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The 275WASP15 with Wicketed Automatic Stack Processor (WASP) uses a robotic stack transfer system that grasps the finished stack of wicketed bags, then lifts and places them onto a backer board and wicket wires. This helps eliminate the repetitive motion of squeezing and lifting bag stacks and increases stacking space.

HUDSON-SHARP MACHINE CO., 920/494-4571, fax: 920/496-1322, www.hudsonsharp.com

Co.'s RS 26 bagmaking machine for glued flat and satchel paper bags has speeds up to 1,000 bags per minute with paper from 25 - 125 g/m2. It has cutting length range from 160 mm to 760 mm. Options include an in-line flexo press, waxing unit and envelope bag attachment.

HOLWEG, 33/388-47-8484, fax: 33/388-38-4138, www.holweg.fr

The newest model of the 418 shuttle-motion, bottom-seal bag machine features four-axis servo control, print registration and an advanced operator interface for process efficiency. The servo motors and control package can be retrofitted to all versions of the bag machine in operation. The servo motors replace hydraulic mechanisms and the axes regulate the speeds of the infeed and exit nip rolls, up-and-down motion of the head and the distance the shuttle travels.

BATTENFELD GLOUCESTER ENGINEERING CO., INC., 978/282-9268, fax: 978/282-9494, www.bge.battenfeld.com

The Matador® NG flat and satchel bagmaking machine can convert a broad range of bag sizes. Bag widths range from 2.4 to 15 in., cut-off length is 6.3 to 30 in., and the side gusset measures up to 2.8 or 3.2 in. with extra parts. The new NG model features faster changeover speeds compared to older systems in co.'s line.

WINDMOELLER & HOELSCHER CORP., 800/854-8702, fax: 401/333-6491, www.whcorp.com

Vega 610 pouchmaking system's modular design allows it to adapt to various converting process needs, and process laminated and coextruded films with equal ease, co. says. The machine applies servo technology to enhance control and real seal-time control. It will be on display at Pack Expo 2006 in Chicago where it will produce zipper pouches at 280 pouches per minute and self-gusseted stand-up pouches at 100 pouches per minute.

MAMATA USA, INC., 630/801-2320, fax: 630/801-2322, www.mamatausa.com