Packaging, labelling & coding

FSC-certified beverage cartons

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Visy Industries

SIG Combibloc has launched FSC-certified beverage cartons for fruit juice drinks and ice teas in Europe.

Induction cap sealer

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Splatt Engineering Group

The Enercon Industries Super Seal Touch induction cap sealer offers increased sealing speeds, a completely reengineered cap inspection system, an intuitively designed touch-screen interface, simplified set-up and operation, and a host of capabilities for internal monitoring and remote network communications.

Lid cutting tool

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Chadwicks

Chadwicks tool bank now includes more than 400 cutting tools so the company can offer a multitude of uniquely shaped heat seal pre-cut lids.

Eco-friendly slider

28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Zip-Pak Pty Ltd

The Zip-Pak Slider Advantage is a smaller slider solution designed with less material to reduce manufacturing costs and decrease a package’s environmental footprint.

Combined metal detector/checkweigher

28 October, 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.