The Latest in New Products

Shaft Shredder
A new shaft shredder is available. The AXS Extreme Duty Single shaft shredder offers versatility for several applications, and comes in three models: AXS1500, AXS2000, and AXS3000. The AXS Series offers rugged construction with heavy duty bearings for tough material and suits large extruder purgings, large reject parts, trim scraps, baled or loose film, synthetic fiber, wood processing scrap, medical waste, cardboard, paper, and carpet.  AEC Inc., Schaumburg, IL; 847/273-7700; www.aecinternet.com.

Radio Transmitters
A company uses a large bandwidth to transmit real-time data. The NanoVACQ radio logger uses a technology based on the company’s IEEE 802.15.4, which enables the management of various loggers in the same space to have higher sampling rates. The lower layers of the norm allow better radio communication between the loggers and the receiving base station connected to the computer, according to the manufacturer. The radio is equipped with a connectable antenna. A special connector ensures water tightness in a large range of pressure and vacuum environments, as well as better radio wave data transmission conditions. TMI-USA, Dulles, VA; 703/661-6424; www.tmigi.com.

Hot Air Sealer
A company introduces a newly designed medical hot air sealer. The Super Sealer MS features an Ethernet network connection to a PC to keep a record of the pouches sealed. One PC can monitor multiple sealers. This latest model is equipped with an Allen Bradley touchscreen. Machine-setting changes employ a simple button touch. The Supersealer MS does not use Teflon-coated bands. No bands means less replacement cost and decrease in downtime,  according to the manufacturer. OK  Inter-
national Group, Marlborough, MA; 508/303-8286; www.okcorp.com.

Melter and Adhesive Feeder
A company presents an integrated melter and adhesive feed system. The pro-blue fulfill maintains adhesive levels in the melter tank to reduce clogged nozzles adhesive consumption. The manufacturer says it can increase uptime and deliver more consistent packaging, and when used with the company’s control systems and adhesive guns the fulfill system can help clients meet sustainability goals. The system offers an alternative to manual filling and combines the adhesive monster and the automated phone apparatus system as a single integrated system.  Nordson Corp. Westlake, OH; 440/ 892-1580; www.nordson.com.

Rebuilt Blister Machines
A  company  offers rebuilt machines  for outstanding cost-savings.   Allen-Bradley and Elau PLC components now can  be installed on retooled and rebuilt blister    machines to customize them for specific needs. The  manufacturer  says its  rebuild and  upgrade program  provides  enhanced safety, extended machine  life,  long-term spare  parts, regulatory compliance, validation  service, retrofit   documentation, and an inclusive warranty. The   manufacturer’s lines include  blister  machines,  cartoning  systems, line-monitoring and control  systems,  and downstream  packaging machinery.
Uhlmann Packaging Systems  LP,  Towaco, NJ;  973/402-8855; www.uhlmannpackaging.com.