Engineered for meat and poultry packers and processors, LINPAC LINtop Star PE CXO high-barrier, medium-shrink film is formulated for outside-cut tray sealers and case-ready (MAP) formats requiring a PE sealant layer, while LINtop PE HB OSL low-shrink barrier film is intended for outside- and inside-cut tray sealers and thermoforming lines.
Engineered for meat and cheese packaging, Coveris Envio forming and non-forming low-, medium- and high-barrier films offer clarity, dimensional uniformity, roll confirmation and caliper control.
Used in printing and packaging applications, the Butler Automatic 1000 Series automatic film splicer run at speeds up to 1,400 ft./min. and can handle non-woven substrates up to 64-in. wide without interrupting production.
Providing measurements for paper, plastic films, and corrugated and board materials, the TMI 83-76 Elmendorf tear tester has a 7-in. touchscreen for the input of test parameters and the selection of instrument settings.
Honeywell Resins and Chemicals announced Tuesday it has begun construction on its new nylon resins production line at its Chesterfield, VA facility. When completed, the line will become the first and only North American supplier of both resins, the company says.
As sustainability grows in importance in the food and beverage packaging industry, another manufacturer has introduced environmentally friendly products.
As vacuum skin packaging (VSP) is becoming more commonplace on retail shelves, suppliers have been concentrating on how to make it more environmentally friendly.
Performing non-stop film changes in food and beverage packaging operations, the Butler SP1 Series automatic film splicer senses the diameter of an expiring roll of film and automatically splices the end onto a new roll; it runs at speeds up to 600 ft./min.
The Dow Chemical Company is using its global connections to address the food and beverage market’s needs by developing new packaging concepts at its Pack Studios headquartered in Houston.
