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Machine Type




           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Forming Machines
 
     Forming machines are used to form containers or packages.
 
   Sealing Machines
 
     Sealing machines are machines that are used to close and seal an individual package or to provide a long continuous horizontal or vertical seal.
 
   Filling / Packer Machines
 
     Filling machines and packer machines fill bags, bottles, cans, etc., with a predetermined volume of product, such as food, cosmetics, medicine, etc.
 
   Fill and Seal Machines
 
     Fill and seal machines fill bags, bottles, trays, cans, etc., with a predetermined volume of product and then seal them.  They are widely used for products such as powders, liquids, or paste foodstuffs.
 
   Form Fill and Seal Machines
 
     Form and seal packaging machines that use heat sealable flexible plastic packaging film to form a package, which is then filled, heat-sealed, and cut off. There are two basic types, horizontal and vertical. A horizontal machine forms a package, fills with product and seals, and all in a sequence of operations while the film is being transported in a horizontal direction. They are widely used for packaging solid foodstuffs. A vertical machine forms a tube, fills and seals, all in a sequence of operations while the film is being transported vertically downwards. They are widely used for packaging foodstuffs in a liquid, powder, paste, or granule state.
 
   Closing Machines
 
     Closing machines close multiple types of packages. Some examples include securing flexible bags by means of a tying wire, narrow metal strap or tape around the neck of the bag; by placing a lid on a can or drum; and closing a box or other type of packaging.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized or proprietary packaging machines.
 
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Packaging




   Goods       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Liquid
 
     Liquids are fluids that do not have an independent shape, but that have a definite volume. They do not expand indefinitely and are only slightly compressible.
 
   Powder / Granular
 
     Materials are in the form of granular or fine-powder particles.
 
   Consumer Packaging
 
     Packaging is suitable for direct distribution to customers.
 
   Bulk / OEM Packaging
 
     Packaging is designed for bulk or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supply shipments. 
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted goods.
 
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   Packaging       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Aerosol Container
 
     Aerosol containers are pressurized cans for holding fluids or powders.
 
   Bag / Pouch
 
     Bags and pouches are holding devices made of paper or plastic.
 
   Blister Pack
 
     A blister package is a cost effective way to display a retail product. Many retail stores prefer blister packaging because it offers a tamper proof package and displays products in a hanging format that maximizes the use of floor space.
 
   Bottle / Jar
 
     Bottles and jars are glass or plastic, rigid, or semi-rigid containers for carrying liquid, paste, or granular items.
 
   Box / Carton
 
     A folded carton or cardboard box is used to hold a product or group of products. It closes either by tucking the end flaps of the carton, or by applying adhesive. This type of packaging is used widely with foodstuffs, confectionery items, medicines, cosmetics, sundry goods, etc.
 
   Can
 
     Cans are circular, metal storage containers.
 
   Capsule
 
     With capsules, solid-dose medications are filled into gelatin halves and pushed together.
 
   Cartridge
 
     Cartridges are storage devices for holding media until needed. Examples of cartridges include caulk tubes and printer ink cartridges.
 
   Case
 
     Cases are boxes used as shipping or storage containers.
 
   Cup / Tray
 
     Cups and trays are rigid containers for holding products made of paper, plastic, or aluminum. They are used for packaging foodstuffs, marine products, etc.
 
   Drum / Keg / Pail
 
     Drums, kegs, and pails are bulk containers for transporting or storing liquid or granular items.
 
   Pallet / IBC
 
     Pallets are platforms used for the storage and transportation of goods. Intermediate bulk containers (IBC) have a capacity of not more than 3 cubic meters and are designed for mechanical handling.
 
   Tube
 
     Tubes are cylindrical holding devices for dispensing pastes. They are usually made of plastic or metal.
 
   Vial
 
     Vials are small bottles that are usually made of glass. They have a narrow aperture and are intended to be closed with a stopper.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized or proprietary packaging containers.
 
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   Closing Method       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Cap / Lid
 
     Caps or lids are circular closing items that can be either screwed-on or pressed onto a container. 
 
   Cork
 
     The lightweight elastic outer bark of the cork oak, used especially for bottle closures.
 
   Glue
 
     Glue is a strong liquid adhesive used for joining.
 
   Heat Seal
 
     Heat sealing is a manufacturing process using heat to seal a package.
 
   Nail / Staple
 
     Use of a nail or staple to secures a cover on a container.
 
   Tamper Evident / Resistant
 
     Seal is tamper resistant to prevent unintended access or tamper evident to indicate when a package has been opened.
 
   Tape
 
     Tape is a continuous flexible strip of material with adhesive on one side. Tape is used to hold items together. 
 
   Tuck / Fold
 
     Closure is done by folding or tucking of the packaging container.
 
   Wrapped
 
     Wrapped closures are used to enclose, especially in paper or plastic wrap, and fasten.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted or specialized closing method.
 
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Industry




           
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   Automotive
 
     Machines handle automotive parts and products.
 
   Chemical / Petrochemical
 
     Machines handle chemical or petrochemical products.
 
   Cosmetics / Perfumery
 
     Machines handle cosmetics or perfumery products.
 
   Electronics / Semiconductor
 
     Machines handle electronic products or semiconductors.
 
   Food / Beverage
 
     Machines handle food and beverages or are used in the food service industry.
 
   Garment
 
     Machines handle garments or are used in the clothing industry.
 
   Household Product / Merchandise
 
     Machines handle soaps, cleaners, and other non-food household items.
 
   Medical
 
     Machines handle medical and medical-related products.
 
   Military
 
     Machines handle military and defense-related products.
 
   Music / Video / Software
 
     Machines handle music, video, and software-related products.
 
   Pharmaceutical
 
     Machines handle pharmaceutical products such as medications.
 
   Stationary
 
     Machines handle paper products.
 
   Tobacco
 
     Machines handle cigarettes and tobacco-related products.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted industries.
 
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Automation and Features




   Rate
 
     The rate is the number of pieces per minute that machines produce. 
 
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   Automation       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Manual
 
     Manual machines aid in the setting or holding of products.  Operators are responsible for most controls and activities. 
 
   Semi-Automatic
 
     Semi-automatic machines allow a single operator to perform routine activities quickly and accurately. These machines help with both placement and packaging.
 
   Automatic
 
     Automatic machines perform activities without operator intervention. In fully automatic applications, operator involvement is limited to the replenishment of packaging components. For example, operators load empty bags or cartons onto filling system magazines, load supply hoppers with bulk materials, place empty pallets on palletizer magazines, and remove completed cartons or pallets.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted automation type.
 
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   Features       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Aseptic / Sanitary
 
     Aseptic or sanitary machines are easy to clean and are designed to inhibit the growth or presence of pathogenic microorganisms.
 
   Feeder Included
 
     Machines are equipped with a device that feeds the product or package to its intended process.
 
   Portable
 
     Machines are easy to move or transport.
 
   Processor Interface
 
     Machines have a computer interface that connects to a control network.
 
   Stainless Steel Construction
 
     Machines are constructed of stainless steel for corrosion resistance.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted features.
 
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