New technology in water industry, Nov/​Dec 2009

Leibinger’s range of inkjet printers and cameras work as combined systems for marking and verifying products. The new JET3 is based on Windows CE Technology.

Mocon’s oxygen analyser, Optech, uses a fluorescence based system for measuring total pack integrity in rigid and flexible beverage packages.

Hanovia’s AF3 amalgam UV disinfection system uses UV technology for the disinfection of process water for bottled water industry applications. The AF3 offers a high microbial kill rate with low power consumption.

PDC’s new range of machines — the R-​Evolution and STG+ — offers smaller footprints, easy access to tooling parts and film paths and fewer wearing parts. The firm says that stretch sleeves are suitable for complex shape containers without the need for shri

Netstal’s Calitec System was designed specifically for reducing cycle times by subjecting the preform to slight air pressure during the cooling phase, which presses the hot molded product evenly against the wall of the cooling sleeve and prevents it from

Töpfer Kulmbach’s range of label packaging printing options includes: metallic effects, high gloss effects and peel-​off labels in gravure. UV light-​reactive inks in offset printing are also available, as well as holographic effects, embossing and stamping

Elettric’s 80’s scalable Freeway system aims to offer a solution through custom designed automation for fast moving plants. The systems can automate the entire end of line process or be limited to certain parts of it.

Krones’ membrane technology offers reverse osmosis, which can be used for process-​water treatment, as well as the production of near water beverages.

Heuft’s InLine empty bottle inspection system is able to detect finish and sidewall faults more accurately with its latest model. It inspects the container finish three times by projecting different coloured rings of light, avoiding false rejections.

Agr International has introduced its Pilot Process closed-​loop control software for blow molder management. The system is compatible with blow molding systems from KHS, SIG, Sidel, Krones and SIPA.

Increased reading reliability, minimum set up times, and simple integration into existing systems are just some of the features of the GLM-​P 2S pallet labelling machine, according to its manufacturer, Bizerba.