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PACKAGING

the slice of pizza from becoming soggy. The
wedges are stackable, have vented lids, allow
for 1-hand closure, are laminated and come
in a choice of two sizes, 7 or 9 in. Phone
(888) 828-2850; Web www.pactiv.com

ROBOTIC ISLAND

This "end of
the line" application
from Cavanna is a fully-automatic and
integrated line for primary and secondary
packaging. It includes a robotic island to
form-fill-close a display box. Phone +39
0163 82911; Web www.cavana.com
PACKING FASTER

PPI-200, a packaging solution from
Packaging Progressions, places a preprogrammed sheet of film, foil or paper
under pizza crusts at speeds up to 1,100
doz-per-hour, per lane. With the interleaving sheet under the crust, it may be folded
or wrapped around the product for ease of
separation, sanitary handling and - with
foil sheets - box-to-oven baking. PPI interleavers accommodate paper width sizes
that range from 13 to 40 in. Phone (610)
489-8601; Web www.pacproinc.com
SOGGY SOLUTION
A new 7-in.
foam hinged vented pizza wedge
is available from
Pactiv. The wedge
features crust elevators that raise
a slice of pizza off
the bottom of the
container. Side
vents help prevent

PATTERN FORMER
Stewart Systems offers its latest generation of pattern former for loading delivery
baskets with packaged baked foods. Its
patented vacuum turntable allows precise
pattern building at superior speeds. The
slip-sheet accurately places patterns exactly
as they are
formed into
baskets
and trays.
It handles
multiple
types and
sizes of baskets with ease. Only small adjustments are necessary to change basket
types as production dictates. Phone (972)
422-5808; Web www.stewart-systems.com
TOUCHSCREEN TECHNOLOGY
A new touchscreen control for all of
Lantech's automated stretch wrap systems
is providing a new range of productivity
advantages. As standard, the control accommodates custom wrap patterns with
separate settings for film overlap. Upgrades to the control system include a new
ANSI-compliant signal light and horn for

alarms, a complete
alarm history, animated
help screens keyed to
faults and combination starters
for all motors to eliminate fuses. It does
away with the need for a laptop computer
to change program timers or to monitor
the PLCI/O for troubleshooting. Phone
(800) 866-0322; Web www.lantech.com
SPEEDY LABELS
The PLC Servo Labeler is new from EPI
Exact Packaging, Inc. The labeler integrates
directly with the packaging line, using a prod-

uct sensor to indicate when a label is to be
dispensed. It operates at speeds up to 300
labels per minute, gently blowing labels
onto the package as the product moves
down the line. Phone (800) 755-8344;
Web www.epilabelers.com
PACKAGING PRODUCT
Sydney-based Amcor introduces TrayBon
packaging technology. This new form of
packaging can go down the line, into the
oven and, with the addition of a paper-board
acrylic lid, straight to the customer. It can be

shipped flat and automatically erected, has
a leak-proof lower surface with no holes or
slots and features high-quality, FDAapproved release coating. It can be manufactured in various configurations including
loaf pans and unique muffin trays. Phone
(800) 876-2569; Web www.traybon.biz
TWIST TYER CONVEYOR
This user-friendly system from Burford
is designed specifically for applying twisttie closures to products produced on vertical f/f/s lines, horizontal wrappers, specialty baggers
and manual
bag load
applicators. The
twist tyer
conveyor can operate at speeds of more
than 65 bags per minute. It features
automatic timing and is capable of running multiple applications. Phone
(800) 654-4530; Web www.burford.com

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http://www.pactiv.com http://www.epilabelers.com http://www.cavana.com http://www.stewart-systems.com http://www.traybon.biz http://www.pacproinc.com http://www.lantech.com http://www.burford.com

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