MOCON
Minneapolis, MN 55428 1010
Jan 31, 2008 Lippke(TM) 4000 Series is designed to perform leak and seal strength tests on flexible, rigid, and porous materials while simultaneously assessing package ability to seal contents against contamination. Using self-adhesive septum, system conducts tests at 3 pressure levels and includes flow booster technology. Available as standalone unit (Model 4000) or PC-operated, bench-top unit (Model 4500), reproducible test results are meet ASTM Standards F2054/1140/2095 and ISO Standard 11607.

Sherex Industries
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Jan 30, 2008 External threaded plastic plug expands to provide positive sealing in standard threaded ports. Suited for applications in manufacturing and assembly facilities, product is designed with features that prevent flaking and debris when removed. Additional elements of construction facilitate and accelerate installation and removal.

Caplugs
Buffalo, NY 14207
Jan 30, 2008 Series CPT-NF center pull-tab plugs are suited for use in tight spaces where 2 or more openings to be plugged and there is no room for a flange. Available in 7 different sizes, plugs are manufactured in Low Density Polyethylene heat resistant to 175°F. Units are designed with durable pull-tab, and come in standard orange color.

Fuji Impulse America
Deerfield, IL 60015
Jan 25, 2008 V-301 series vacuum sealer features self-contained vacuum pump and automatic timer that also controls vacuum and sealing temperature. Utilizing 110 V outlet, it also offers automated vacuum nozzle IN/OUT motion. Ergonomic device has compact design for desktop operation and provides sealing dimensions of 2 or 4 in. wide and up to 11¾ in. long. Timer and manual modes can be selected and system can also be operated in sealing-after-vacuum or sealing-only modes.

Laminations Corp.
Appleton, WI 54912
Jan 23, 2008 Able to be formed in variety of base widths and leg heights, UChannel® is 3-sided edge protection product designed to guard edges of windows and doors during shipping, handling, and storage. Laminated paperboard product is manufactured with single-piece, seamless, no-rivet construction and has no bottom overlap. Available in calipers of 0.080-0.600 in. and lengths up to 300 in.; special-order lengths and range of printing options are also available.

New England Paper Tube Co., Inc.
Pawtucket, RI 02862
Jan 23, 2008 Manufactured from high burst kraft, virgin kraft, recycled kraft, or chipboard papers, Convolute Wound Tubes can be impregnated with wax or phenolic resins. Tubes can be printed, punched, and supplied with notched or burnished ends and embossed or grooved surfaces. Offered in variety of shapes, tubes range from .175-4 in. ID with .030-.5 in. wall thicknesses and lengths from .250-80 in. They are recyclable and meet MIL-AA-203 specs.

Nordson Corp., Packaging Systems
Duluth, GA 30097
Jan 15, 2008 Combining melter and adhesive feed system, ProBlue® Fulfill(TM) System automatically maintains desired adhesive levels in melter tanks. Integrated capacitance sensor detects low adhesive levels and transmits signal to suction lance. Using vacuum, system conveys adhesive as pellets, pastilles, and mini-slats from supplied closed adhesive storage container directly to melter tank. Adding small quantities of adhesive at regular intervals prevents sealed tank from running dry.

Microflex Corporation
Reno, NV 89533
Jan 14, 2008 Cuff First(TM) glove dispensing unit comes packed with either 20 Supreno® SE (standard exam) gloves or 10 Supreno® EC (extended cuff) gloves. Optionally available clips and holsters securely fit dispensing unit to belts, cots, or visors, and clips can be mounted to any surface for minimizing storage space.

Brownell Ltd
Harlesden/London L NW10 8PX  United Kingdom
Jan 07, 2008 Using combination of polymers and adsorbent desiccants, VMAP Adsorbents prevent deleterious effects of moisture and high humidity including condensation and corrosion. Materials can be molded or machined to suit applications where complex shapes are needed to occupy available space. Adsorbents can be fixed in place using screws, adhesives, or mechanical retention methods.

Ossid Corp.
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
Jan 03, 2008 Designed specifically for manufacturers of products up to 10 lb, WPL 1000XG3 Weigh Price Labeler runs up to 180 packages/min. It can also operate as washdown-capable checkweigher for food producers. Model CS50 Case Scale features heavy-gauge SS construction and weighs cases up to 24 in. long and 150 lb. Both devices feature touchscreen controls, Windows-based user interface, Ethernet connectivity, as well as in-line integration and automatic changeover.

Wexxar Packaging Inc
British Columbia V4G 1J8  Canada
Jan 02, 2008 Model WF10 automatic case former allows packers to form right- and left-handed cases on same machine, suitable for users packing variety of cases with different printing orientations, such as contract packagers. It includes Pin & Dome technology which forms boxes from bottom to keep all moving parts down low and within machine frame. Forming 10 cases/min, inline machine features color-coded tactile guide; color-coded knobs and handles; and corresponding setup check list.

Mettler Toledo, Inc.
Columbus, OH 43240
Dec 26, 2007 Offering mass detection with belt width options of 300, 400, and 600 mm, AdvanChekPlus uses low energy X-ray technology to detect and reject contaminants including metal, stone, glass, and bone, even when packaged in metal foil. It features user-intuitive color touch screen interface, automatic set-up, and modular design. Unit comes in washdown protected NEMA 12 enclosure which is upgradeable to NEMA 4X for high pressure, hot, or caustic washdown environments.

Domino, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN 46899
Dec 21, 2007 Delivering scalable RFID systems that meet DoD mandates, Compliance Next Steps(TM) utilizes portable conveyor that allows companies to increase throughput speed of boxes requiring compliant labeling. It helps manufacturers manage increasing RFID enabled inventories, and enables automated case labeling by determining and directing RFID and non-RFID product through appropriate labeling process. Users can download critical order information needed to support RFID labeling of pallets and cases.

Standard-Knapp, Inc.
Portland, CT 06480
Dec 20, 2007 Compatible with several case packer models, soft placement module with motion control gently lowers bottles into cases or trays without damage to label, closure, or container integrity. Steady and precise placement eliminates bottle-to-bottle scuffing and breakage, with or without partitions. Capable of handling several cases per cycle, design facilitates adjustment and changeover and adapts to trigger and unstable bottles of all sizes.

Sealed Air Corp.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-5291
Dec 18, 2007 Cryovac® BSC 6000 is designed for retail chub packaging of ground meats such as fresh pork sausage or ground beef. It creates flap-less seal, enabling graphics to be printed around entire package and preventing freezing agents from settling beneath flap. Flap-less seal also prevents obscuring of print on package and stays clean from contamination sources. Film comes in white or opaque, and can be printed in up to 10 colors.

Sealed Air Corp., Packaging Products Div.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Dec 18, 2007 Cryovac® Grip and Tear(TM) end-seal bag can be opened by pulling tab, which can eliminate mess created by opening some bags, and keep fingers, counters, and utensils clean. It can be used for processed meats, cheeses, and variety of fresh red meats, such as roasts. Suited for non-abrasive applications, bag comes in sizes ranging from 5½-18 in. wide and 6-48 in. long, and can be used with existing Cryovac® rotary chamber vacuum systems.

Sealed Air Corp., Packaging Products Div.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Dec 18, 2007 With ability to create sanitary marinating process, Cryovac® Marinade on Demand two-part, thermoformed rollstock package is suited for meat processors, foodservice operators, supermarket retailers, and consumers. With package, processors can add marinade on packaging station. Offering food safety benefits with hands-free marinating, it features knifeless opening, leak-proof packaging, flexible portion sizes, and restaurant-quality products in variety of marinade choices.

Sealed Air Corp., Packaging Products Div.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Dec 17, 2007 Featuring hole in header, Cryovac® HangPak multi-layered bag enables retailers to merchandise vacuum packaged cheeses and processed meats in retail pegboard display cases. It offers secure sealing, mechanical resistance, and clarity. Puncture-proof product is available in plain and printed options with up to 10 colors, and ranges in size from 2½-6 in. wide and from 6½-18 in. long.

Presto Products Co.
Appleton, WI 54913
Dec 14, 2007 Applied with INNO-LOK® machines, reclosable Fresh-Lock® BagTop zipper allows packagers to produce full width bag opening on existing Vertical Form Fill Seal equipment (VFFS) equipment with slight modifications. Zipper can be applied to barrier and non-barrier packaging, and also provides tamper evident package format.

Sealed Air Corp., Packaging Products Div.
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Dec 14, 2007 Designed to maintain freshness, flavor, aroma, and appearance, Cryovac® Freshness Plus(TM) packaging technologies helps in prevention of mold growth, preservation of food color, and scavenging of oxygen and confinement odors. It is adaptable to wide range of applications including fresh red meat, processed meats, bakery products, and fresh pasta. No iron-based sachets are required to scavenge oxygen, which eliminates foreign object from package.