Rapid introduces two granulator series at Fakuma 2008
At Fakuma 2008, Rapid Granulator AB will launch its newly developed 100 Series granulators together with the latest addition to its range of ?open-hearted` granulators, the 600 Series.
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Converting technology expands manufacturing operations
Converting Technology, a member of PAC Machinery Group, has increased its production capacity through the purchase of additional servo-driven wicketed and flat bag converting equipment. By installing new equipment at their facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Converting Technology has substantially increased capacity and efficiency.
Haefner starts clean room production for B. Braun Melsungen AG
Haefner who specialise in plastic spools set up a medical clean room in just nine months. The production module is certificated in accordance with clean room Class 8 (ISO 14644) and is free of particles/germs in accordance with c`GMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) Class D. An injection moulding machine having a locking force of 3,500 kN forms the core of the new production module.
Hybrid drive: Hydraulic injection moulding on the Allrounder 570 A
Arburg wouldn`t be Arburg if it weren`t constantly thinking up new well thought-out ways of expanding the modular Allrounder range. One new addition relates to the movement axes on the largest electric model to date, the Allrounder 570 A with a clamping force of 2,000 kN. In addition to the largest, size 800, electric injection unit, a hydraulically actuated, accumulator driver injection axis is now available in conjunction with the size 1300 injection unit. This permits much higher injection performance, injection speed and dynamism.
Graviblend generation with integrated material conveying
The latest generation of Graviblend, the innovative feeding and blending system from Colortronic Systems now comes equipped with a fully integrated material conveying system (mechanically and in terms of the system control). This means that there are fewer interfaces, it is easier to use, material changes require less time, resulting in increased savings.
Aetna Group at interpack 2008
The Aetna Group exhibited at interpack 2008 in Düsseldorf in Germany a number of exciting new additions to their range of innovative end of line packaging machinery.
Variopac Pro - new shrink tunnel of Krones
The designed-enhanced Variopac Pro packer for Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, scores in terms of a new container infeed and numerous advantages, such as good accessibility, fast change-overs, good reproducibility and fewer drives. For the first time, the Variopac Pro exhibited at the interpack features the new generation of shrink tunnels, constructed in shaft-wall design.
Confectionery machines in demand
VDMA reports that global demand for machines and equipment for the production and packaging of confectionery remained strong at the beginning of 2008. German exports rose by 44% to Euro 280 million in 2007, for example, as Richard Clemens (association director) announced at the interpack press conference in Düsseldorf / Germany.
New Generation of Thermoform Machines Sets Standard for Hygiene
Multivac introduces a new generation of thermoform machines, with an extensive package of innovations. For example, a completely new basic design which simplifies and accelerates the cleaning process - not only for the visible component groups, but also for the internal machinery. Numerous constructive developments and new functions enable a further increase of machine performance, ergonomics and economy. The first model of the new line, the high performance R 535 is widely presented at interpack 2008 in Düsseldorf.
Sacmi delivered an innovative press
Spanish firm Rocersa can now count on a new Sacmi-supplied press, the innovative PH 7500, the latest from the new "Imola" range, high-tonnage presses designed to take the place of the "Power" series that first appeared in 1999. Featuring significant technical innovations, the machine guarantees uniform distribution of the pressing load, even on larger-size models.
Ilapak will show at interpack how minimize cost per pack
Ilapak launches new technology at interpack which enables all customers to achieve lowest cost per pack.
24000 carton packs per hour
The new aseptic high-speed filling machines CFA 124 and CFA 724 (photo) from SIG Combibloc are the fastest in the world for small-size carton packages, capable of filling 24,000 combiblocMini or combiblocSmall carton packs per hour, with the same unmatched volume flexibility as its predecessors. SIG Combibloc is setting new standards in speed and efficiency when it comes to filling technology for aseptic carton packs.
