Product innovations
Bulk bag and manual dump weigh batch system
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lexicon (Europe) Ltd. have announced a combination Bulk Bag and Manual
Dump Batching System that weighs bulk materials discharged from bulk bags and/or manually dumped from sacks, boxes and other containers, then empties the batch into mobile storage bins. The sanitary system consists of a bulk bag unloading frame, two hoppers and two flexible screw conveyors that feed a central gain-in-weight hopper under automated control. A programmable controller with manual start button activates either of the flexible screw conveyors to load the first ingredient into the central weigh hopper at maximum feed rate. Load cells supporting the hopper transmit weight gain information to the controller that steps-down the feed rate to dribble prior to reaching the target weight. For more information call 01227 374710, email
sales@flexicon.co.uk or visit
www.flexicon.co.uk.
Epson partners with leading rip software vendors
and display printing capabilities of its award-winning Micro Piezo˙ Stylus Pro digital inkjet printing technology for commercial and packaging applications in partnership with leading software RIP vendors. Joining Epson on its stand was CGS, Compose, EFI, GMG, Graphic Republik, and Shiraz. These strategic industry software partners demonstrated a range of local and remote proofing for offset, flexo, and gravure applications, plus display printing on Epson's latest range of Stylus Pro inkjet digital printers: the new Epson Stylus Pro WT 7900 packaging proofing system, the A2 Stylus Pro 7900, the A0 Stylus Pro 9900 and the 64in wide Stylus Pro GS 6000. Claes Jeppsson, Senior Business Manager, LFP and LPF Solutions, Epson Europe, says, "In association with our software partners we were
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t IPEX, Epson showcased the accurate and flexible proofing
pleased to show the widest selection of proofing systems for the broadest range of print and packaging applications at IPEX." For more information call 0871 222 6702 or visit
www.epson.co.uk.
LASER MARKING PAINTED STAINLESS STEEL BOTTLES
concerns about certain chemicals in plastic bottles. Stainless bottles are both sturdy and lightweight because of their thin walls. In addition, these stainless bottles are painted to provide a smooth, attractive finish and added protection. While direct stainless steel marking typically requires CO2 power levels of at least 60 W to 100 W, paint ablation is easily done with powers as low as 25 watts. For this application, a black painted stainless steel water bottle was marked with a complex company logo. The marking setup consisted of a Synrad FH Flyer marking head and a 25 W laser controlled by Synrad’s WinMark Pro laser marking software. The Flyer head was equipped with a 125 mm focal length lens that provided a 180 µm (0.007") spot size. For more information call 01295 672500 or email
garyb@laserlines.co.uk.
S LOADHOG NOW PUTS A SECURE LID ON THE BULK TRANSPORT MARKET
oadhog, the Sheffield-based returnable packaging innovator, has developed yet another unique transit solution with the HogBox, which balances volume and security in handling valuable, delicate or bulky products. The lightweight, 190 litre capacity, high impact polypropylene HogBox, which has built-in pallet feet; handles; attached lockable lids and a 100kg load capacity, was developed to meet the needs
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of a major UK home furnishings and improvements retailer. The revolutionary hand- moved product eliminates the wasteful use of cardboard boxes or plastic packaging. The HogBox is compatible with mechanical handling equipment, including forklifts, and provides tamper proof product protection in storage and transit. For more information call 0114 2800 800 or visit
www.loadhoglids.com.
tainless steel water bottles are growing in popularity due to environmental and health
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