Machines

Sacmi Labelling has closed 2011 with all its indicators on the up and is stepping up its R&D. Among the new features a labeling machine with “extreme” modularity, while the manufacturer is starting up the production of the new roll-fed sleever with laser sealing.

The Aplink UV series high-resolution inkjet printing systems were developed by United Barcode Systems to identify the various types of secondary packaging and designed to print text, images and barcodes on any high-quality substrate (corrugated cardboard, glossy surfaces, plastics…). They operate at speeds of up to 30 m/min, with 180x180 or 360x360 dpi, with an OBCS curing system fully integrated…

The CX1200e digital laser printer for labels in reels by Primera, represented in Italy by Primetec Srl, uses a fast color laser print motor and provides a resolution of 1200 dpi to 4800; thanks to new PTPrint 8.0 RIP software, bold colors, clear wording, barcodes and pictures are in fact reproduced with a “photographic” quality.

Optimizing printing To avoid resorting to external printers or the problems of managing warehoused stock, Nimax proposes the SpeedStar inkjet printer, that can print small quantities of labels complete with variable data and up to a maximum width of 210 mm, in the desired format (both rectangular and shaped) with die-cutting. The system runs at speeds of up to 10,000 labels/h.

The alphaJET  series inkjet coders by KBA-Metronic GmbH print high quality images and text (up to 5 lines), reaching 2,800 characters/s. Simple and intuitive to use, they have a solvent recovery system that enables significantly reduced consumption; as well as that , thanks to the heated print head, a uniform ink drop formation is ensured. Supplied with IP65 protection, the alphaJET can also work…

The automatic labeler 5005, devised by Euroetik Srl handles cylindrical or prismatic products, offering wrap around and semi wrap around application. The system, complete with protection and a number of alarm and control devices, is easily integratable with existing production lines.
Simple to adjust, compact and speedy (30 m/min) it is ideal for use in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

Enolprint by Electradue is a linear machine designed for labeling cylindrical bottles and jars (a kit is available for conical and square bottles). The basic machine, of modular construction, is created with a head that dispenses a single label or two labels (front + back) located on the same roll and can mount a second magazine distributor to work with two rolls of labels (separate front and…

For its new research center in Parma, Chiesi has adopted more than 100 drives (at a power between 0.75 and 55 kW) produced by Control Techniques, whose technical skills and consulting services have been again appreciated.

Various heterogeneous automation technologies can be network linked to create integrated and coordinated solutions. This is demonstrated by the experience of the Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG), whose automation “philosophy” has been embraced by automation producers of international standing, including B&R, and by many machine builders.

Servotecnica presents the  new  K Series linear shaft actuators by Exlar, couplable with motors of any type and brand.

Centro Software launches "Impresa24 Food Industry", the new ERP (Enterprise Planning Resources) designed to the needs and characteristics of Italian food companies: a tool that not only enables a better management of the administrative, financial and commercial processes of an enterprise, but also of all the steps associated with goods purchasing as well as the storage, processing, quality…

Flooring: anti-bacterial Silver. The antibacterial flooring made by Sirec combine mechanical and chemical resistance with a great antibacterial power.

The denirug® system made by the Swiss company Denipro AG can carry heavy loads with ease.

Buggy200MPC is an acronym that identifies the plastic buggy, proposed by CMP Srl of Saluzzo (CN), for the transport of meat or food within the production cycle.

Berardi Bullonerie provides special fixtures made to the customers’ design. As of January 2011, the Castel Guelfo (BO) based company also sells the springs produced by the US company Lee Spring, specialized in custom and precision springs (more than 19,000 codes of springs in stock).

What way is the wind blowing in the packaging sector? What do machine manufacturers and end users want? How can we stay competitive in today's market
Living right inside this world day by day, as specialists, we are fully aware of the specific challenges of automation in relation to the process, packaging, beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

First and foremost the faculty that most struck the jury of the “Entrepreneur of the year 2011” Award was the capacity for foresight: Manfred Wittenstein, chairman of the eponymous Baden-Württemberg based company, turned the small company of sewing machines inherited from his forebears into a global transmissions and drives market leader, thus earning the title of "visionary."

Last November, the Vicenza based paper group Lucaprint  completed the acquisition of the CO-VER Industrial Processes Srl, specialized in the production of cases with saw-edges for aluminum foil, baking paper and stretch film for food and with a strong international vocation: the group is in fact supplier to leading film and foil producers in France, the UK and Germany, that appreciate the…

From energy efficiency to noise emissions, going by way of the reduction of environmental impact: household appliances have also made great strides on the road to sustainability, to the point of requiring the introduction of new energy labels.

LC Electra Evolution has been developed by Irac (Montecavolo di Quattro Castella, RE). This is a horizontal automatic washing machine for photopolymer plates, which integrates original systems to improve the quality of the results and reduce the operator commitment.