Packaging Machinery Specifications

Machine Type



	Your choices are...
	Accumulator		Accumulators gather goods or items prior to processing.
	Batching Machines		Batching machines prepare a quantity of material for processing or packaging.
	Bagging Machines		Bagging machines are used to place product in a bag, pouch, or sack. This may also refer to machines that make bags.
	Bander / Sleever Machines		Banding machines and sleeving machines secure products together by placing a band or sleeve around them. The band or sleeve is usually secure by and adhesive via a glue gun.
	Box Making Machines		Box Making Machines build boxes from cardboard. Material can be feed in sheet format and box making machines will cut/crease and assemble box. This machine allows for custom size boxes to be made on demand.
	Bundling Machines		Bundling machines form goods into piles and then band or wrap.
	Capping Machines		Capping machines place, snap, or screw caps onto containers.
	Cartoning Machines		Cartoning machines create cartons or boxes for packaging. A packaging machine which forms cartonboard blanks into cartons and secures them by engaging pre-cut tabs and slots, by applying adhesive or by applying heat to pre-coated board.
	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.
	Cleaning / Sterilizing Machines		Cleaning machines sanitize containers or packaging devices.
	Collating Machines		Collating machines package or assemble product in proper numerical or logical order.
	Combining Machines		Combining machines form containers into a single line to prepare them for filling or other packaging operations.
	Counting Machines		Counting machines count product before, during, or after a process.
	Decorating Machines		Decorating machines decorate packages.
	Erecting Machines		Erecting machines put together packages such as cartons or boxes.
	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.
	Forming Machines		Forming machines are used to form containers or packages.
	Inspection Machines		Inspection machines review products for blemishes, leaks, consistency, or types.
	Labeling Machines		Label applicators are machines used to dispense, apply, or print and apply labels to packages. Machines range from simple manual dispensing to fully automated print and apply high production units.
	Palletizers		Palletizers place goods on pallets in an orderly fashion. Palletizers are available in different configurations to handle a multitude of different packaging, incoming material lines, and automation requirements.
	DePalletizers		Depalletizers remove goods from pallets in an orderly fashion. Depalletizers are available in different configurations to handle a multitude of different packaging, material lines, and automation requirements.
	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.
	Seaming Machines		Seaming machines join two pieces via a formed seam. A typical application involves putting a top or bottom on a metal can, but specialized seaming machines can be used on various plastic and metal containers.
	Shrink Machines		Shrink machines apply heat to shrink a plastic wrapper around a product.
	Strapping / Banding Machines		Strapping and banding machines strap or band product.
	Sorting Machines		Sorting machines are used to divide groups of dissimilar products into the proper order.
	Tape Dispensers		Tape dispensers are devices that hold a roll of tape for easy dispensing. Dispensers can be handheld devices or desktop units.
	Unloading Machines		Unloading machines remove product or goods from packaging.
	Vacuum Chamber Machines		Vacuum chamber machines package a product under vacuum. They are widely used in food service to help promote freshness.
	Wrapping Machines		Wrapping machines range from small manual hand stretch wrappers to sophisticated automated wrapping stations.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized or proprietary packaging machines.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

	Integration Services Needed?		Suppliers that offer integration services will help the purchaser integrate the device into an existing supply line, or help set the piece of equipment into a factory.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

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.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

	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.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

	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.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

Automation and Features


	Rate		The rate is the number of pieces per minute that machines produce.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	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.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

	Robotic Automation		A packaging machine with integral robotic operation can be fully automated or semi-automated with some human intervention.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	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.
	Hazardous Location		Products designed for use in locations where hazardous situations are expected. These products include devices designed to withstand explosions and exposure to fumes and radiation.
	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.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

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