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News Release from: TNA Europe | Subject: TNA bagging machines
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 March 2007
TNA four machines at Total
TNA the integrated packaging and processing solutions for food production companies worldwide, is showcasing four machines producing several bag styles at the Total Processing and Packaging Show
TNA will unveil the robag 3fx 320 Rotary Flat Jaw vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) bagger, integrated with a tna 514 delta scale, a Markem SmartDate 5 date coder and Safeline metal detector, to form block bottom bags for the snackfood industry The integrated indexed take away conveyor will assure that each block bottom bag remains standing after filling to reduce possible breakage and damaged product, and will move the bags to the end-of-line packaging area
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Aug 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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tna's robag 3fx 320 Rotary Double Jaw stainless steel machine, will also be displayed making pillow bags.
The robag's complete stainless steel exterior is ideal for the produce industry, such as potatoes, salads and cut vegetables, reducing opportunities for the spread of food borne illness.
Finally, the roflo distribution system will be on display to show its unique servo-driven system that operates in a smooth operator motion using simple mechanics.
The roflo distributes a wide product range, dependent on the product's coefficient of friction, and can be fully configured to meet the needs of any food industry.
Its gentle motion and gateless distribution ensures less product breakage and loss of flavour.
"Our exhibit at this show will display tna's capabilities to produce several different types of bags suitable for a variety of industries," says Shayne De la Force, group marketing manager for tna.
"Our machines can be easily suited to meet a variety of applications, as seen in the four machines on display." tna, celebrating its 25th anniversary in business this year, has set the benchmark in the industry for vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) packaging systems, creating highly efficient machines, using less parts with a simple design to increase maximum output and flexibility.
Today, tna provides a complete line of products from its well known robag VFFS Baggers; roflo Product Distribution and Accumulation Equipment; Multihead Scales; Checkweighers; Date Coders; Metal Detectors, Case Packers; Case Erectors; Palletizers; Shrink Wrappers; Seasoning Systems; and Complete Processing Equipment.
tna core products offer a range of robag stand-alone and turn-key systems that are renowned in the industry for bagging speed capabilities, efficiency and overall performance.
The robag VFFS system has experienced much success in the snack, confectionery, biscuit, cereal, pasta and more recently, powder and fresh produce markets, and can form pillow, block bottom, quattro, string and canoe bags.
tna remains committed to both its customers and the industry, and strives to provide the highest-quality systems and services available.
tna is the leading supplier of turn-key, integrated packaging and processing solutions for food production companies worldwide, with an installed base of more than 2000 systems globally.
tna's unique combination of innovative technology, extensive project management experience and 24/7 global support ensures customers achieve faster, more reliable and more flexible packaged food products at lower costs and with less wastage.
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