Packaging & Labeling News

SmartDate 5 delivers a new level of efficiency, performance, and productivity for high-performance, worry-free product coding. Here are five reasons why the SmartDate 5 advance is the number one choice for high-quality coding:

•  Increased efficiency and print economy
•  Simplified set-up and operation
•  Improved coding performance
•  Flexibility to match your requirements
•  More productivity for you

To view our entire line of rooms and chambers that comply with TAPPI T402 for temperature and relative humidity control, please visit our Web site at www.humiditycontrol.com. A small standard TAPPI room may be viewed here. We can also condition existing rooms, laboratories, or chambers.

Need a stainless steel pneumatic fitting but don't want the installation hassles of compression fittings? The KQG series from SMC Corporation of America gives you push to connect convenience with 316 SUS construction and fluororubber seals. They are readily available in many configurations in both inch and metric sizes.

Emerson Bearing carries a unique line of competitively-priced pillow blocks and ball bearings for the packaging and food processing industry. Choose from a wide range of stainless, thermoplastic, or chrome housings and inserts to suit your unique application. Select from a range of roller chain solutions as well.

In the world of Smart Cameras, Sony's new 100 series is genius. Ideally suited for packaging and labeling applications, these four cameras feature a host of digital I/O interfaces (Gigabit Ethernet and dual USB 2.0). With its built-in industrial PC and 1 GHz VIA pentium-class processor, these cameras are ahead of their class.

From precision sub-fractional HP motors and gearmotors, with the gearmotor ratings up to 1000 in.-lbs full load capability. LEESON has a stock motor or gearmotor solution for most needs. When you need a custom unit, LEESON has the design experience and manufacturing flexibility to solve those requirements

Introducing two new models. NESLAB ThermoFlex Chillers feature:
• Intuitive user interface for ease-of-operation
• Air and water filters that can be changed while unit is in operation
• Innovative, patented packaging for rapid installation
• Quick start guide for seamless start-up in minutes

Uni-Home Industry produces silicone-based sheet containing fiber-glass which reinforce and provide better insulation property. We offer a wide range of specification with insulation, heat sink, temperature endurance, flame retardation, and dimension as well as provide customized die-cut service to meet user's demand. All materials are RoHS compliance.

Ernst Timing Screw manufactures the longest lasting quality timing screw units on the market today. Quick change handles make change-over/adjustments painless. DC motors variable speed control, stepper/servo packages. Bolt up drives make installation adaptable to any existing conveyor. More info.

Visit us at Pack Expo, Chicago, IL, Nov. 9-13, Booth N3745.

There is a huge movement today in the packaging industry towards environmentally-friendly, "frustration-free packaging" and "right-sized" boxing of products.

Cattie Adhesive Solutions offers package design and adhesive consulting as well as a complete line of high-quality hot melts, low-temperature hot melts, and water-based adhesives for packaging applications.

The PS 125 is a compact, hand-load, all-electric bagging system operating at speeds up to 25 bpm. A next-bag-out printer option is ideal for short-run product identification and order fulfillment applications. Engineered for reliability and economically-priced, the system is well-suited for low- to mid-volume, single or multi-station packaging operations. Learn more.

General Conveyor's wrap belts are suitable for round or square products, and are adjustable and portable. The belts grip the product's sides to expose the bottom for labeling. Depending on the belt speed, this process can also meter the product while it is being transferred. More products at www.gccl.com.