Packaging, labelling & coding

Metal detector

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: JW Industrial Instruments Pty Ltd

The Lock Inspection Systems MET 30+ Universal metal detector is distributed in Australia by JW Industrial Instruments.

Packaging and label inspection

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Industrial Photonics

PPT Vision has added the Right-Angle T-Series intelligent camera to its series of Impact smart cameras. The camera is paired with PPT Vision’s full Impact software suite, which solves challenging industrial vision applications such as product or feature inspection, location and identification. Impact smart cameras employ closely integrated vision software and hardware to deliver a sophisticated solution for vial inspection, label inspection, optical character recognition and many other machine vision applications.

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.

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.

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.

Contract VFFS packing

28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Precisionpack

Precisionpack has increased its production capacity with the arrival of its second vertical form, fill and seal machine from Bosch.

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.

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.