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A new version of VpCI-126 Film Technology, VpCI-126 PCR corrosion inhibiting film helps meet sustainability goals while protecting all metal products from corrosion. Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors in the film [...]

One of the most indispensable features common to most packaging machines are components that provide linear motion. These components are critical for sealing, conveying, inserting, ejecting, scoring, folding, and carrying [...]

The tools and resources listed here can help material handling and logistics professionals make a big difference on their companies' bottom lines. Consider this first page of the MH&L Buyers [...]

The first direct replacement for single use corrugated packaging requiring no changes to pack out quantity or logistics processes, the reusable and 100% recyclable PlastiCorr boxes are ideal for fast [...]

The tools and resources listed here can help material handling and logistics professionals make a big difference on their companies' bottom lines. Consider this first page of the MH&L Buyers [...]

The food industry races to get products from farm to processor to market as quickly as possible, but how fast it moves off the grocery shelf and into a shopping [...]

The tools and resources listed here can help material handling and logistics professionals make a big difference on their companies' bottom lines. Consider this first page of the MH&L Buyers [...]

The OpteBulk sleeve pack is designed to help store and distribute primary packaging products including bottle preforms, caps, and closures. By implementing this system, companies can reduce the environmental waste [...]

Pharmaceutical companies are continually developing new drugs and delivery methods, and liquid-drug formulations are no exception. Packaging for these drugs also continue to be updated and refined, and plastics are [...]

Air Cargo Carriers/Freight Forwarders DB Schenker, Freeport, NY DHL, Plantation, FL Expeditors, Seattle, WA Kuehne + Nagel, Jersey City, NJ Panalpina, Foster City, CA Pilot Freight Services, Lima, PA Automatic [...]

Information on the Pack Expo International at McCormick Place in Chicago is presented. The event was sponsored by Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI), and it features more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing technologies that account a great amount spent on packaging in North America. The event was composed of 50 educational sessions aimed at helping industry professionals regarding the importance of sustainability and brand protection. The speakers of the event are also mentioned.

The article reports on the reliability of a thin-film-metrology technique, spectroscopic ellipsometry for the characterization of some optically transparent thin films. Spectroscopic ellipsometry is desirable for real-time film thickness monitoring. Thickness control is required to reduce costs of materials and energy consumption in the packaging industry as well as in some microelectronics applications.

Presents updates from the U.S. transport packaging industry as of June 2003. Impact of transportation packaging on material handling; Elements of the packaging process; Total assets of the global packaging industry in 2002; Trends in transport packaging as of June 2003; Reasons for the decision of consumers and industrial goods companies to order equipment in 2003.

Focuses on regulatory issues in the packaging industry. Legislation that are relevant to packaging professionals; Concerns on issues involving international packaging standards; Details of environmental issues in the industry; Regulation on the protection of food supply.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Toledo, Ohio, Area Office cited Safeway Packaging Inc. for two repeated and three serious safety violations. OSHA investigated at the corrugated packaging company after [...]

The article offers information on impact of pneumatic actuators in packaging industry along with the benefits of using electric pneumatics as main energy source. Topics discussed include electromechanical actuators are more energy efficient instead of using compressed air; increase in the cost of compressed air due to piping leaks; and end-of-stroke cushioning might provide some deceleration control and discusses speed has been easy to control and change with electric actuators.

The 14th annual Pack Expo will descend on the Las Vegas Convention Center from September 25-27. More than 30 fluid-power exhibitors will display a range of hydraulic and pneumatic components [...]

The article focuses on role of air valves in maintaining effectiveness and performance of pneumatic systems. Topics discussed include effectiveness of pneumatics in packaging machines including functions like indexing and sorting, designing of valves using high grade polymers for reducing weight of valve and assimilation of pneumatics technology into larger machine designs. Other topics include use of digital bus interface for adjusting pressure on individual valves by machine controller.

Fairchild's FOD8332 is an advanced 2.5 A output current IGBT/MOSFET drive optocoupler. The device's insulation working voltage rating (VIORM) of 1,414 V is 13 percent higher than the competition, permitting [...]

The article discusses the trend of use of advanced conveyor design and belting for increased productivity in the packaging industry. It discusses capabilities of a conveyors such as Backlit conveyors used for visually inspecting products and Pacing conveyors that help aggregate products on a conveyor line. It discusses things to be considered while using conveyor belts like conveyor's speed and product orientation on the belt. It also discusses the SmartPace conveyor belts.

ORBIS Corp. has introduced a new series to its Bulk-Pak product line, HDMP4845, which is designed to offer maximum packout to eliminate wasted truck space, reduce freight costs and improve [...]

Orbis Corp., a provider of reusable packaging, has opened a 7,700 sq. ft. dunnage design and prototyping center in Spartanburg, S.C. The facility will enable Orbis to rapidly design and [...]

The article discusses guidelines and packaging descriptions regarding product protection packaging. It states that shock and vibration protection must be provided for bubble protective packaging material since air are locked layers of polyethylene film. Meanwhile, another type of packaging is the paper-based protection packaging which comes in various forms such as for honeyconmb structures and crumpled paper. In addition, insulated shippers fall under the combined packaging type.

More than 30 major fluid-power companies will be exhibiting at the 13th annual Pack Expo, showcasing components, solutions, and full-scale hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in vertical packaging and processing [...]

The article talks about the economic growth of general motion control (GMC) market. According to the study "General Motion Control Worldwide Outlook," from ARC Advisory Group in Dedham, Massachusetts, semiconductor and packaging industries, combined with growth in Asia, have played an important role with the growth in GMC market. It has noted that the worldwide market for GMC systems forecasts to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%, and to reach $7.8 billion by 2011.

The article focuses on the innovation of the industrial robot Delta in the packaging industry. It involves redesigning of planetary gearing and servomotor technology to enhance its speed capability due to increasing production. Such change is aimed at minimizing the need for high maintenance, lengthy assembly times, heavy robot weight, and poor control and accuracy. The elimination of bearings, couplings, shafts, and other rotating parts has reduced assembly time and has improved control. INSET: Software sizes up designs.

Presents news briefs related to the material handling industry in the U.S. as of October 2000. Information on the study "Warehousing Salaries and Wages," by the Warehousing Education and Research Council; Launch of e-Packaging Expo by Reed Packaging Exhibitions; Acquisition of two material handling products companies Fab-Master and Lubick Manufacturing by Peterson Manufacturing.

Byline: Michael A. Hosch, P.E. John Kuhnz Dorner Mfg. Hartland, Wis. Conveyors incorporating timing mechanisms abound, but in recent years, drive technology has become increasingly sophisticated, allowing for highly accurate [...]

The article offers information on the packaging industry's event, Pack Expo International, to be held on November 2-5, 2014 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

PACK EXPO LAS VEGAS, HERE WE COME! The 2015 show, which runs from September 28 to 30, will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees can gain insights [...]

Norm Kukuk, executive vice president of marketing for Orbis Corp., a manufacturer of reusable packaging solutions for material handling, has been elected chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) for [...]

The article presents information on recent developments related to the packaging industry. APCO Packaging has signed a contract with a customer recently to blend and package expanded perlite. The BLOCK-BUSTER Bulk Bag Conditioner from Flexicon Corp. features a turntable for automated in-frame bag rotation and conditioning of bulk bags. The Anver VT-Series Bag Lifter from Anver Corp. provides sound alternative to manual lifting.

The article presents information on the PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011 to be held on September 26-28, 2011.

The article focuses on the use of the green packaging in the food industry in the U.S. The film-overwrapped tray is used to replace paperboard carton, while the lighter-weight glass jar is preferred over glass packaging due to its environmental benefit. The food industry considers the shelf-life of the food from the point of manufacturing to the point of consumption when selecting an alternative green packaging. INSETS: SCOUTS SPEAK UP FOR GREENER PACKAGING;FINDING THE HOT SPOTS.

The article discusses the perspective of packaging companies over the genetically modified organisms (GMO) food labeling along with controversy over labeling. Topics discussed include plans of food industry General Mills to use GMO labeling on all its distributed products by July 1, 2016 due to requirement of Vermont that all GMO products indicate their inclusion, study by the University of Minnesota on importance of nutrition label placement and consumers' attention to nutrition labels.

The article focuses on the innovation of highly functional package structure that provides a good look of the product plus ease of storage and preparation. An example is the innovative package design of ConAgra Foods Inc.'s Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers product line designed for workers who eat lunch at their desks. Moreover variety of products that are possible to step into the market is also noted, including trays, composite cans, bottles, and aerosol cans. INSET: NOTE TO MARKETING.

The article features Oystar Aerofill, a leading manufacturer of aerosol filling and closing equipment, based in Suffolk, England. Its officials are looking for ways to substantially reduce the amount of time it takes to assemble machines. With this, designers at Oystar Aerofill have adopted the integrated multi-layer duct plate technology from Festo for the pneumatic logic and control functions of its latest-generation machines.

The article focuses on the variety of food packaging trend designed to be visually appealing to consumers while retaining its content's quality, functionality, and brand image. It highlights various package innovations designed to fit the company's standards in its products. It features the Mary Beth's Apple Pie Co.'s hexagonal and fanned-out top carton, Nummy Nums Inc.'s frozen organic baby food tray, and Pinnacle Foods Group LLC's Duncan Hines Oven Ready! Homestyle Brownies.

The article reports on the benefits of pneumatics technology used in the food processing industry in the U.S. Pneumatics is a clean technology and the first choice for food and packaging companies and it is used particularly for washdown and sanitary food applications. It is also a user friendly machine and it is affordable and durable compare to a fully mechanical system. Moreover, the right procedure in selecting pneumatic equipment.

Oxivir 1--a new, ready-to-use disinfectant cleaner that is effective against bacteria, enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, TB, and fungi in one minute or less. With 81 disinfectant claims, it leads Diversey [...]

Show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will reunite the packaging and processing community with more than 1,500 exhibitors, targeted, world-class education and countless networking opportunities at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Live, in-person technology in action for the first time in 18 months is just one of the many features of the only comprehensive packaging and processing trade show in the world this year: PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 27-29). [Extracted from the article]

Orbis Corp. introduces the new 27-x-17-x-12-inch FP243 distribution tote designed for automated distribution centers (DC) and warehouses. The FP243 stacks when full and nests when empty and is suitable for [...]

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has announced its 2010 executive committee and board members. Jon Kalin, sales and marketing manager for Rehrig Pacific, is the new chairman of the board. [...]

BulkTote is the first of its size to offer fork truck entry on all sides for easier handling and versatile line-side delivery. Designed to hold up to 500 lb, this [...]

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ORBI Shield Dunnage protective packaging is suited for automotive Class A surface parts. It requires very little secondary processing before being converted into dunnage sets. Created from soft foam, it [...]

The article offers information on the 2019 Pack Expo, hosted by the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies during September 23 to 25, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Winchester, Nevada.

Mini-Load reusable tote features a 600 x 4000-mm foot-print that integrates with standard equipment. It easily assembles and collapses with fingertip latches. Reinforced bottom and rib design supports higher weight [...]

SERVOMOTORS AND DRIVES let special packaging machines correctly size corrugated cardboard boxes for any product, so there's no need to fill empty box space with extra cushioning material. Products go [...]