APS Apsolute thermal inkjet marking system
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: APS Asia Pacific
The Apsolute thermal inkjet marking system can be used to meet the increasingly stringent need of manufacturers to track and trace product to the point of production. Designed as a replacement for traditional continuous inkjet, laser, thermal ribbon and other coding technologies for both primary and secondary packaging applications, the system is capable of printing independent information on several production lines simultaneously.
Asset filling automation range
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Packserv Pty Ltd
The Asset Packaging Machines four-head automatic filler for liquids (including particles and suspensions) and lotions is very easy to operate. It has a fill range from 5 mL to 5 L, is easy to adjust (fill volumes, nozzles heights) and the controls are clearly marked, making it user friendly and easy to understand.
Earthcycle tray
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: J-Tech Systems Pty Ltd
Launched in Canada, the Earthcycle Packaging range of backyard compostable trays is available in two colours - natural earth and black. The contemporary and functional tray line was specially designed for the agriculture industry, with protection and merchandising in mind.
Hot-fill bottles without vacuum absorption panels
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
SIPA, a manufacturer of stretch blow-moulding machines for the production of PET bottles, can now produce hot-fill bottles that do not have vacuum absorption panels.
GS Italia volumetric food piston filling machinery
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
GS Italia is a manufacturer of volumetric food piston filling machinery. Its volumetric piston fillers are specifically designed for fresh food manufacturers, for products ranging from liquids to viscous products such as paste, semi paste or semi-thick liquids such as bolognese sauces, filling both cold and hot products (to a max of 90°C).
Black glass for beer bottles
01 November, 2010 | Supplied by: O-I Asia Pacific
Glass packaging manufacturer Owens-Illinois, has launched a black glass in the Asia-Pacific marketplace following consumer research indicating a strong preference for this colour.
Sealing technology to reduce film packaging
01 November, 2010 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
International Food Partners Ltd (IFP) has released a sealing technology for flexible packaging that is claimed to be able to save food manufacturers thousands of tonnes of film per year, while also improving seal integrity.
Fish packaging that’s overproof and recyclable
01 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Stora Enso Australia Pty Ltd
Fish processing company V Hukkanen Oy is launching its Kalaneuvos marinated salmon strips in microwaveable and ovenproof Stora Enso DeLight modified atmosphere packaging. The board package replaces the aluminium tray that was used previously.
Packaging for fresh food requires speed and reliability
01 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Aldus - Tronics Pty Ltd
Taking delivery of fresh salads direct from growers, packaging in see-through retail packs for supermarkets and other retailers and then despatching for arrival in fresh condition for retail shelves as ready-to-eat is a highly disciplined operation.
A monobloc concept for the dry end
06 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
The field-proven technology of monobloc machine synchronisation can now be used for packaging functions as well: Krones has also come up with a monobloc solution for the dry end. The Ergobloc D (for Dry) combines field-proven standard machines with innovative new designs to create a holistically harmonised system for end-of-the-line packaging and palletising. It can be used for canning lines, non-returnable-glass lines and non-returnable-PET lines in all speed categories.
Biscuit packaging made easier
07 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Enmin Pty Ltd
Gourmet biscuits are in increasing demand in various sectors of the consumer market, from airlines to health food shops to the regular supermarket outlets. With this increase comes the requirement to handle the biscuits in the most efficient manner, avoiding damage and reducing the manual handling in meeting with attractive packaging parameters.
Goglio G300 coffee packaging solution
06 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Jet Technologies
Goglio’s G300 coffee packaging solution is suitable for 250 g and 1 kg coffee bean packs.
Zebra RW 420 Print Station
06 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Peacock Bros Pty Ltd
Zebra’s RW 420 Print Station is a single, compact, lightweight and rugged mobile workforce tool that integrates the RW 420 printer directly into its design. The unit can house a removable Motorola MC70 or MC75 mobile computer and enables both the printer and handheld to be charged at once.
Perfect Packaging FP096 flow wrapper
06 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging
The FP096 flow wrapper has the reel at the bottom and is used in the packaging of fragile, irregular or heavy products which need to be carried by the packaging material, such as pasta, seafood, cutlery, plastic bags and multipacks. The flow wrapper is capable of wrapping up to 220 packs/min.
Kraton D1183 BT polymer
06 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Kraton Polymers Aust & New Zealand
D1183 BT SIS-grade polymer is suitable for use in many adhesive applications including thermal printing labels, high-temperature-resistant labels and elastic labels. It is suitable for adhesives in hygiene applications and its shear strength is claimed to be particularly good at 37°C.
