review of the year

REVIEW OF THE YEAR
A
PROMOTIONAL SUPPLEMENT
2015
Changeover is reduced
and film wastage is cut
The site uses Celox cartoners
MBP R-series baggers employ a completely
revised film feed arrangement to provide faster
changeovers while reducing any film wastage
A
range of bagging
machines that
provide faster and
more accurate changeover
through a radically new
film handling system was
launched by PFM Packaging
Machinery at the PPMA 2015
Show.
“The new MBP R-series
machines represent a
milestone in bagger
operation,” says PFM
sales and operations
director Chris Bolton. “By
automating film reel set-up,
one of the most difficult
and time-consuming tasks
for operators has been
eliminated.
“It cuts changeover time
substantially and virtually
eliminates film often wasted
as operators get film edges
into alignment, particularly
important for stand-up
four-side-seal bags which
are becoming increasingly
popular,” he says.
The film mounting and
unwind mechanism is now
mounted on the side of
the machine rather than,
traditionally, at the rear
to give the operator a clear
view and easy control
over the film changeover
process.
However the key to the
system is a turner bar that
now directs
film to the
forming
tube. The
angle of
the bar is
adjustable
via motors to
provide lateral
movement,
and hence film
centring, with the exact
position held in the memory
and monitored during
production.
“This means that rather
than attempt to centre film
largely by hand on a trial-anderror basis, the entire process
is automatic and readily
monitored from the front of
the machine,” explains PFM’s
Chris Bolton.
Exhibits from PFM’s
established range of machinery
included the Scirocco high
speed flow wrapper, Pearl
entry level flow wrapper and
the XC1 combination bagging/
weighing machine.
There was also the latest
version of the multi-format
Vetta bagging machine on
show at the NEC.
T 0113 239 3401
W www.pfmuk.com
Cartoning is
collaborative
for Weetabix
Kliklok has worked closely with
the Weetabix Food Company over
recent years and has installed a
number of automatic cartoning
lines at its Kettering site to
pack Alpen cereal bars and
Weetabix biscuits.
Due to layout changes in
one of the packing lines at the
Kettering site, Kliklok is now
working on another new project
to automatically accept wraps of
biscuits arriving ‘on edge’ from
a buffer storage unit and rotating
them through 90 degrees, prior
to being cartoned. To achieve
this, Kliklok is designing two
modified versions of its rotary
transfer system (RTS). This is a
continuous motion system that
uses a series of turret arms which
rotate in a cam track, the arms
then lower and close a ‘pocket’
around the product to provide
a gentle 90 degree transfer
at speeds of up to 220 products
per minute.
The two new RTS units are
scheduled for installation over
the coming months.
For Alpen bars, Weetabix
chose a pair of Kliklok’s ECT500
top load carton/glue erectors,
which were modified to run a
5-pack and 10-pack, while another
success was a joint project with
CKF Systems, providing two
automated lines for wrapped
packs of Weetabix biscuits.
Each line included Kliklok’s
Celox cartoner, running at speeds
up to 200 cartons per minute,
and incorporating laser coders,
a low level carton hopper, plus
2D size change capability.
T 01275 836131
W www.kliklok-int.com
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Review of the Year 2015
Success of the show
helped 2015 become a
great year for many
Last year saw PPMA members take full
advantage of the manufacturing recovery
T
he success of the PPMA Show last October is reflected in
the pages of this Review of the Year, with several items
covered first launched at the exhibition.
For instance, a range of bagging machines that provide faster
and more accurate changeover through a radically new film
handling system was launched at the NEC-show by PFM Packaging
Machinery. Also, Paramount Packaging showed two variations
of the latest low maintenance, easy to use and energy efficient
Alpha VII horizontal flow wrapping machine from Fuji Machinery
Company, while Karmelle demonstrated a range of its larger
equipment in filling, capping and labelling.
The economic recovery has
encouraged engineering innovation
Production line efficiencies were the focus of Advanced
Dynamics’ stand as it showcased its range of labelling and feeding
equipment, while Interactive Coding Equipment launched two new
features on its advanced Vulcan print and apply labeller.
At the end of last year, Redpack launched a new IP-65-rated
bottom seal flow wrapping machine designed to provide
hygienic operation for users, and in the previous issue, we
included a piece on 3D printing taking hold in print and apply
labelling. Constraint free design is a benefit of 3D printing,
said Denis Brett of Industrial Labelling Systems. Early last
year, Motion Control Products introduced To-lo-matic’s IMA
integrated servo motor actuators, described as the company’s
most powerful integrated motor rod actuator.
In the summer, we reported on French carton packaging
company Emballage Technologies continuing to develop
internationally by setting up a subsidiary in the UK under the
name Etpack Sprinter UK, while in the pharmaceuticals feature in
the Nov/Dec issue, Weber Packaging Solutions outlined the UDI
(unique device identifiers) implementation steps to help medical
device manufacturers comply with legislation.
The economic recovery loosened end-users wallets and
several installations were written about last year. Krones UK, for
example, supplied a combination labeller from Kosme to Angus
Dundee when the distiller brought the bottling operation of its
scotch whiskies in-house. It is capable of applying both cold glue
and self-adhesive labels.
At the same time, drive systems were toughing it out in a
hostile shellfish environment which was down to a special
surface treatment introduced by Nord Drivesystems onto
aluminium geared motors.
Further food industry installations were at Weetabix involving
a number of automatic cartoning lines from Kliklok at its Kettering
plant and also a ready meals producer where a dual flash labelling
system from Printsafe was handling over 30 ready meal lines. n
Print and apply in
multi orientations
I
nteractive Coding
Equipment (ICE) launched
two new features for its
advanced Vulcan print and
apply labeller at the PPMA
Show, which enable the
machine to apply labels to
the front of a moving pack,
or across adjacent panels of a
case or shrink wrapped unit
to allow information to be
seen in various orientations.
The new application
features further extend the
capabilities of the Vulcan.
The Corner Wrap system
applies the label to the trailing
corner of the pack, using the
Direct Apply printing method
which is unique to the Vulcan.
The system incorporates a
simple, secondary pneumatic
roller wipe to ensure full
adhesion of the label around
the corner and side of the
product. For front of pack
applications, the system uses
a robust, pneumaticallycontrolled arm applicator.
Both systems incorporate
integrated pack detection
and applicator home/
extended sensor functionality
to ensure accurate label
placement every time. ICE says
throughput speeds are faster
than typical front of pack and
corner wrap machines.
The new models retain the
many unique technological
benefits of the Vulcan,
including 80% fewer wear
parts for reduced maintenance
requirements, electronic label
supply that automatically
adjusts and maintains
tension, and clutchless
thermal transfer ribbon drive.
A compact design and small
footprint means the machine
can fit easily into existing
packing lines.
ICE also exhibited its
recently launched Scorpion
Thermal Inkjet Printer.
The Scorpion has a unique
printhead design which
incorporates a novel
Cartridge Protection System.
This innovation reduces
the uncapped time of the
cartridge, allowing the use of
inks suitable for non-porous
substrates without loss of
reliability or print quality.
Also on display were other
models from the ICE portfolio,
demonstrating the company’s
ability to tailor a coding
solution to the requirements
of individual customers.
These include the marketleading Zodiac thermal
transfer printer, Viper thermal
inkjet printer and Torus large
character marking printer.
T 0115 964 0144
W www.interactivecoding.co.uk
Visitors were invited to pre-register for a personalised gift, printed at the show
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Flexible labeller
handles all types
with precision
A
ngus Dundee is a
family-owned company,
with over 60 years’
experience of distilling,
bottling and exporting
its fine Scotch Whisky products
and other spirits around the world.
Their two distilleries, Tomintoul
situated in the Speyside Glenlivet
region and Glencadam, which is
located in the Eastern Highlands
of Scotland both produce high
quality single malts.
In 2011 the company decided to
move into bottling its own products
rather than use a contract packer
and the old William Lawson
site on the outskirts of Glasgow
was identified as suitable and
subsequently purchased. Having
been empty for over ten years, a lot
of work had to be done restoring
the fabric of the buildings so
creating new warehousing for
casks, a new bottling hall, offices,
tanker loading and disgorging,
storage tanks, filtration, roads
and car parking. The main board
also appointed Martin Meldrum
as general manager, operations in
2012 to oversee the huge investment
and get the operation up to the
quality standards required.
“When I arrived at Angus
Dundee there was one line in
operation, which had to be re-sited
to allow for our new 200 bpm line,”
explains Meldrum. “I have had
a number of years’ experience
with Krones UK and Kosme so
I had no hesitation in choosing
their equipment for the new line,”
he continues. “We have received
excellent back up and support
from an after sales and service
perspective and the machine
build quality has again been of the
highest standard.
“When the new Kosme machine
arrived it was essentially plug
and play,” he says. “I wanted a
combination labeller capable
of applying both cold glue and
self-adhesive labels and the
Kosme 1200-20-4 fitted the bill
completely.”
Combo unit
meets needs
The goal is to
provide high
quality products
to customers
when they
want them
The Kosme labeller is a type
Combicol 1200-20-4 which has
a 1200mm PCD table with
20 stepper motor driven bottle
platforms on a 188.5mm pitch
spacing which therefore provides
the ultimate flexibility in terms
of future bottle sizes and dresses
to be handled.
There are four stations fitted to
the labeller with two being wet glue
units and the other two applying
self-adhesive labels with automatic
splicing. Change parts have been
Our success is based on
tailoring product specs to
meet exacting customer needs
supplied to handle a total of
nineteen different bottle formats
ranging from 35cl up to 1 litre in
flasks in addition to standard tall
round bottles.
The labeller is capable of
running with optimum efficiency
at a speed of 240 bottles per
minute and is very much the heart
of the new line at Angus Dundee.
At the plant, there is a laser coding
unit that is used for sequential
numbering of some of the older
malt whisky brands.
One other feature is a full camera
inspection and rejection system,
which not only detects the presence
of the label but also the labelling
accuracy to programmable quality
acceptance standards.
T 01942 845000
W www.krones.com
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Review of the Year 2015
Drive systems tough it out in
hostile shellfish environment
“This new Nord solution means we no longer worry about drives all the time,” says Bram de Visser, technical service at the Dutch premium shellfish supplier
A
special surface
treatment introduced by
Nord Drivesystems has
allowed aluminium geared
motors at shellfish product
supplier Krijn Verwijs to
survive the hostile working
environment. Before swapping
to the new system, frequent
drive replacements used to
be the order of the day but,
in contrast to standard cast
Treated motor on left, untreated above
iron geared motors, the nsd
tupH surface treated motors
from Nord suffer almost no
corrosion in the plant.
Krijn Verwijs is one of
Europe’s foremost suppliers
of shellfish products, blue
mussels in particular. Fresh
catches arriving at the factory
are dumped into large basins
with a constant flow of clean
salt water, which serves to
keep the product healthy
while sand is thoroughly
rinsed off. Given the close
presence of these containers
and the fact that live mussels
are then conveyed wet as
they come, all processing
lines throughout the factory
are inevitably exposed to a
humid, salty atmosphere.
This aggressive
environment brings swift
corrosion for all sorts of
unprotected metal parts
across process automation
equipment.
In the case of conventional
cast iron geared motors,
rusty spots first appear
on brand new systems in
a matter of weeks, and the
end of life draws near for
these units after only a
year or two. Even special
coatings or varnishes merely
help to moderately delay the
onset of corrosion.
Stainless steel drives are
not an option since they
proved not only very costly but
impractical – due to requisite
disruptive cool off periods
before every hose down.
However, Nord says its
nsd tupH surface treatment
is resilient, affordable and
easy to clean and it enables
aluminium geared motors –
which can very comfortably
be washed down – to achieve
stainless steel grade resistance
to corrosion.
LONGER SURFACE LIVES
Krijn Verwijs has begun to
roll out nsd tupH systems to
provide considerably longer
service lives in the salty
atmosphere throughout its
site. Though such aluminium geared motors do come
at a premium compared to
the price of conventional cast
iron units, both lab trials and
extensive real-life testing in
the factory in Yerseke, Holland
indicate that nsd tupH systems
will last for the better part of
the typical 10-year lifetime
of a conveyor line, or even outlast the line.
Krijn Verwijs will therefore
no longer have to purchase
five to ten replacement drives
for every unit, nor bother
with the expense and effort
of maintenance work.
The nsd tupH treatment is
no coating application, but
rather a surface conversion
that produces a base layer
permanently bonded to
the substrate. Based on an
electrolytic process, this
treatment renders aluminium
cases similarly unsusceptible
to corrosion as stainless steel.
The scratch resistant surface
also becomes more than six
times as hard as untreated
alloy, and a thousand times
as hard as paint.
Featuring a lightweight,
compact, and self-draining
design, nsd tupH systems
for the food industry can
be easily washed down.
They are impervious to
common chemical cleaning
agents while neither rinsing
them with acids or alkaline
solutions nor applying highpressure cleaners will do any
damage. In addition, nsd
tupH surface treatments are
universally available for all
Nord aluminium products.
T 01235 534404
W www.nord.com
MACHINERY UPDATE PROMOTIONAL SUPPLEMENT 5
New flow wrapping variations
A
t the PPMA Show
2015 Paramount
Packaging –
exclusive distributor
of Fuji Machinery
Company’s horizontal
and vertical form, fill
and seal equipment
in the UK and
Ireland for the food,
pharmaceutical and
medical device markets –
exhibited two variations of the
latest low maintenance, easy
to use and energy efficient
Alpha VII horizontal flow
wrapping machine.
An advanced box motion
model offering airtight sealing
for high speed gas flushing
or modified atmosphere
packaging (MAP) applications
and a back-seal flow wrapper
with inverted film feed for
handling irregular shaped,
fragile or sticky products such
as fish, sausages or IV bags
was displayed.
Focke end of line packaging
solutions were also
highlighted on the stand.
With advanced heat pipe
end seal technology, faster
temperature control and high
pressure sealers, Fuji’s Alpha
VII box motion horizontal
flow-wrapper offers reduced
energy usage and hermetic
sealing making it ideal for high
speed gas flushing or MAP
applications where extended
shelf life is a key requirement.
Due to the additional dwell
time, it can seal thicker
wrapping materials so is better
suited to handling taller
and heavier products.
The FW3710B model displayed
at the show is also capable
of producing on trend ‘stand
up’ block bottom gable top
packs which are becoming
increasingly popular for
packaging of gourmet
sandwiches, for example.
Other units in the box motion
series are FW-3400B, FW3410B,
FW3700B and FW-3710BSB.
Fuji’s box motion and back
Paramount
demonstrated
several systems
at the show
seal flow wrappers are capable
of operating at speeds up to 250
packs a minute, with a cut off
length of 430mm. Depending
on the model, they can handle
products measuring between
140mm and 200mm (width)
and up to 100mm (height).
T 01252 815252
W www.paramount-packaging.
co.uk
Stand focus was on production line efficiencies
P
roduction line
efficiencies were the
focus of Advanced
Dynamics when it showcased
its range of labelling and feeding
equipment at PPMA 2015.
The company recognises
the need for manufacturers to
keep lines running for longer
by ensuring that a continuous
supply of different products
are fed automatically, thereby
reducing downtime and saving
on manual labour. It therefore
demonstrated that a fully
automatic size change can
be done in seconds on a front
and back labeller that will
accommodate the majority of
bottle shapes and sizes.
A zero downtime version
which allows live label
changeover is also available.
It also showcased an ELF20 desk top labeller complete
with auto height set so that
visitors considering their
first foray into automation
could see for themselves
how by simply placing a
different sized box or carton
underneath the applicator,
and pressing go, the unit
automatically adapts to
the change, freeing factory
staff to concentrate on more
productive tasks.
In addition, the company
exhibited a range of Pack
Leader’s other labelling
equipment from the compact
ELF-50 desk-top labeller to
in-line wraparound and top
and base labelling machines
which can be stand alone
or integrated into a line for
a variety of container sizes,
cartons and bottle shapes.
In addition, Advanced
Dynamics demonstrated the
Labellers from Pack Leader were demonstrated by Advanced Dynamics
latest in feeding technology –
Köra Packmat’s AF300 friction
feeder which is perfect for
the separation of flat
products between 60gsm to
30mm and is also ideal as a
paper feeder.
T 01274 731222
W www.advanceddynamics.
co.uk
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UDI Implementation Steps for Medical Device Manufacturers
Review of the Year 2015
Identify the FDA requirements applicable to your
device
Check existing quality
systems against FDA
requirements
Select label printing and
device marking systems
Design and procurement
of labelling stock
1.
W
ith the FDA’s
ruling,
requiring UDIs
(Unique Device
Identifiers)
to be assigned to medical
devices and their related
packaging now in force,
general manager of Weber
Packaging Solutions Patrick
Hughes says manufacturers
need to be certain that they
have considered how this
legislation affects their specific
products, packaging and
quality management systems.
The UDI code is a unique
numeric or alphanumeric code
in two parts: a device identifier
(DI), which is specific to a
device model or type, and
a production identifier (PI),
which includes the current
production information for
that specific device, such as
the production lot or batch
number, the serial number
and/or the date of expiry. The
UDI code allows the device
to be identified and traced
through distribution and use
by its label and marking, all of
which can be cross-referenced
with the GUDID (Global Unique
Device Identifier Database).
DO I NEED A UDI?
“The first and most obvious
question to be asked is: Does
my product or device actually
require a UDI, and if so, when
should this be in place?” says
Hughes. The requirements
for device labels and device
packaging to incorporate a
UDI are being phased in over
a number of years based on
the risk factor of the device.
For example, Class III
devices, such as implantable
pacemakers, must comply
with the new rule within a
year, Implants considered lifesustaining, or life-supporting
devices must comply with the
UDI rule within two years.
Class II devices, medium
risk products like infusion
pumps, must comply within
three years and low risk Class 1
products such as hand-held
surgical instruments must
comply within five years.
Develop a quality plan
for UDI requirements
2.
5.
6.
Design artwork for labels
and direct marking
Establish barcode quality
verification programme
9.
10.
Substantiate implementation readiness as per
the quality plan
13.
Enter UDI data into the
Global Unique Device
Identification
14.
Database
3.
Select the barcode
numbering system for
device and packaging
7.
Update quality system
documentation to reflect
UDI implementation
11.
Obtain membership of
FDA accredited issuing
agency
4.
Choose barcode style to
be used on device and
packaging
8.
Validate UDI application
processes. Protocol,
execution, report
12.
Go Live
Here, Weber has outlined the UDI implementation steps so that medical device manufacturers can comply
Aiding UDI
compliance
With UDIs (Unique Device Identifiers) needing to be
assigned to medical devices and their related packaging
we look at some of the common issues to consider
Having established that a
UDI is required, it is essential
that consideration is given
to existing manufacturing,
marking and labelling
processes as there may be
changes required in a number
of areas to meet compliance
regulations, continues
Hughes. The UDI must be
present on the label of a device
or directly marked on the
device itself and each UDI
needs to be in both a plaintext version and in a form that
uses automatic identification
and data capture (AIDC)
technology.
MULTIPLE UNITS
For products packed in
multiple units, the UDI
needs to be present on each
individual device and on the
outer carton.
It is also important to
consider which barcode or
other AIDC technology is
most appropriate, not only
for any given device, but also
Weber offers a consultative
approach to find a solution for
each stage of the device process
the needs of the end user.
For example, if the device
has a long UDI number and
a relatively small pack,
manufacturers may need to
consider using a 2-D Matrix
style barcode to be able to fit
all of the data on the label.
Alternatively, for devices
with a large label, and which
will ultimately be used in
local health centres or doctors
surgeries, a conventional
linear barcode may be more
appropriate, as these sites may
have limited bar code reader
capability. Under the new
legislation, manufacturers are
free to choose the code type
as long as there is appropriate
technology that can be used to
acquire the data in the field.
Each manufacturer will
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potentially face a unique
series of challenges when
setting out to meet UDI
requirements and we can
assist by offering a consultative
approach, covering systems,
hardware and software, to
help manufacturers define
their UDI strategy, says
Hughes. Looking beyond the
immediate tasks of ensuring
compliance with UDI, the
company provides a holistic
approach to labelling and
marking, delivering the
systems, software, ongoing
maintenance, consumables
and support necessary to
maintain compliance, as the
various regulatory stages
are implemented. And, as
the company has a global
presence, it is able to support
manufacturers undertaking
UDI compliance in all major
device markets.
SUPPORT NETWORK
“Combining this expertise
and support network with
the comprehensive array
of printing and application
technologies means that
solutions for each stage of the
manufacturing process, from
the device production to pallet
labelling, can be configured to
meet the specific requirements
of individual devices and
manufacturers,” says Hughes.
Available technologies
include thermal inkjet
systems, label printers,
applicators and print & apply
systems. In addition to the
standard product and pallet
label applicators, the portfolio
also includes RFID solutions,
providing manufacturers with
a wide choice of labelling
solutions to meet UDI
requirements, irrespective of
the device and its packaging.
T 01875 611111
W www.weber.co.uk
General manager Patrick Hughes
from Weber Packaging Solutions
3D printing takes hold in
print and apply labelling
R
obust , lightweight,
flexible and rapid
prototyping are all
major benefits of introducing
3D printed components into
the design and manufacture
of industrial machinery and
print and apply labelling is
no exception,” says Denis
Brett of Industrial Labelling
Systems (ILS).
Especially, he continues
with the latest machines on
offer from the company.
“As time passes by we are
seeing more and more parts
on the standard machines
being designed with 3D
printed parts as opposed to
more traditional manufactured
methods,” he says. “Not only
standard parts but now
even complex designs are
enabling components to be
produced that couldn’t have
been manufactured in any
other way.”
Constraint free design is
another benefit of 3D printing.
“Designers have suffered
in the past when designing
parts due to the weaknesses of
“
This nylon blow vac non-contact pad with built in Venturi is used by ILS
certain materials,” continues
Brett. This could be weight,
fragility or just a general
difficulty to manufacture
something so small and
complex. “3D printing enables
a much freer outlook to design
and when manufactured you
can be sure the component
will be within specification,”
he tells Machinery Update.
Reduced development
costs and speed to market
on custom designs are other
benefits of 3D printing.
With the latest ILS/
Autolabel applicator pads, for
instance, a new size and shape
can be ordered and installed
within weeks. Indeed, items
including panel housings,
blow nozzles, release buttons,
applicator pads, extender
plates, cable path guides
and pivot knuckles have
all been developed quickly
and effectively and then
introduced on the standard
ILS/Autolabel print and
apply systems.
T 0161 655 4846
W www.ilsystems.co.uk
Larger liquid systems were demonstrated at show
V
isitors to Karmelle at
the PPMA Show found
a bigger stand housing
demonstrations of a range of the
company’s larger equipment.
Taking centre stage was
a fully functioning three
head rotary capper designed
for closing various types of
containers (made of plastics,
glass and metal) with screw,
press-on and/or pilfer
proof caps. The machine is
especially suitable for use in
the food processing, cosmetics
and chemical industries but
as all of the machines are
bespoke, it can be adjusted to
suit other sectors.
A number of smaller,
A three head rotary capper from Karmelle is able to handle a range of packs
interactive filling and labelling
machines together with videos
of its mini monobloc were also
featured. This monobloc filler,
capper and labeller has been
designed to be installed in any
restricted space as it covers
only 2 x 1 metres.
T 01484 533356
W www.karmelle.com
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Review of the Year 2015
Food actuators
Food grade offer
To-lo-matic’s IMA integrated
servo motor actuators, the
company’s most powerful
integrated motor rod
actuator, is now available
from Motion Control Products
with a food grade white
epoxy coating and stainless
steel components for wash
down applications in the food
and beverage industry.
Available in four sizes, the
IMA line of integrated motor
rod actuators features stroke
lengths from 76.2mm to 457.2
mm and peak thrusts from
890 to 30,594N at speeds up
to 610 mm a second.
“Many applications within
the food and beverage
industry require high-force
electric actuators that can
withstand the rigours of
sanitary wash down,” says
Steve McKay, md of Motion
Control Products. “New IMA
actuators with a food grade
white epoxy coating and
ingress protection rating
of IP67 are an economical
alternative to custom stainless
steel actuators.
The IMA actuator series is
compact and durable.
T 01202 599922
W www.motioncontrolproducts.com
Dual Flash labelling unit can
handle over 30 ready meals
An offline flash labelling
system from PrintSafe that
is fitted with two label
applicators has been installed
at a ready meals producer
to apply promotional flash
labels and print date codes
on sleeves for more than
30 different product lines.
With two label applicators,
promotional stickers can be
applied to the top and side of
unglued sleeves in just one
pass while the high speed
system can also be used to
apply two different labels to a
pre-glued cardboard sleeve.
With the addition of an
inkjet printer, the machine
can also be used to print date
codes in the same operation
High speed flash labelling offer
at between 240 – 500 sleeves
per minute.
T 01962 761761
W www.printsafe.co.uk
Bottom seal flow wrapping machine offers
hygienic operation with quick changeovers
Nigel and Dianne at new UK office
Cartoning company
establishes in UK to
better serve clients
French carton packaging company
Emballage Technologies continues
to develop internationally and,
having set up a subsidiary in
Sweden four years ago, it has
now opened in the UK under the
name Etpack Sprinter UK.
Based in Newbury, the carton
packaging specialist is run by Nigel
Redding and Dianne McIntyre who
between them, have clocked up
40 years of combined experience
in the carton machinery industry.
The company offers a wide range
of cartoning equipment as well as
complete turnkey systems.
It also supports all installed
Sprinter technology throughout
the UK with spare parts and also
servicing packages.
T 01635 905090
W www.et-pack.com
Redpack’s bottom seal flow wrapper is IP65-rated
Redpack has launched a new
IP65-rated bottom seal flow
wrapping machine which is
designed to provide hygienic
operation for users.
The first machine has been
sold to a company wrapping
celery at speeds between
70 and 120 items a minute.
Manufactured from
stainless steel, the HC65
machine is designed to
minimise bug traps with no
flat horizontal surfaces and
minimal celvis fixings and
sealed structural sections
to allow easy cleaning for
operators. The design means
it is able to withstand cleaning
and washing with a low
pressure hose. It also means
the unit is easy to maintain.
The Redpack HC65
discharge and infeed are
manufactured to an IP67-rated
specification. The discharge
has been designed for quick
removal from the flow
wrapper, as has the infeed
which has a cantilevered
design with drop down side for
easy and fast cleaning access
and a quick release chain.
Ideal for busy pack houses
where downtime needs to be
kept to a minimum, says the
company.
T 01603 722280
W www.redpack.co.uk