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Linx code printer reduces solvent consumption

Linx Printing Technologies said that its latest continuous ink jet printer range can reduce solvent consumption by up to 40% while maintaining excellent reliability.

News from Linx Printing Technologies ( 7 May 2008)

Lantech system locks load to a pallet

A load locking system from Lantech that locks a load to a pallet with a cable of film rolled into the bottom wraps and placed below the deck of the pallet now has a wider range of pallet heights.

News from Lantech (16 April 2008)

Robot picks and places 3kg at 110 picks/min

Robots offer increased speed, higher payload and a smaller footprint, while the average cycle time performance has improved by over 20%, resulting in 110 picks/min at 3kg.  Brochure available  

News from ABB Robotics (14 February 2008)

Heavy-duty conveyor avoids pallets contacting

 User application article   A heavy-duty conveyor system suitable for handling pallets of various dimensions and weights up to 1000kg precisely controls pallets and ensures there is no contact between them.

News from European Conveyor Systems (23 January 2008)

Hygienic vertical scoop belting saves downtime

To reduce decontamination downtime, hygienic vertical scoop belting has no pins, hinges and link joints to catch and foster bacteria growth.

News from Automation Supplies (21 January 2008)

Robotic grippers streamline palletising

Designed to streamline the automation of depalletising applications, a robotic gripper system can secure handling and depositing of layers of products, with or without shrink wrap.  Brochure available  

News from KUKA Automation + Robotics ( 1 January 2008)

Patent awarded for innovative marking

A patent has been awarded to new transparent marking pigment, activated by low-power CO2 laser, for application on clear films or substrates.

News from DataLase (15 November 2007)

Designing for environmental material handling

 Technical background article   Saving energy at every step is possible with today's innovative vacuum technology for your consumer goods manufacturing says Hala El Sheemy from PIAB.

News from PIAB ( 2 November 2007)

CO2 laser marks PET bottles legibly

CO2 laser coders for marking PET bottles has specific wavelength properties to guarantee perfectly legible contrast print and operates at temperatures up to 35 deg C.

News from Imaje UK ( 9 August 2007)

Palletisation upgrade for Scottish drinks company

 User application article   Excel Automation has been contracted to upgrade the palletisation and automatic despatch facilities of Scottish drinks company Chivas Brothers.

News from Excel Automation (25 June 2007)

Range of conveyor belts for panel board products

Habasit Rossi has developed a range of conveyor belts for panel board products such as particleboard, MDF/HDF, OSB, LVL and plywood.

News from Habasit Rossi (25 June 2007)

Lifters with range of fully-powered attachments

Packline has introduced the CPS series of stainless steel lifters with secondary electric feed function to power attachments and auxiliary equipment.

News from Packline (20 June 2007)

Transdev announce new service levels

Attachment chain service is restructured with increased inventory, faster assembly turnaround and a realigned price structure

News from Transmission Developments ( 5 June 2007)

Aerotech launch linear positioning stages

Aerotech's ATS115 and ATS165 linear positioning stages are competitively priced for high performance medium precision applications.  Brochure available  

News from Aerotech (25 May 2007)

Metal Detectable Engineering Plastic

E-Components and Chains Limited of Pocklington UK are pleased to announce the launch of their Detectamet Metal Detectable Engineering Plastic Detectathene.

News from E-Components and Chains (24 May 2007)

ELAU Appoints Barr and Paatz

Barr and Paatz of Totnes, Devon has been appointed UK systems integrator for robot solutions, by the world's largest and fastest-growing automation supplier for packaging machinery, ELAU.

News from Barr and Paatz (24 May 2007)

Sigpack Systems meets the challenge

A specialty pharmaceutical company making women's healthcare and dermatological products has adopted Sigpack Systems' state of the art packaging machinery to meet rising production demands.

News from Sig Pack Services (24 May 2007)

Shrink wrapping benefits discussed

Over the years there has been much debate about the advantages and disadvantages of shrink-wrapping versus corrugated board.

News from Aetna (UK) (21 May 2007)

Pneu-Power for 101 extraction and Conveying

The Beckair Pneu-Power is a bladeless, motorless fan which provides either powerful vacuum or powerful flow for extracting and conveying all kinds of materials.

News from Beckair (26 April 2007)

Gebhardt conveyors on show in Dubai

Gebhardt Fordertechnik and its UK partner European Conveyor Systems are joining forces to make maximum impact at the Materials Handling and Logistics Exhibition in Dubai next month.

News from European Conveyor Systems (24 April 2007)

Conveyor system sparkles

European Conveyors Systems has completed the installation of an automated system for the order picking and despatch areas in a new 6000m distribution centre

News from European Conveyor Systems (24 April 2007)

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