Machines

AIPIA mission: to decimate supply chain costs and increase members' turnover by the implementation of high tech solutions in packaging

Once again demonstrating its role as a historic and privileged partner of OEMs in the packaging sector, Schneider Electric presented the latest advancements of the PacDrive 3 offer, within the the MachineStruxure platform, and of Plantstruxure, in which, within the same environment, all data relating to energy and the production process are analyzed. Objective: maximum facility optimization.

EXPERIENCE What do a capsuling machine and a palletisor have in common? The builder’s knowhow. With fifty years’ experience with processing and packaging machinery in the pharmaceutical sector, MG2 applies its advanced solutions technology to end of line applications. The latest developments below.

Beckhoff’s embedded PC CX8093 features a Profinet-RT Device interface, implemented via 2-port switch for executing daisy-chain wiring. This solution enables configuring a virtual device, which makes it possible to double the amount of process data, or to connect a second Profinet Controller.

The industrial high definition printing system Z640Plus devised by Zanasi redefines the graphics and communication standards on secondary packaging.

ASK THE EXPERT Processing automation, energy, timed cams, open and modular automation architecture, soft automation, service: in the column on ItaliaImballaggio called “Ask to the Expert”, Luca Stanzani (Packaging and Processing Bosch Rexroth Italia) will provide answers for the specific problems that the readers will tell them about.
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P.E. Labellers are concentrating on Drinktec (Munich, 16th-20th September 2013) where they will present a series of key solutions to the international public.

Hygienic Design is the WITTENSTEIN alpha stainless steel reducer designed conforming to EHEDG standards, that regulate processing in especially corrosive and/or aseptic environments (food, pharmaceutical, ophthalmic) where components and systems requires periodical, safe, efficient and speedy cleaning and disinfestation.

Cover srl (Reggio Emilia) is an ISO9001-2008 certified company that has been operating for over 30 years in the field of surface finishing of metals. In particular, it has developed a strong expertise in plasticizing and impregnation treatments of metals as well as anodic oxidation of aluminum and its alloys.

The Beckhoff and EtherCAT PC based control platform enable an increase in production speed, reducing control cabinet space by 20%: this was experienced in the field by PakTech, producer of study plastic handles that turn packs or bundles into packaging handy for storage and transportation.

Spumador (Refresco Group) marks an important milestone in the sector by installing the complete latest generation Sidel Matrix line equipped with solutions for packaging liquid foods.

ASK THE EXPERT Processing automation, energy, timed cams, open and modular automation architecture, soft automation, service: in the column on ItaliaImballaggio called “Ask to the Expert”, Luca Stanzani (Packaging and Processing Bosch Rexroth Italia) will provide answers for the specific problems that the readers will tell them about. Write to [email protected].

Ulmex, a specialist in the supply of high effectiveness products for flexo printing and represented in Italy by Printgraf Srl, offers Enpurex 95 Plus and Enpurex Power: two localized ultrasonic cleaners, rapid and effective, biodegradable with neutral pH for manual cleaning of anilox rolls.

At Grafitalia-Converflex QuadTech presented its Color Quality Solution for color measurement and inspection, based on the sharing of data in a common format, with companies top in the technology; in particular, it uses QuadTech SpectralCam™ spectral data generated in-line, ink formulation data supplied by X-Rite and ink application data provided by leading producers.

From 22nd to 24th of July, Laem System (Casale Monferrato, AL) will be holding an open house to present the new TR4 converter series, a heavy duty and high performing turret slitter rewinder.

The Kodak Flexcel Direct System adopts an original approach to the direct engraving of elastomers for flexo printing, with the objective of improving productivity and print quality, at the same time reducing costs, for all types of substrates.

Hannecard & Mitex Italy produces a range of ESA (Electrostatic Support) sleeves, developed to offer users the specific contribution of this technology added to the quality of gravure printing.

THE EXPERT REPLIES Processing automation, energy, timed cams, open and modular automation architecture, soft automation, service: in the column on ItaliaImballaggio called “The expert replies”, Luca Stanzani (Packaging and Processing Bosch Rexroth Italia) will provide answers for the specific problems that the readers will tell them about. Write to [email protected].

To be competitive the food industry has to equip itself with innovatory and automated processing systems that ensure good production yields, flexibility and efficiency at contained costs. For this reason, in cooperation with Beckhoff, tna Australia has devised a hitech conveyor that enables the complete management of product speed and handling.

Entirely designed and built by the Bolognese company SIS.MA, the new hi-res range of inkjet systems joins the already acclaimed Compact series and the DOD inkjet Macroline.