provides food and non-food packaging and processing solutions. The company will be exhibiting an innovative packaging line consisting of a Mecapack S3000DPL tray sealing machine using Cryovac Mirabella film and trays, in conjunction with a combined vision and robotic pick-and-place system for loading products into trays. The line will be complemented by an Espera weigh price labeller with C-wrap labelling functionality.
Swiss Pack packaging range
15 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Swiss Pack Australia
The Swiss Pack Australia product range includes flexible packaging such as film and pouches, woven PP, paper sacks and bulk bags, plastic jars, caps and closures, glass bottles, printed paperboard boxes and corrugated boxes, and plastic buckets and pails.
Peanut contamination of imported crumbed fish and seafood products
02 February, 2011
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has advised Australians with peanut allergies not to eat imported crumbed fish and crumbed seafood products that could be contaminated with undeclared peanuts.
Draft olive oil standard available for comment
17 January, 2011
Standards Australia has announced the draft standard for olive oils is now open for public comment.
Emrich ZC1 VFFS
07 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Emrich Industries Pty Ltd
The ZC1 integrated solution optimises the weigher-packaging machine combination by making the most of the Series C1 multihead weigher and the Zenith model vertical packaging machine.
Marefa bottle-filling equipment and related accessories
07 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Thermaflo
Marefa manufactures bottle-filling equipment and related accessories. The company’s products include filling machines, capping machines, labelling systems, conveyor systems and bottle-rinsing machines.
