Hot fillers
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd
In addition to the existing Veloce filler based on mechanical filling valve technology, Sidel is rounding out its offering with Veloce FM, a filler with an electronic flowmeter filling valve.
Thermoformers
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Linco Food Systems
The FS series is a range of thermoformers characterised by the ability to adapt to all types of applications in the food-processing, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors. The versatile lines can process flexible as well as rigid films, with or without protective atmosphere (MAP). The FS range, which comprises three models (FS 910, FS930 and FS 950), features a distinctive design that meets users’ needs for robustness, ergonomics, easy cleaning, hygiene and safety. Moreover, this range of thermoformers benefits from a quick-change tool system that enhances productivity.
VFFS packaging system
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltd
The robag 3 ttx 320 vertical form fill and seal packaging system is a rotary double jaw (RDJ) that is claimed will double production rates.
One-way kegs
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Scholle Industries
The KeyKeg consortium has announced two new product developments for the one-way keg market — the KeyKeg disposable dispensing line and the first three KeyKeg beer and wine cooler dispensers to accommodate the new disposable dispensing line.
Desktop barcode label and receipt printer
16 March, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.peacocks.com.au
The Zebra G-Series desktop barcode label and receipt printer range from Zebra technologies provides increased durability, ease of use and claims to provide the best value of all basic desktop thermal label printers.
Portable cap torque gauge
11 December, 2008 | Supplied by: IDM Instruments
The Mark-10 Series MGTC Cap Torque Gauge features a universal grip for caps from 16.5 to 45.7 mm diameter, providing a simple solution for basic handheld cap torque testing in packaging applications.
Mt Wellington distribution centre for CCA
02 November, 2008 by Swisslog
Coca-Cola Amatil (NZ) officially opened its multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art distribution centre in Auckland in August 2008.
Cartoning new markets
01 November, 2008
In the fruit juice drinks and still water segments, carton packaging has lost market shares to PET in recent years, but worldwide, the use of carton packaging for beverages is still increasing.
Rotary vacuum fill-seal machine
13 August, 2008 | Supplied by: http://www.perfectpackaging.com.au
The RT-8BT-8VF from Leepack is a rotary vacuum fill-seal machine that is designed for handling pre-made pouches.
Automated label printer applicator
13 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Peacock Bros Pty Ltd
Weber’s 3500 label printer and label applicator is for pressure-sensitive label printing and automated label application systems. In addition to offering a broad selection of high-quality print engines featuring a range of print resolutions and label dispensing speeds, the device is now available with optional RFID print-encode engines.
Closures
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: TCL Hofmann
Based on the success of the DIN 45 closure SK 45/26 MAB MDR and the child-resistant variant SK 45/27 MAB MDR CR, Bericap has developed additional sizes with different technical features and can now offer closures for all thread profiles according to DIN 45, 44 and 60 in a uniform, attractive design for all sizes.
Auger upgrade program
01 August, 2008
Australian Filling & Packaging Machines (AFPM) has introduced an auger filler upgrade program to minimise costs and maximise benefits.
Lightweighted hotfill PET
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
Manufacturer of PET stretch blow moulding machines for the production of PET bottles, SIPA has developed lightweighting technologies for hot fill PET bottles used in the juice, tea, isotonic and flavoured-water markets.
Skin packaging
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Select Packaging Systems Pty Ltd
Chilled rather than frozen ready meals are filling the fridges of consumers in ever-increasing numbers.
Fill solution for delicate foods
01 July, 2008
Multi-Fill has recently sold a MPFSC-120-01 filling machine to a customer in the US who had a very delicate product to fill — jelly cubes. The requirement was for a filling machine that would retain the shape and size of their delicate product after it passed through the system. The jelly cubes are loaded into the low-level infeed hopper and a conveyor belt (with a special finger design) passes the product to the filling head. The food is then measured volumetrically and discharged into trays.
