interpack preview 20 PPMA waves the flag Autobox is launching the HIPAK ONE for short run corrugated Box Making Machine.

It features a new corrugated sheet feeding and cutting system that enables box blanks of any quantity to be automatically cut from master stock sheets. This eliminates the need to order cut to size blanks or to manually cut blanks from stock sheet, says Autobox.

The HIPAK ONE features simple inputs on the Operator touch screen which means that the correct sized blank can be cut to width and length before being conveyed automatically to the slotting and creasing section, says the company.

Optional single colour digital printing is also offered.

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"Use of a vision system and robot also allows the machine to recognise and reject spoons that are the wrong type, wrong colour or broken," points out ADG Sales & Marketing director Ian Hillaby.

"In this way, there is quality control at the final point of loading." The new machine is also able to pick and place giveaways and other promotions such as sachets, placing them in cans or jars at the same speed as the filling machine.

Applications extend from food to chemicals, and personal care products to mineral oil.

This means speed can be reduced at narrow points, such as container waists and tapered shoulders, to help prevent foaming and cavitation in difficult liquids, says the company.

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Stand 5D0***

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Stand 5C0***

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Relco UK will be exhibiting its range of induction cap sealers including the latest generation R² automatic sealer.

This unit, which is IP66 rated for food use, provides data output for quality control purposes.

A three head capless induction sealer that foil seals jars before capping will also be demonstrated. This allows customers to fully control the induction process, says Relco.

The sealing process is energy efficient and, it is claimed,provides cost savings when compared with standard induction methods.

Cost savings can be made in reducing the material content in the closure and the material thickness in the neck.

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New generation of cap sealers The first unveiling of the “environmentally friendly” TS570 FLEXWRAP wrapping machine for the food sector will take place on the FDA Packaging Machinery stand.

The compact machine can be adjusted for a wide range of sizes from a biscuit to a baguette. It can also be used in pharmaceutical markets.

Stand 5C0***

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Lock Inspection will demonstrate several models from it MET 30+ Universal range of metal detectors.

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Sauven Markingʼs simple and economical ink jet printer, the 6000 Plus, will be on display. It contains no moving parts, pumps nor valves. The ink feed is based on capillarity and gravity and there is no need for compressed air,says Sauven. The control is mastered by a single PCB connected to the print head with a single data cable.

Stand 6B58

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Hall 6 continued on page 25 Two new machines for optimising grouping and palletising functions will be showcased by Krones AG on its 1,000m² stand.

The new machine means high outputs can be achieved on a single pallet loading position, says Krones.

The versatile unit for pack turning and distribution, offers maximium scope for every variant of pack grouping, says Krones. Packs are guided by a gripper and the transfer device handles packs up to maximum dimensions of 400 x 400mm and a top weight of 18kg.

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In addition, the company will show Inspirex R20, which offers unlimited inspection capabilities including contamination detection, mass measurement,missing product detection and seal integrity inspection.

Throughput speeds of more than 1,000 weighs/minute,depending on application, can be achieved.

Hall 11, Stand B55

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The Robobox pack grouping station from Krones Product inspection under the spotlightinterpack preview The new FlexPicker delta robot family will be highlighted by ABB Robotics. Features of the new IRB360 include a 50 per cent higher payload, up to 3 kg,compared with the previous FlexPicker IRB***

ABB says that the increased payload capacity provides two clear benefits: the ability to handle heavier objects; and accommodating the mass of increasingly sophisticated grippers required in handling diverse products.

The average cycle time performance of the new IRB360 has improved by over 20 per cent resulting in 110 picks/minute at 3kg. Its fourth axis has an extensive work range and,due to improved motion control and robust design,does not limit the robotʼs performance.

Complementing the FlexPicker is ABBʼs PickMaster software which enables modelling for applications and assists with the optimisation of multiple robot installations.

Hall 16, Stand A35

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First second generation robot family Romaco will be introducing the Promatic P91 S intermittent motion cartoner for which it believes new technical standards are being set with a speed of 140 cartons/minute.

The P91 S is equipped with a balcony structure and is said to meet the high standards demanded by pharmaceuticals and cosmetics markets.

The production process is monitored and controlled via a control panel using sensor technology, which guarantees simple operation, flexible controls and rapid intervention in the packaging process.

The filling volumes, nozzle motion, vial transport system and stoppering unit position can be automatically adjusted through the operatorʼs panel to the vial sizes and production requirements.

The new Noack blister machine N 930 with platen sealing will also be shown. It achieves a maximum packaging output of 400 blisters/minute.

Hall 16, Stand D37

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Meeting pharma standards FlexPicker IRB360 IMA Swiftpack will be exhibiting a new customised Monoblock counting and capping system,which uses optical sensors on the counter combined with an intermittent capping machine. It has a capacity of up to 60 bottles/minute.

The Monoblock series provides IMA with the most comprehensive range of counting solutions, supplying R&D systems to fully integrated High Speed production lines,claims IMA.

Also being exhibited is the CONTA, said to be the world's first counting machine using a patent vision system that can detect damaged or defective product. Its tablet reject system will remove any alien item before entering the container,says the company. The CONTA series comes as a single or twin system for medium to high speed production operations.

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Sessions will be available on the Germark stand to help demonstrate the German companyʼs range of labelling equipment.

Machines on show will include the Sequence front and back labeller and the Basic 100/200 wraparound labeller. Stand 6A73

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Linx Printing Technologies is giving the first major showing of its new Scribing Laser Range. It is designed to offer superior results and simplicity in laser coding,says the company. Linx will also be exhibiting models from its extensive portfolio of Continuous Ink Jet,thermal transfer and large character marking machines. Stand 11E53

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The SD58 is compatible with the P5 palletiser. The P5 now has a reduced footprint (minus 40 per cent) and height (minus 13 per cent), without loss of functionality.

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Also new is the C6000+ adjacent side coder, which responds to long term market demands for more efficient use of both equipment and production floor space, particularly in the food sector, says Domino.

Incorporating selfcleaning and capping technology for the inkjet nozzles, the C6000+ coated case guarantees the highest print quality at all times.

Key features of the range are a new modular construction, new browserbased control software plus an Ethernet interface to standardise connectivity with host machines.

Hall 15, Stand B02

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Springvale will also be available on the Langenpac stand, demonstrating a new entry level CHINOOK,cartoning machine.

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The new ELEMATIC 6000 F top loader is equipped with three robots with 4 to 6 axes. The first robot with 6 axes takes products in a row of 12 pieces with special gripping effectors and splits them into two groups of 6 pieces. These are then put down in rows by the robot onto two collation stations until both packages are completed according to the requested collation scheme of 2, 4, or 5 rows, says Paal.

Hall 17, Stand B41 Represented in the UK by C C Automation

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The new model is aimed at companies which cannot justify a high level of investment but still want a fully automatic machine producing a first quality wrap finish, says the company.

For larger products ME will demonstrate the BX200 which offers a cost effective alternative to shrink wrapping, it says. Also on show is the TM100 designed for the cosmetics, perfume and media sectors, where an onshelf display finish is required. Also on show is the WR400 turret style machine for high speed application.

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29 SHOW BRIEFS HALL 12 CSi Ivanhoe will feature its Taros compact palletiser,which was launched in 2007 but already has over 80 units installed worldwide, claims the company. The stand will also feature high speed layer palletisers and robot palletisers as well as case and carton conveyor systems.

Stand 12C24

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Stands 12D08/E07

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