PRODUCT INNOVATIONS Need for speed
Packaging equipment and materials supplier Packer Products is pleased to announce the launch of SpeedMan, a new paper void-filling machine, in the UK. SpeedMan, says Packer, is an innovative and modern paper filling system that provides a cost effective and environmentally friendly solution to void filling, dispensing fully recyclable SpeedMan paper that is made from 100 per cent waste paper. Rapid void filling with minimum exertion achieves a maximum fill capacity that is approximately equivalent to 70 times the original volume of the paper, reducing storage space and costs. Easily operated by foot pedal, Packer says the adjustable operating speed enables SpeedMan to adapt to suit individual requirements and ensure maximum flexibility. A 14 day no obligation trial period is also available. Packer, the trading name of Packaging Aids Ltd, has over 40 years experience offering branded packaging equipment from hand tape dispensers right to automatic wrapping systems. For more information call 01268 885885, email sales@packer-
products.co.uk or visit
www.packer-products.co.uk.
Blister pack inkjet
Sunala has, says the company, introduced a further significant development to Wolke thermal inkjet printers with the availability of a new ink that enables them to be used on non-porous surfaces, including blister foil packs. The specially formulated solvent- based ink offers excellent finish and enhanced clarity even for small characters. It is available exclusively through Sunala, part of the Travtec Group, for the UK and Ireland pharmaceutical markets. The new ink is incorporated into Wolke’s m600 advanced thermal inkjet printer and Sunala can supply a special Traversing Unit that enables it to be
integrated into existing blister lines with multiple head configurations. The availability of the ink opens up the pharmaceutical blister pack market to the many advantages of thermal inkjet technology. The m600 Advanced can print variable data using a wide variety of character formats including algebraic and Arabic. It is also able to print variable Datamatrix codes to ECC 200, which offer greater flexibility and accuracy and can include a huge amount of information in a concise format, delivering enhanced track and traceability benefits. For more information call 01942 674440, email
info@sunala.com or visit
www.sunala.com.
New 1000 Series
The all-new Videojet 1000 series of small character inkjet printers provide, according to the company, even more uptime than the previous models, enabling greater customer productivity. The new Videojet 1220, 1520 and 1620 small character inkjet printers are the latest additions to the 1000 series of small character inkjet printers, offering what is believed to be a number of improvements on the company’s highly
GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES
M&H have announced the addition of a new 30ml tubular to its portfolio of standard products. This bottle is manufactured in PET and offers, according to the company, clear glass-like clarity and good barrier properties. The 30ml size is ideal for sample packs or as part of a hotel amenities range, and its stylish contemporary shape makes it versatile enough for a wide range of market sectors. Tubulars are one of the most popular bottle
shapes and M&H say they have an extensive range available in PET and HDPE. The company has over 1,000 standard bottles, jars, flexible tubes and closures. However, if you can not find exactly the right design within their range of standard moulds, their design team can create it for you. For more information call 01502 715518, email
marketing@mhplastics.com or visit
www.mhplastics.com.
popular 1210, 1510 and 1610 models. The printers have been designed to address a wide range of applications across a variety of vertical markets, and are fully compatible with Videojet’s previous models. The Videojet “20” series is engineered for uninterrupted runs, keeping production lines up and running for longer. “The original 1000 series printers were a
revolution,” says Tom Hawkins,
product manager for Videojet UK. “Our unique integrated core design and the Clean Flow printhead significantly reduce
maintenance time and cost. Now this has been taken to the next level.” For more information call 0870 240 5542 or visit
www.videojet.co.uk.
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