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Product Innovations
October 1, 2007 By: Packaging online staff Paperboard Packaging
BOX MAKER
Autobox Ltd. introduces the Pak Master 2800. The box-maker machine can work with either cut-to-size blanks or stock sheets up to 2.8 m wide by 10 m in length. Board grades from single- to triplewall can be handled. With the ability of producing "multi-out" blanks from stock sheet, throughput speeds from about 500 per hour one up to 1,500 per hour three up can be achieved. Off cuts are unmarked, enabling trim board to be used for other jobs. The on-board computer features a simple-to-use touch screen to enable quick set-up times. It stores previously run jobs for easy recall. Interchangeable tooling, including slot and cutting/scoring knives, creasing bars and tooling for simple diecuts, are all fitted without the need for setting tools. The software provides all setting data and automatically resets the computer numerical control (CNC) system. Designed with easy access to re-set tooling, the machine is robustly constructed to withstand the rigors of a modern sheet plant environment.
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Autobox Ltd.
44 1525 379359
www.autobox.co.uk
1. ALL-ELECTRONIC KNIFEHOLDER
Tidland introduces the e-Knifeholder, the industry's first all-electronic knifeholder. It's designed to eliminate the guesswork in knifeholder setup as well as increase blade life, slitting accuracy, and efficiency. The unit can self-calibrate to optimize critical blade geometry during setup, blade overlap and side-force. By ensuring the proper adjustments during setup, blade wear is reduced and changes are required less often, translating to less downtime and reduced operating costs. The side-force and blade overlap are maintained through multiple shifts, ensuring consistent slit quality, reducing maintenance, and making blade life easy to track.
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Tidland
800-426-1000
www.tidland.com/new
2. ECO-FRIENDLY PAPERBOARD
Strathcona Paper LP has launched GreenChoice 100 — its new, eco-friendly, clay-coated paperboard. GreenChoice 100 is made from 100 percent recycled fibers, and is 100 percent recyclable. It is also 100 percent carbon neutral, and 100 percent of the energy used in its manufacture is offset with clean renewable energy. GreenChoice 100 is North America's only clay-coated packaging paperboard that carries both the global ISO 14001 and Ecologo certifications. As part of its launch, Strathcona is providing a series of environmental logos and statements that can be integrated into the finished pack design.
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Strathcona Paper LP
416-491-1701
www.strathconapaper.com
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