Machines

Ensinger GmbH, represented in Italy by its branch in Busto Garolfo (MI), supplies high performance plastic materials (extruded and cast, semi-processed and finished pieces) destined for a wide range of applications and capable of resisting mechanical stress, aggressive chemicals and sterilization processes when needed.

HOT MELT Robatech has devised RobaVis™, a programming interface that enables the management of all its hotmelt applicators and the graphic display of the production processes: a cutting-edge tool that provides high benefits.

For the industrial concerns that demand maximum flexibility in terms of logistics and warehouse management, Robopac offers the new Robot S6.

The circular Winner robots are built by Europack Srl (Schio, VI) for palletising packed products leaving the production lines. They can handle a variety of products such as boxes, packs, cans, cases and bags.

FOR WORKING What are the standards and the good manufacturing practises for self-adhesive labels for food contact? And how does one emerge unscathed from the “price war” underway in the sector, where small labeling concerns have to stand up to jumbo sized suppliers and customers? Telling questions which were answered at the 22nd Gipea Technical Convention.

As well as being sole importer and reseller of pad printing machines and accessories (pads colors, plates, accessories and spare parts) of the Swiss Teca-Print AG, C.S.S Teca-Print, Milan can provide screenprinting equipment, inkjet  and heat transfer labelers, laser or microdot markers and hot printing.

Cicrespi designs, manufactures and integrates systems for the identification, traceability and security of products, processes and paths.

Environmental performance control of production sites; eco-design; sustainability of products throughout their life cycle; ISO 4001 certification of all facilities; commitment to social responsibility.

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.