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News Release from: Sealed Air | Subject: Shanklin form, fill and seal machine
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 August 2005
Wrapping machine can be changed in three
minutes
Wrapping machine wrapper redefines traditional shrink packaging equipment having features like its plug-and-play in-feed modules, which can be changed over in as little as three minutes.
This year's PPMA show is set to host the European launch of a newly designed, top of the range Shanklin form, fill and seal machine Manufactured and distributed by Sealed Air, the Omni wrapper redefines traditional shrink packaging equipment
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 11 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Packaging machine changed over in minutes
Each packaging machine model is offered with a range of novele 'plug-and-play' infeed modules, that can be changed to accommodate different products in minutes.
Innovative new features like its plug-and-play in-feed modules, which can be changed over in as little as three minutes, is unique to Omni and will maximize production efficiency.
Complete with servo motion-control technology that instantly recognises a new in-feed, Omni can be used to pack almost any application in the food, industrial, and consumer sectors.
Also taking a prominent position on stand 12211 is Sealed Air's pioneering pallet management system.
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An innovative and revolutionary new form of resealable packaging has a built-in recloseable feature using pressure sensitive tape to create an easy-open, easy-close package.
Pallet de-stacking system reduces manual work
Pallet de-stacking system for the management of pallets has the aim of managing the storage and stacking of pallets, and removing manual work, such as dragging pallets here and there.
Shrink wrapping machines are most flexible
What is believed to be the most flexible and efficient shrink wrapping machine to enter Europe will be shown at Ipex along with a semi-automatic shrink wrapper and other packaging machines.
Manufactured by Mondo and Scaglione, the pallet de-staking system is the first of its kind and aims to manage the storage and stacking of pallets in the warehouse.
Normally pallets are stacked on top of each other, scattered around, and often look unsafe, but the pallet de-stacker deposits them directly onto the floor beneath the stack and then pushes it out of the magazine ready for use.
Sealed Air will also be using the show to introduce the new Pfankuch 450 sealing machine into the UK flexible packing sector.
It comes complete with a permanently heated sealing jaw and a special tunnel that equalises air from the top and bottom.
Making its debut at PPMA is the low cost, entry level, automatic L-sealer from Sealed Air - the Opti 4500.
With speeds up to 35 packages per minute, Opti 4500 is an efficient, dependable system designed for high-speed applications such as CDs, DVDs, video games and tapes.
Group operations manager Sealed Air (Bradford), Colin Lovering, commented on the Omni launch: "The Omni will take the central position on the stand this year, and will be formally unveiled on Tuesday morning".
"It will be the first time anyone outside the Sealed Air Corporation sets eyes on the system and I'm looking forward to seeing the reaction of visitors." An innovative and revolutionary new form of resealable packaging will also be displayed on the Sealed Air stand.
The 'easy open' bags have a built-in recloseable feature using pressure sensitive tape to create an easy-open, easy-close package.
It provides product containment and protection, and has been proved to be easier to use than zips.
Sealed Air believes that 'easy open' is a revolutionary product that will be of great interest to those involved in the bakery, fresh produce and pharmaceutical sectors.
Lovering summarised: "We are developing the Shanklin brand across Europe and we want the Omni to demonstrate that Sealed Air continues to innovate, that the equipment is built locally and that customers are dealing direct with local Shanklin/Sealed Air specialists." In addition to the Sealed Air equipment, a wide range of product literature will also be available for all visitors to the stand.
* About Sealed Air - Sealed Air is a leading global manufacturer of a wide range of protective and speciality packaging products.
Reaching nearly 80% of the world's population, many Sealed Air brands are among the most respected names in their markets.
Its products protect and preserve customers' products from the plant or warehouse through the rigours of the distribution chain.
Many Sealed Air products also provide an appealing merchandising presence for retail display.
Sealed Air's industry-leading investment in research and development and constant focus on World Class Manufacturing principles enables it to continue to deliver innovative packaging solutions that add measurable value to its customers' businesses around the world.
Products offered from the Bradford operation include Cryovac films, the extensive Shanklin machine range, carton making equipment from Mondo and Scaglione, shrink systems from Smipack and leaflet feeders from Pfankuch. Request a free brochure from Sealed Air ...
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