Materials and machinery

In addition to the vertical FFS machine VPK Basic, Rovema brings to Ipack-Ima in Milan (Hall 1 - Stand D75) the latest model of the SBS machine for double block bottom bags, which is already enjoying considerable success among users.

Totally in line with the slogan of Ipack-Ima 2015, innovation is the foundational topic of Videojet’s presence at the fair. For the occasion, the concern puts on show all its most advanced industrial coding solutions: from the brand new inkjet printers for small character coding, to CO2 Laser marking, to Fiber and UV Laser and the concern’s revolutionary labelers for secondary packaging.

For more than thirty years, the company 2emme (Marghera, VE) has designed, produced and sold automatic and semi-automatic labeling machines, print&apply systems for primary and secondary packaging and pallets, and automation and coding systems.

Imballaggi PK is an Italian concern that has been on the market for 50 years, offering various solutions adapted for packaging and labeling in small runs, in the name of professionalism and quality.

Among its many industrial automation solutions specifically designed for packaging and labeling, Wide Range proposes its most recent development: the WR Feeder processes sheets, cartons and coupons up to a maximum format of 250x300 mm at a speed of 50 m/minute.

Devised for small-to-medium runs, the Durst Tau 330 combines reliability and efficiency with sure economic advantages in the production of industrial and safety labels.

Irplast (one of the most active players  in the international packaging market operating in food, beverage, tobacco and toiletries industrial areas) will be attending Ipack-Ima (Hall 02 Stand D01 E10), the international packaging exhibition in Milan, focusing on the full product range: BOPP film, the latest innovative labels and high performance adhesive tapes.

High-quality “micro” codes, better legibility of the characters up to a minimum of 0.6 mm in height, printed at speeds of up to 348 meters per minute: these the performances of the two new Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printers launched by Videojet as part of its 1000 Series.

Omron technology has been the keystone of the development of a new gantry robot palletizer build by New-Motion that in only six weeks, has developed an accurate, productive, versatile, userfriendly and economical system.

For the global market Parker Hannifin has created the axis controller called Parker Automation Controller (PAC), which combines in a single, highly effective solution machine logic, real time motion control and visual display.

February 25 witnessed the third edition of Innovations Day, the much awaited and exclusive event dedicated to B&R technological innovations, which saw the participation of 120 machine builders. The event was a repeat success of the previous editions, confirming it as an opportunity for automation professionals to swap info and gain further insight as to the solutions on offer.

Smart Drive is the solution developed by Lenze that enables the drastic reduction (up to 70% less) of the number of motor reduction unit variants normally required, achieving variable speed applications and constant torque, with a single motor-reducer combination.

A market demand to satisfy, a new design to create: together with Bosch Rexroth, Movipack creates a “cost-cutting” casepacker that is unique in its class.

Pick and Place robotics has seen an enormous growth is recent years and, above all in the packaging processes, plays a fundamental role in substaining operational speeds and flexibility of the plants. K.L.A.IN.robotics, distributor of the Veltru robots, shows esxperience and solutions at Ipack-Ima (Hall 7 - Stand D122).

From Nordson Corporation, innovative hot melt application systems that save a considerable amount of energy and material at the end of the line.

Schmalz, the vacuum specialist, at Ipack-Ima 2015 (Hall 10 - Stand E28) will be presenting the compact series of SCPS/SCPSi ejectors with the new Eco nozzle system.

On the market for 37 years, Autorotor is a leading builder of rotary tables, with more than 55,000 units installed worldwide.

As an alternative to the traditional black, Elesa has recently proposed a new colour for some of its components in polyamide based technopolymer (hinges, snap door lock, square tube connectors): grey RAL 7040, chosen to match the aestthetic need of those users who wish to harmonize the tonality of the component with the one of the aluminium profiles on which they are assembled.

Barcelona, 11-13 June 2015.The European plastic distributors association EPDA gathers in the Spanish city to give updates on sector trends in technology and markets, and for the sake of networking.

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