Sorting Equipment Specifications

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Automation

	Automation
	Your choices are...
	Manual		Manual machines aid in the setting or holding of products. Operators are responsible for most controls and activities.
	Semi-Automatic		Semi-automatic machines allow a single operator to perform routine activities quickly and accurately. These machines help with both placement and packaging.
	Automatic		Automatic machines perform activities without operator intervention. In fully-automatic applications, operator involvement is limited to the replenishment of packaging components. For example, operators load empty bags or cartons onto filling system magazines, load supply hoppers with bulk materials, place empty pallets on palletizer magazines, and remove completed cartons or pallets.
	Other		Other unlisted automation types.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
	Rate		The rate is the number of pieces per minute that a machine produces.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

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Industry

	Your choices are...
	Industrial / General Use		Machines are used for industrial or general packaging operations.
	Agriculture		Machines handle produce or other agricultural products.
	Automotive		Machines handle automotive parts and products.
	Chemical / Petrochemical		Machines handle chemical or petrochemical products.
	Construction Material		Machines handle construction materials.
	Cosmetics / Perfumery		Machines handle cosmetics or perfumery products.
	Electronics / Semiconductor		Machines handle electronic products or semiconductors.
	Food / Beverage		Machines handle food and beverages, or are used in the food service industry.
	Garment		Machines handle garments or are used in the clothing industry.
	Household Product / Merchandise		Machines handle soaps, cleaners, and other non-food household items.
	Medical		Machines handle medical and medical-related products.
	Military		Machines handle military and defense-related products.
	Mining / Aggregate		Machines handle aggregates, minerals, ores, or other mining materials.
	Music / Video / Software		Machines handle music, video, and software-related products.
	Paint / Coating		Machines handle paint, adhesives, sealants, or other coating products.
	Pharmaceutical		Machines handle pharmaceutical products such as medications.
	Stationary		Machines handle paper products.
	Tobacco		Machines handle cigarettes and tobacco-related products.
	Other		Other unlisted industries.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

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Packaging

	Packaging
	Your choices are...
	Aerosol Container		Aerosol containers are pressurized cans for holding fluids or powders.
	Bag / Pouch		Bags and pouches are holding devices made of paper or plastic.
	Blister Pack		A blister package is a cost effective way to display a retail product. Many retail stores prefer blister packaging because it offers a tamper proof package and displays products in a hanging format that maximizes the use of floor space.
	Bottle / Jar		Bottles and jars are glass or plastic, rigid, or semi-rigid containers for carrying liquid, paste, or granular items.
	Box / Carton		Folded cartons or cardboard boxes are used to hold a product or group of products. Cartons close either by tucking the end flaps of the carton, or by applying adhesive. This type of packaging is used widely with foodstuffs, confectionery items, medicines, cosmetics, sundry goods, etc.
	Can		Cans are circular, metal storage containers.
	Capsule		With capsules, solid-dose medications are filled into gelatin halves and pushed together.
	Cartridge		Cartridges are storage devices for holding media until needed. Examples of cartridges include caulk tubes and printer ink cartridges.
	Case		Cases are boxes used as shipping or storage containers.
	Cup / Tray		Cups and trays are rigid containers for holding products made of paper, plastic, or aluminum. They are used for packaging foodstuffs, marine products, etc.
	Drum / Keg / Pail		Drums, kegs, and pails are bulk containers for transporting or storing liquid or granular items.
	Pallet / IBC		Pallets are platforms used for the storage and transportation of goods. Intermediate bulk containers (IBC) have a capacity of not more than 3 cubic meters and are designed for mechanical handling.
	Tube		Tubes are cylindrical holding devices for dispensing pastes. They are usually made of plastic or metal.
	Vial		Vials are small bottles that are usually made of glass. They have a narrow aperture and are intended to be closed with a stopper.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized or proprietary packaging containers.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

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