The NuTEC 720 all-hydraulic, microprocessor-controlled, multi-outlet forming machine runs up to 3,600 8-oz. patties on 5 1/2-in. paper per hour with the 1-hole mold. It can run up to 7,200 4-oz. patties on 4 3/4-in. paper per hour with the 2-hole setup.
Capable of resisting harsh chemicals, solvents, detergents and salt water, Stafford 316 stainless steel shaft collars and rigid shaft couplings come in 1- and 2-piece and set-screw styles with 18-8 or 316 stainless steel fasteners plus a variety of bore configurations.
With Bosch SurePOUCH stand-up, flexible packs, product is filled directly into the pouch rather than through the spout that is ultrasonically welded to the exterior of the pouch; product does not come into contact with the spout until opened by the consumer.
Hinds-Bock servo filling machines employ servo drive technology for high-speed depositing and custom-tuning of filling parameters to control the appearance of a fill as well as the velocity.
Economic constraints are impacting all operations areas, but packaging professionals aren’t suspending efforts to improve sustainability and flexibility.
With customers demanding less material waste and manufacturing looking
for ways to trim transportation costs, the trend toward sustainable packaging
is gathering momentum.