Vibrators
13 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd
Standard pneumatic or electric vibrators are still the easiest option to help material flow from bins. They are easily fitted, needing only a channel or plate welded to the outside of the bin, with no cutting of the bin wall or requirement for any work in a confined space. In many cases this can be done with product in the bin, so that production is not interrupted. Regular-shaped circular or square hoppers usually only need one unit, giving savings in installation costs and in the cost of air, in the case of pneumatic models.
Loadcell weighing system
11 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Hi-Weigh Aust Pty Ltd
Hi-Weigh Australia has released a loadcell weighing system. The system comprises four stainless steel weigh modules, each fitted with an IP68 stainless steel loadcell, stainless steel sealed junction box and a digital weight display, which can take many output options.
Cartoner
11 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Macropak Pty Ltd
The Promatic P 91S horizontal intermittent motion cartoner from Romaco has a maximum output of 140 cartons per minute. The design of the machine allows any change in format to be made directly by the shift personnel. This accelerates production runs, particularly for small batch sizes, and provides a consistent production flow. The cartoner is operated by a touch screen, which automatically monitors the individual production steps and makes adjustments, if required. All secondary packaging processes are hence controlled flexibly and efficiently.
Rotary sealing blister machine
11 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Macropak Pty Ltd
The Noack N 921 rotary sealing blister machine from Romaco requires a minimum of space (4 m). The balcony design and servo drives improve product safety and harmonise all mechanical movements. This results in highly precise production processes at low life-cycle cost. Tool-free format changeover supports small batch sizes. The QuickFeed feeding unit, with its airglide system, enables product changes within seconds. The complete unit is manually removed for cleaning while production continues with an already prepared unit.
Heat-sealing machine
11 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Macropak Pty Ltd
The Siebler HM 1/230 vertical heat-sealing machine from Romaco is used for the packaging of solid pharmaceutical products such as tablets, dragées, capsules and effervescent tablets. The single products are welded into foil packages using a heat-sealing process. Strip packaging is preferred for single doses used in hospitals and for drug samples, as well as for the packaging of medication for single dosage use.
4 W RFID now permitted in Australia
21 January, 2009
RFID devices with up to 4 W of power are now permitted for use in Australia in the 920-926 MHz band, clearing the way for commercial adoption of the devices across all industries.
Research to enhance thickener performance
13 January, 2009
Amira International has announced a research project aimed at enhancing the performance of thickeners used in the minerals industry.
Simplifying the packaging life cycle assessment process
12 December, 2008 by Dr Leanne Fitzpatrick*
In recent times, environmental life cycle assessment has become an important part of packaging design, but with changing packaging materials, and improving recycling and waste disposal technologies, keeping up to date with those factors that affect the packaging life cycle is a costly and time-consuming process. A web-based tool based on centrally updated data provides the answer.
Specialised toothed belts
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Automated Motion Systems Pty Ltd
The Bervina endless polyurethane toothed belts are manufactured for special applications. All belts are one-piece moulded, with a variety of coatings and reinforcing. The belts are used in linear drive mechanisms in packaging, sorting, forming and are often found in food manufacturing and processing machines.
ICS belt system recognised for innovation
01 December, 2008
Innovative Conveying Systems International has taken out the 2008 Australian Bulk Handling Award for excellence in transport and conveying.
Amcor adopts PIQET
20 November, 2008
Amcor has adopted the Packaging Impact Quick Evaluation Tool (PIQET), enabling it to provide its customers with clear environmental impact information on its range of products.
Robots help Power Plastics increase output
20 November, 2008 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
At Power Plastics in Sydney, Australia, hand-packing 3000 polyethylene condiment bottles an hour was taking a high toll in labour costs and operator health and safety — in a highly competitive market.
Bulk handling — prepare to be flexible
14 November, 2008 by Val Pavlovic | Supplied by: Industrial Conveying (Aust) Pty Ltd
With global markets influencing Australian industry more each day, bulk materials handling systems need to be set up so as to be reinvented as required, much like the business itself.
Static control system
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd
The Ion Power Virtual AC static neutraliser system features advanced solid-state engineering captured in compact plug-and-play communication and control modules and static bars that easily connect to industrial networks or automated machinery.
Fast fill solution
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: MPI Australia Pty Ltd
Packaging Automation (UK) Ltd is targeting ice-cream and frozen yoghurt manufacturers with its Fastfill volumetric container filling and sealing equipment following design developments, which have increased the versatility of the range.
