Form-Fill-Seal

Major Machinery Modifications

After customizing the Multivac R145 Form-Fill-Seal system so its legally blind workers are able to run it, LHB Industries has increased production.

By Marie Redding
Freelance Writer

LHB Industries, also known as Lighthouse for the Blind, is a non-profit organization that provides employment, education, and support services for the legally blind—and the company is just beginning to find its place in the medical packaging industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, LHB offers turnkey medical packaging services, including auto pouching, tray sealing, vacuum sealing, and a variety of kit assemblies.

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Multivac Highlights Versatility, Efficiency at WestPack

In Booth 5201 at WestPack, Multivac will present attendees a variety of packaging options. Among key highlights will be Multivac’s first-ever thermoformer built on a full Allen Bradley/Rockwell control platform and drive system. WestPack will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, February 8-10.

On the Line

Form-fill-seal packaging lines carry the workload.

When investing in form-fill-seal machines, medical device and drug packaging professionals seek machinery that can help streamline their packaging operations. Given the size of the investment, these packagers need systems that can carry sizeable workloads reliably. High product volume may not be the only driver; users may need to run packaging, printing, inspection, and other functions all on one line, with minimal manual labor.

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High-Speed Laminate Films Roll Out

Ampac Flexibles (Cincinnati), the flexible packaging division of Ampac Packaging LLC, has launched its Flexi-Free High-Speed (HS) Laminate Films for high-speed form-fill-seal applications. Sealing at temperatures 40 degrees lower than standard laminate materials, the films enable FFS operators to shorten dwell times and increase machine speed. The films also offer a low-temperature option for products that are heat sensitive.

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Multivac to Display New Labeler and More at EastPack

Multivac (Kansas City, MO) will showcase its diverse product range once again at EastPack 2010 in New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, June 8-10, in booth #3123. Attendees will have the opportunity to view demonstrations of Multivac thermoform fill-seal, tray sealing, and vacuum chamber packaging machinery as well the company’s new Xbelt labeler.

 

Rennco Unveils Vertical Form-Fill-Seal Packager

Rennco (Homer, MI) introduces the Model Vertic·L-PP vertical form-fill-seal packager. The Model Vertic·L-PP is a pouch-type bagger that provides a reliable, versatile cost effective alternative to roll stock systems or pre-made bag operations.


The packager is configured with an 18” x 24” seal system that uses 25” pre-perforated centerfolded packaging material to create a bag around the products. The Vertic·L-PP has a specially designed vertical film roll holding arrangement to allow ease of changing roll stock material.

Multivac Now on Facebook

Multivac Inc. (Kansas  City,  MO) is now providing news, tips, special offers, and incentives via Facebook, the popular social networking site. Fans can get the scoop from Multivac’s new “apprentice,” Klaus, often in multimedia format.

OYSTAR Implements Global Growth Plan

OYSTAR Group’s (Davenport, IA) newly completed realignment emphasizes customer service and continued global growth. The plan is aimed at strengthening its customer focus and increasing its global presence without affecting the existing strategies and focuses of the Group’s American businesses, which include OYSTAR Packaging Technologies, OYSTAR Jones, and OYSTAR USA.

Multivac Celebrates an Early Christmas

More than 40 Multivac (Kansas City, MO) employees and family members took part in this year’s “Christmas in October” event on October 10. Founded in 1984, “Christmas in October” recruits volunteers to help fix and repair homes for the elderly, disabled, and other homeowners who lack the financial resources and skills to make necessary home repairs.

In for the Long Haul

Switching to an automated form-fill-seal operation is a big job. But it can have big payoffs.

Eric Pearson, manager, packaging engineering, Boston Scientific, put it best in our May 2009 issue: “Potential users of form-fill-seal (FFS) machinery may experience a bit of ‘sticker shock,’ but if they have a long-term strategy and look at overall benefits, the capital expense may be worth the investment.”

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