Compact design needs no pit

The new M Series of mobile jogger aerators and pile turners (manufactured in Italy and exclusively distributed by co.) are said to improve the quality of printed sheets by overcoming problems associated with long-term storage of paper stacks. With a compact design that requires no pit to operate, the M Series Argo handles sheets up to 28 x 40 in. and loads up to 2,200 lbs. The M Series Aries holds sheets up to 54 x 62 in. and loads up to 3,975 lbs. One-person operation reduces injuries from repetitive lifting.

JOGGER AERATOR SALES AND SERVICE LLC, 201/933-6800, www.joggeraerator.com

Competes with cellophane materials

Co.'s new WrapStar® multilayer film is designed to compete directly with cellophane where other packaging materials have failed. The 5-layer cast modified, high-crystalline polyethylene film reportedly has excellent twist and dead-fold properties as well as high clarity and gloss. Heat-sealable, the film is said to work well on cut-and-wrap packaging machines and fold applications. Unlike cellophane, WrapStar will not turn brittle after a few months, says co. It is available in clear, printed, metallized and stripe-metallized grades. A white version will be offered soon.

CONSTANTIA MULTIFILM PACKAGING, 847/695-7600, constantia-multifilm.com

Monitors neutralizing performance

The new PerforMAX 3 advanced static-control system ends static charges when installed 2 to 10 in. from webs and up to 20 in. on winders. Capable of neutralizing charged materials moving at speeds up to 2,500 fpm, the unit comes in three configurations to handle a variety of environmental conditions. Features include rugged bar construction with precise emitter spacing for maximum performance, a bar-graph display to indicate neutralizing of charged materials, a current-limited emitter point design that will not cause shocks to the machine operator, and an optional computer interface and software to allow for remote monitoring and performance logging.

SIMCO INDUSTRIAL STATIC CONTROL, 215/822-6401, www.simco-static.com

Prints OPS, PVC and PETG

ShrinkPac (gravure) or Flexo ShrinkPac shrink-sleeve and labeling inks can be used on a variety of substrates, including oriented polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and PETG. Said to provide excellent ink adhesion and color development, there is virtually no solvent attack with these ink formulations, which eliminates distortion issues and the need for constant adjustments.

INX INTERNATIONAL INK CO., 800/631-7956, www.inxinternational.com

Features advanced graphic display

The newly updated Compak™ 2000 power supply meets the changing needs of the wide-web surface-treating market with its advanced graphic display. The operator interface combines numerous functions such as watt-density control and station diagnostics with standard operations. The Compak 2000 also offers data logging and supports multiple languages such as German, Spanish and French.

ENERCON INDUSTRIES CORP., 262/255-6070, www.enerconind.com

On display at ICE 2007 in Munich

VENUS II, a high-performance, servo-driven slitter/rewinder, offers wide-web printers and converters a cost-effective solution for processing a wide range of films and foils at high speeds. Equipped with the latest laser-scanner technology for zone protection of both unwind and rewind areas, the unit operates a 59-in. unwind diameter and is available in 43-, 53-, 63- and 72-in. widths for speeds up to 2,300 fpm. The VENUS II features automatic knife positioning, automatic laser-core positioning, intuitive touchscreen controls and automatic web holding for ease of roll splicing to boost production.

SOMA ENGINEERING, 420/465-350811, www.soma-eng.com

Seven super-cooled extruders

Equipped with advanced extruder, die, air ring, winder and control technology to improve production efficiencies, a new seven-layer blown-film line includes Super-Cooled MAC extruders with an air-volume system said to be more powerful than previous models. The cooling mimics the efficiency of water-cooling without the maintenance issues of water. The aerodynamic design of the extruder base contributes to the effectiveness of this cooling system, says co. Connecting the extruders is a 14-in., seven-layer Lo Pro coextrusion die, and the system features an Integrator PRO supervisory controller and Model 1450 dual-turret film winder.

DAVIS-STANDARD, 860/599-1010, www.davis-standard.com

Under-pillow-block style

With a 40:1 tension range and noise immunity for precise tension measurement on web processes, the new ULTRA Line Vacuum Duty UPB load cell is said to be ideal for demanding vacuum environments, such as in producing metallized films and foils, and vacuum deposition of thin films or coatings on substrates. The under-pillow-block style load cell fits pillow block bearings and rotating shaft installations with a compact low-profile design that can be mounted at any angle and used for retrofit or for new machinery.

CLEVELAND MOTION CONTROLS, 800/321-8072, www.clevelandkidder.com

“All-in-one” control solution for OEMs and retrofits

The new CP62xx panel PC and display are said to be ideal for cost-sensitive applications requiring machine-mounted control hardware. The “all-in-one” control solution, which features a Pentium® M 1.8 GHz controller, measures only 2.4 in. deep and is well suited for use as HMI and SCADA devices. The CP62xx series features 12-, 15- or 19-in. displays, optionally with touch screen or touch pad, for use as monitor without a keyboard or with different membrane keypad options, including full alphanumeric keyboards. The Panel PCs of this series are approved for ambient temperatures between 32 and 131 deg F.

BECKHOFF AUTOMATION, 952/890-0000, www.beckhoffautomation.com

Boosts permeability for food packs

DuPont™ Selar VP Technology, an ionomer chemistry-based resin, is said to give food-packaging applications safer, fresher and more varied choices that boost consumer convenience and flexibility. It accommodates various desired properties requiring high and selective gas permeability to oxygen or water vapor, particularly for fresh-cut produce as well as fresh fish. Selar VP can be processed on conventional film converting and end-use equipment. The first grades have high OTR rates that when converted into film are well-suited for applications that need strong forming characteristics, tight cling to product, good machinability, and ease of cutting. Co. is developing Selar VP grades with high permeability to other gases such as water vapor.

DUPONT PACKAGING & INDUSTRIAL POLYMERS, 302/992-6678, www.scienceoffresh.com

For hot-melt adhesive coating

Offered in widths from 9 to 88 in., the new Galvano line of rotary engraved screens are specifically designed for hot-melt adhesive coating processes. They feature repeat sizes of 25-1/4, 27.109, 32.290 and 36 in., are durable, easy to clean and capable of laying down a variety of coating weights. The seamless Galvano screen eliminates this typically weak point of the component.

LEBANON VALLEY ENGRAVING, INC., 800/233-3013, e-mail: lveoffice@lveng.com

Eco-friendly for on-press or tank use

Formulated especially for removing ultraviolet-curable inks from narrow-web presses, anilox rolls and all equipment, UV Re-Leez™ cleaner is intended for on-press use in mind as well as for ultrasonic cleaning tanks. A one-week soak test found that UV Re-Leez is non-corrosive for aluminum, says co., and it can clean cold-seal adhesive from roll without noxious odors. Its advanced surfactant is environmentally friendly, using no petroleum distillates or hazardous chemicals. It is also a biodegradable, low-vapor pressure and low-VOC cleaner.

HARPERSCIENTIFIC, 866/588-8686, www.HarperScientific.com

Advanced cross-talk protection

Available in DC and AC/DC models, the Series 28 photoelectric sensors have rugged IP67 housings and highly visible LEDs for visual status indication. Offering advanced cross-talk protection, they are said to be immune to ambient light and come in visible red, infrared and laser light-source types. Well suited for material handling and packaging applications, the Series 28 sensors automatically determine the appropriate output type and operate in NPN normally open, NPN normally closed, PNP normally open, or PNP normally closed configurations without requiring any external programming.

PEPPERL+FUCHS, 330/486-0001, www.am.pepperl-fuchs.com

For inspection, machine maintenance

The Tracker handheld, stroboscopic, industrial inspection light shines a high-intensity spotlight pattern for both product inspection and equipment maintenance. It reportedly runs for an entire shift on a single charge with its battery kit. The Tracker focus its bright light on a 60 x 60 cm spot from 90 cm to let operators get a really close look at moving parts in a printing or converting plant's equipment. It can provide sufficient light at up to 1.5 m and also can be synched to a still or video camera to study a problem in greater detail. The strobe's pulses capture the web for micro seconds, offering a split-second view of the web and the quality of the printing.

UNILUX, INC., 800/522-0801, www.unilux.com

Job-storage system speeds changeovers

The Matador® NG flat and satchel bagmaking machine converts a broad line of bag sizes from short bags for hamburgers to long ones for baguettes. 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 machine components. The Matador's job-memory system lets operators store all parameters for a specific job that can then be recalled at a later time. The new NG model features faster changeover speeds compared to older systems in the co.'s line.

WINDMOELLER & HOELSCHER CORP., 800/854-8702, www.whcorp.com

For wet and dry nonwovens

With the flexibility to switch from wet or dry nonwovens modes as needed, the new ZFV-1-20 fully automatic wipes folder handles products from cosmetic and baby wipes to floor-mop wipes and traveler-refresher towels. Speeds of up to 300 pieces/min or 425 fpm are possible. The ZFV-1-20 converts single wipes, stacked wipes of multiple counts and/or cross-folded wipes all on the same machine. A 50-in.-dia. cantilevered unwind as well as integrated, automatic tension control with multi-pad airbrake are standard.

ELSNER ENGINEERING WORKS, 717/637-5991, www.elsnereng.com

Enhanced flow for blown film

A new high-heat, crystal polystyrene resin, TOTAL CX5229, reportedly enhances flow for the demanding requirements of sheet extrusion, oriented-PS and blown-film applications without sacrificing the melt strength critical for these processes. CX5229 improves productivity in conventional extrusion equipment by reducing operating pressures and temperatures.

TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS, 281/884-0500, www.totalpetrochemicalsusa.com