Leepack rotary vacuum fill-seal machine
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging
The Leepack RT-8BT-8VF rotary vacuum fill-seal machine has been designed for handling pre-made pouches. The machine operates by picking up an empty pouch which is stored in a magazine, transferring the pouch into grippers, opening the pouch, filling it with product, then transferring it into the chamber and then vacuuming the pouch. The machine then seals and cools the top seal, finally discharging the filled and vacuumed pouch.
Touch-screen print system streamlines JC’s operation
23 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Visy Technology Systems
JC’s Quality Foods has developed an enviable reputation in the Australian nuts, dried fruit and snack food markets. From a one-van operation, established by founder and CEO Joe Cannatelli back in 1994, the business has grown substantially as its product range has expanded to meet the demands of a healthier Australian lifestyle and diet.
Combined metal detector/checkweigher
23 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Dynamic Inspection Ltd
Dynamic Inspection, which manufactures metal detectors and checkweighers for use in the food processing industry in New Zealand and exports them internationally, has launched a truly integrated combination metal detection and checkweighing system.
Ishida DACS-CW multi-lane checkweigher
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd
Ishida has launched a multi-lane checkweigher with up to six lanes which can handle the same volume as several checkweighers, leading to cost and space savings.
Wraparound labeller
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: JW Industrial Instruments Pty Ltd
The Heuft Tornado R is an efficient wraparound labeller that is equipped with a servo-controlled belt for the particularly precise application of wraparound labels and technologies for a sustainable final product check.
Full container inspection for glass and PET lines
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: JW Industrial Instruments Pty Ltd
The Heuft eXaminer XO not only identifies solid foreign objects but also lower density contamination in filled, transparent bottles. The full container inspection system is equipped with optical and radiometric inspection technologies for this. Therefore, it is suitable for safeguarding product quality along glass and PET lines.
Roll-fed shrink films
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison has announced that its Roll Materials division has entered into a collaboration agreement with Polysack Plastic Industries to exclusively distribute and sell Polysack’s Polyphane Fit roll-fed shrink films in Australia and New Zealand.
Multi-head weigher and bagger
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Primepac Automation
The robust Primo Weigher is available in 10- and 14-head configurations and is designed for high-speed applications. The weigher has an open frame design and is equipped with a large 375 mm colour touch screen. It is easy to operate with a remotely mounted control panel and is easy to clean and maintain. Weigh and fill over 100 cycles per minute and be accurate to the gram.
Shrink labelling for contoured bottles
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Avery Dennison
Polysack’s Polyphane Fit shrink labelling has been developed especially for contoured bottles.
Ink jet coding
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Dy-Mark Identification Solutions
The Videojet 1000 series of ink jet printers includes the 1210 and 1510 small character continuous ink jet printers. The two models satisfy the needs of low-duty applications, right through to heavy-duty use.
Express bar codes online
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: GS1 Australia
GS1 Australia has launched an express website for new members to order authorised GS1 bar code numbers online.
Rigid PET films
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Klockner Pentaplast (Australia) Pty Ltd
Klöckner Pentaplast has partnered with Packaging 2.0 LLC to introduce SmartCycle rigid PET films. Made from recycled plastic beverage bottles and designed to help meet packaging sustainability goals, SmartCycle films are used for general-purpose, food and all-plastic box packaging applications.
PET hotfill option
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty Ltd
With its NitroHotfill process, Krones AG is offering an alternative to conventional hotfill processes.
PET stretch blow moulding machine
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
PET stretch blow moulding machine manufacturer SIPA has released Sincro-Tribloc, which incorporates the blowing, labelling and filling/capping of PET containers.
Aseptic filling of sensitive beverages
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd
Sidel’s Predis dry preform decontamination system, initially used for beverages distributed in the cold chain, can now also be used for products sold at ambient temperature.
