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Induction Sealer Handles Capped and Capless Containers<br />
Fords Packaging Systems, a UK-based supplier of inducon and conducon sealing equipment, displayed a new inducon sealing<br />
system for glass containers. The versale system can seal foil-based coated lids to many sizes and shapes of glass containers.<br />
The glass goblet of Dijon mustard, on sale commercially in France, is filled at <strong>the</strong> rate of 150/minute on an automac filling line.<br />
The printed foil lids are inducon sealed at <strong>the</strong> same rate as <strong>the</strong> filling speed, 150 containers/minute, using a<br />
Fords Packaging Systems inducon sealing line for glass. The inducon sealing technology can seal containers<br />
with or without overcaps.<br />
Inducon sealing<br />
system from Fords<br />
Packaging<br />
PACK EXPO INT’L 2012<br />
The company was also promong a new conducon sealing system for plasc containers at <strong>the</strong> show. Conduc-‐<br />
on sealing equipment made by Fords Packaging Systems has been used for many years to seal printed foil lids<br />
on tapered yogurt containers and o<strong>the</strong>r types of containers. The foil lids on <strong>the</strong>se containers are conducon<br />
sealed to <strong>the</strong> sides, not <strong>the</strong> top, of <strong>the</strong> containers.<br />
The new machine allows <strong>the</strong> minimum overhang to be reduced from 5mm to 2mm, for cost savings and a sleeker<br />
look. – BAG<br />
More informaon<br />
Jill Koch, US sales manager, Fords Packaging Systems: 847.867.0891; jkoch@fords-packsys.com; or www.fords-packsys.com.<br />
Software Manages Compliance with Sanitation Protocols<br />
Kleanz QA & Sanitaon Compliance Management Soware from Nexcor Technologies, Inc., helps plants comply<br />
with sanitaon rules by unifying inspecon and correcve acon records and centralizing informaon like sanitaon intervals,<br />
quality assurance requirements, employee training and chemical data for quick reference. Simplified recordkeeping and report<br />
preparaon fur<strong>the</strong>r support compliance. Mobile applicaons allow for paper-free data collecon, audits and correcve acon work<br />
orders right at <strong>the</strong> packaging line. – HEF<br />
More informaon<br />
Sonia Daniel-Sewell, execuve vice president, Nexcor Technologies: 770.831.9191; sonia.sewell@nexcortech.com; www.nexcortech.com<br />
Pallet Washes Clean & is X-Ray Sensitive<br />
The reusable, 40-inch by 48-inch RackoCell structural foam pallet from Orbis Corp. withstands high-temperature washing. Its onepiece,<br />
hygienic design prevents water retenon regardless of whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> washed pallet is stacked flat or on its side. Proprietary<br />
high-density polyethylene or polypropylene material is X-ray sensive, so if any damage occurs, fragments are detectable. Rack<br />
capacity is 2,200 pounds. The design offers four-way forkli and two-way pallet jack entry. – HEF<br />
More informaon<br />
Bob Klimko, director of Business Development, Orbis Corp.: 262.560.5301; bob.klimko@orbiscorporaon.com; www.orbiscorporaon.com<br />
Conveyor Redesigns Improve Cleanability<br />
Redesigned conveyors minimize cleaning me and effort, maximize sanitaon levels on food packaging<br />
lines and support Hazard Analysis Crical Control Point (HACCP) programs.<br />
The stainless steel Sanitary Level III conveyor from Nercon Eng. & Mfg., Inc., features all-welded, beadblasted,<br />
sealed-tube construcon, endless polyurethane belng and a sprocket and gear drive without<br />
hinge points. The system withstands washdown with highly causc cleaning agents, and can be config-ured<br />
for clean-in-place and clean-out-of-place regimens.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r redesign upgrades conveyors for metal detectors and X-ray inspecon systems from S+S Inspecon Inc. Reposioning<br />
bearings on standoffs, angling flat surfaces and quick, tool-less belt removal simplify cleaning. – HEF<br />
More informaon:<br />
Jessica Jacobson, markeng manager, Nercon: 920.233.3268, jjacobson@nercon.com; www.nercon.com<br />
Doug Pedersen, sales manager, Inspecon Systems: 224.208.1900; doug.pedersen@sesotec.us; www.sesotec.us<br />
Washdown-Compatible Components Support Food Safety<br />
RackoCell pallet from Orbis<br />
Food packaging machine components must withstand <strong>the</strong> cleaning regimens <strong>the</strong> equipment undergoes to ensure food safety and<br />
product quality. To protect vulnerable electrical systems, several firms provide washdown-rated devices such as connectors, ca-bling,<br />
input/output blocks, switches and sensors.<br />
One IP67-rated, stainless steel input/output (I/O) block from Molex withstands washdown condions. As a result, brand owners
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