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Associated Packaging’s new Poly-Star rollfed labeler has servo driven star wheels, infeed worm and label web registration. Label and container changeover time is minimized by simply dialing a package change on the touch panel control, which causes a synchronized homing of all related components in combination with a unique knife module and segmented label vacuum cylinder—making for extreme flexibility size to size.
Associated Packaging Equipment Corporation (Booth S-535) will launch a quick changeover version of its Polystar® inline rollfed labelers at PACK EXPO. Incorporating PacDrive™ servo-driven star wheels, web transfer and worm infeed, the latest Polystar machine combines positive control of containers with touch panel format changes.
According to ELAU technology evangelist Tom Jensen, modular software design benefits packaging automation for the same reason that World Batch Forum (WBF) recommends modularity in process automation. His presentation at the WBF 2006 Forum in Atlanta demonstrated that when implemented with ISA-88 (IEC 61512) principles in the IEC 61131-3 international standard automation programming languages, modularity becomes a powerful tool for both machine builders and users.
Italian packaging machine builders introduced a range of new, ELAU PacDrive-equipped machines at IPACK IMA in Milan in 2006, the result of a record year of growth for ELAU Systems Italia in 2005.
At the IPACK-IMA show in Milan, The PFM Group introduced their new Scirocco Flow Packer with Vision System Robot, including a Super Long Dwell high-speed cross sealing system and automated, vision-assisted infeed system.
HAMBA Filtec has applied ELAU’s PacDrive automation technology in its new Flexline machine for plastic bottle, cup ad tub filling and sealing of food and beverage products.
drinktec visitors saw the latest from Arol, a business unit of Angelus Sanitary Can, including their new servo capping machine, the Equatorque. Equipped with ELAU’s PacDrive SCL integral servo motor/drives on each capping head, the Equatorque eliminates clutches to maximize flexibility and assure consistently accurate closing torque.
Newtec Labelling S.R.L. produces a complete line of linear and rotary automatic labelling machines for cylindrical and shaped containers in glass, plastic or foil, with label application by wet glue, self-adhesive and hot melt. The company’s beverage experience spans wine, soft drinks, mineral water, beer, liqueurs and dairy.
Packaging industry speakers at BevOps included Krones Inc. director of systems engineering Heiko Feuring and ELAU global marketing manager John Kowal, along with operations, warehouse design and material handling experts. Strides in machinery were documented in a presentation compiled by ELAU.
LM S.P.A. provides food and beverage producers with conveying and intermediate storage solutions for bottle, cans, soft packs, case, cartons and more. At drinktec, LM introduced a new multi-lane, 2 axis servo-driven divider using ELAU’s PacDrive automation system.
Finpac introduced its new SHM HS 9-axis servo shrink labeler, which combines high production speeds with quick changeovers and ease of use. The new design takes advantage of integrated motion and logic control in a single program running in an ELAU PacDrive C400 automation controller. PacDrive also enables Finpac’s remote diagnostic capabilities and modular software design to reduce its customers’ Total Cost of Ownership.
Kappa Herzberger, specializing in high speed packaging machinery for the beverage and food industries, is the largest company in the Kappa Packaging Group with over 100 subsidiaries and turnover of over 3 billion Euro. At drinktec, the company announced its merger with Smurfit-Stone, creating a global packaging powerhouse.
At drinktec, Prasmatic demonstrated its high speed, flexible and reliable HSW600/CW shrink wrapper. ELAU’s PacDrive automation system helps the 5-axis servo wrapper execute automated size changeovers and minimize setup time as required by the beverage industry. The new wrapper exhibits exceptional reliability, including trouble free servo film feeding.
Packaging makes the difference between a consumer spotting your product on the shelf and passing by. Automation makes innovative packaging practical. That was the message at drinktec in Munich.
Pester USA introduced ‘pac robot’ modules using ELAU’s new PacDrive robotic software library to expand the flexibility and throughput of pharma, cosmetics and food packaging lines.
Stiles Machinery introduced the new family of Waechter case erecting and pick-and-place modules using ELAU’s PacDrive servo technology to handle a wide range of formats without costly change parts.
Bottlers value P.E. labelers for their 50,000 bottle/hour single-station performance, fast changeovers and reliability. P.E. has delivered over 4,000 automatic labeling machines worldwide for soft drinks, mineral water, food, wine, spirits, chemicals and more.
MG America featured the new GSL20 horizontal and the robotic GTL30 vertical case packers. Both are mechatronic designs automated by ELAU’s PacDrive system and designed for reliability, speed, ease of use and maintainability.
SACMI introduced two new labeling machines with ELAU’s PacDrive automation system. One is a roll-fed machine for glue-applying round plastic labels to bottles. The label material is unwound and cut at a register mark. The label is fed via vacuum drum while adhesive is applied, then the label is applied to the bottle through precise coordination with bottle plate rotation.
IMA North America, PELV Booth N-9117, will exhibit its new Model BFB CP18 automatic side-loading case packer. The design is a new concept ideal for inserting individual/bundled cartons or a tray into a case for cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.
At the Stiles Machinery booth (PELV C-5534), see the new family of Waechter case erecting and pick-and-place modules using ELAU’s PacDrive servo technology to handle a wide range of formats without costly change parts.
MG America (PELV booth N-9707) will feature MG2’s new GSL20 horizontal case packer, complementing the recently introduced GTL30 vertical case packer. Both are mechatronic designs automated by ELAU’s PacDrive system and designed for maximum reliability, high speed, ease of use and maintainability.
Waechter (Hall 13, D14) has introduced a new family of case erecting and pick-and-place modules using ELAU’s PacDrive servo technology to handle a wide range of formats without expensive change parts.
SOMIC (Hall 13, Stand D04) demonstrated the highly modular WA 414-w/3 wrap-around packer for display cartons, folding boxes and trays. Highly adaptable, it is a universal design that’s being used to pack metal cans, pouches, candy bars and more.
Cavanna’s Cartesio robotic division demonstrated its new vertical cartoning concept for candy, energy and cereal bars, the G35. A robotic island consisting of three robotic arms streamlines display carton forming, transfer, product collation and closing, along with a patented product insertion device.
MG America has released the new GSL20 horizontal case packer. Reaching speeds of 20 cases/min, GSL20 requires no change parts for different case sizes, and features main machine movement via servo-motors. All drives are controlled via integrated motion and logic control technology, which is IEC 61131-3 compliant.
Capmatic’s Flowstar® in-line piston filler provides packagers with flexibility, speed, and accuracy, primarily for filling liquids and cremes in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and personal care applications.
By hitching its wagon to that increasingly bright star called servo technology, P&G gains flexibility, increased capacity, and better utilization of equipment assets
