Packaging, labelling & coding

Continuous melters

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: PTL

PTL has developed an effective range of continuous melters that have been designed to melt chocolate, compound, cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, butter and various other fats that are currently used within the chocolate, biscuit, snack and dairy industries.

Cup filler

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies

German packaging machine specialist Oystar Gasti is entering the modular age with Combiseptic 81 for filling premade cups being extended to accommodate additional servo-driven dosers, sterilisation units and sealing stations.

Thermal ink jet printer

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: APS Lighting and Safety Products

What is claimed to be the world’s only maintenance-free thermal ink jet printer for coding and marking on both porous and non-porous surfaces has been released by aps.

Tray sealing machines

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Select Packaging Systems Pty Ltd

G Mondini has launched the EVO tray sealer. With the Evolution range as its design base, the EVO has a smaller footprint so manufacturers can use their factory space more efficiently.

Label applicator

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Peacock Bros Pty Ltd

The Jetstick industrial applicator is designed for rapid bar code label application in industrial situations.

Automated label printer applicator

01 June, 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.

Sealed jellied eels

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Impact Automation Solutions

FR Bradley Ltd has purchased a Packaging Automation tray sealer to cater for a huge increase in demand for its jellied eels.

Blow moulders

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies

Sipa of Italy has appointed HBM Plastics Technologies as its sales and service partner in Australia and New Zealand for its range of PET bottle stretch blow moulding machines.

Produce carton

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Orora Fibre Packaging

SureFresh, Amcor’s latest fresh produce carton that won a Sustainability Award at the 2007 Australian Packaging Awards, combines good strength with product appearance at point-of-sale and is offered as an alternative to returnable plastic crates, expanded polystyrene (EPS) and some non-recyclable wax-coated trays.

VVF packaging system

12 May, 2008 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltd

The robag3 ttx, also known as the the 'twin configuration', combines two VFFS machines in a compact footprint, lowers utility costs and waste while providing high-performance packaging.

Hot fill systems

12 May, 2008 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies

SBC Bottling and Canning S.p.a. of Italy has developed a Unique Hot Fill Technology, which is available via HBM Packaging Technologies. The equipment is specifically designed for products such as juices, isotonics and sport drinks, teas and soups.

Resealable cans

06 May, 2008

Both aluminium and plastic cans can now be resealed by the consumer thanks to the Ball Resealable End.

Gentle packaging solutions

10 April, 2008 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltd

The robag 3 from tna is a complete accumulation, distribution and packaging system especially designed for the fresh produce market.

Form fill seal and sleeve

10 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Selpak Automation Pty Ltd

The Polyflex 8/48 (12/48) from Oystar Hassia claims a reduction in packaging material costs by comparison with conventional packaging processes. The inline sleeve applicator shortens processing cycles, minimising personnel costs, and the high-precision multi-die-cutting tool produces less waste