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Food Packaging

Food packaging: Zip to it

Pre-applied zipper packaging film and automatic splicing technology make switching to a reclosable packaging format easier.

Debra Schug

March 8, 2016

Even though the use of reclosable food packaging continues to grow, some companies have not seriously considered making the change from a traditionally sealed package due to the perceived high cost.

Technology Sourcebook

Suitable for a range of general purpose food packaging applications, such as dry pasta, snacks and confectionery, the Dow MOR-FREE L75-300 solid, bi-component polyurethane adhesive system offers high-speed lamination and wettability.

Food Packaging

Food Packaging: In the resealable future

The standup, resealable pouch seems to be taking over the retail shelf, offering consumers freshness and convenience.

Debra Schug

February 8, 2016

If you take a trip to the grocery store, you’ll see the popularity of standup pouches.

Technology Sourcebook

Hot melt monitoring system

February 8, 2016

The Graco LineSite remote monitoring system enables viewing the status of Graco InvisiPac tank-free hot melt machines on the plant floor via a smartphone, tablet or computer.

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Sealing temperature controller

January 12, 2016

The West MAXVU package-sealing temperature controller has a startup configuration menu that shows only the most vital parameters including sensor types, units, outputs, alarms and set point values.

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Rotary chamber machine

October 9, 2015

The Rollstock RC-300 rotary chamber machine features a 304L stainless steel modular frame with the ability to accept a range of chamber configurations, sealing profiles and sealing widths up to 24-in. long.

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All-stainless case sealer

August 30, 2015

The A-B-C Model 436 all-stainless case sealer for dairies and juice plants offers hot melt sealing speeds up to 50 cases/min.

Food Packaging

Food packaging: Peel and reseal

August 15, 2015

Packaging designed to keep products fresh plays a crucial role in reducing some of the 1.3 million tons of food that is wasted around the world each year.

Field Reports

Brewing higher quality and value

Family-owned and operated coffee roaster nearly doubles production with a new vertical form/fill/seal bagger.

June 6, 2015

Founded in 1854, Ellis Coffee is one of the oldest family-owned and operated coffee roasters in the US.

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Adhesive control system

May 25, 2015

Designed for use with any hot melt equipment, the Graco InvisiPac pattern control system allows users to convert from a solid adhesive bead to a stitched bead; operators can stitch individual beads or the entire pattern.