stuttgart, germanytuesday, october 07, 2014, 1200 hrs  istbosch packaging technology, a leading supplier of processing and packaging solutions, will showcase its complete systems competence, from processing to primary and secondary packaging to endofline technologies at pack expo international 2014.two highspeed seamless systems designed to maximize overall equipment effectiveness oee will be featured, including the global launch of the enhanced blowfillseal bfs packaging line. also displayed will be the company&rsquos module capabilities, which link bosch&rsquos proven standard modules for customized processing and packaging solutions. to create each line, bosch draws from its local support combined with a global knowledge network.&ldquowhether searching for highend systems from processing to case packing, or taking the first steps with packaging automation, food and nonfood manufacturers are seeking a singlesource solutions provider,&rdquo said paul garms, marketing manager, bosch packaging technology, inc., new richmond. &ldquobosch&rsquos wide portfolio of systems technologies ensures that manufacturers are equipped with the right solution to stay competitive in a constantly evolving market.&rdquodeveloped with high productivity in mind, the seamless systems from bosch feature a streamlined design for oee. the speed of all line components is balanced to eliminate bottlenecks, minimize downtime and optimize product flow. in addition, the seamless systems are designed for ease of use, with the same look and feel across the entire line. this makes operation as simple as using a single machine, reducing the risk of operator error and increasing uptime.at pack expo international 2014, bosch will launch its enhanced blowfillseal bfs packaging line, featuring new highspeed vial separation capabilities. to give pharmaceutical manufacturers the flexibility to adapt to changing market demands, the bfs packaging line can package vial cards with multiple units or single vials. the bfs line is also capable of handling varying vial thicknesses, helping prevent jams and maximizing uptime. the system features a sigpack hcul flow wrapper with hybrid sealing technology heat sealing on the cross and ultrasonic sealing on the length seam. the longdwell heat sealing technology allows for extended sealing time, ensuring that thicker films are hermetically sealed for high product protection. due to the low heat emission, ultrasonic sealing technology is ideal for products such as vials, which are heat sensitive and could be damaged during the process.bosch will also present its seamless system for cracker packaging, designed for the gentle handling of delicate products at fast speeds. the cracker packaging line features tandem slug portioning technology, which generates slug and halfslug pack size configurations with the same process speed. after portioning, the crackers are sent to a flow wrapper that can easily handle both formats and ensures hermetic sealing. with speeds ranging from 120 slugs to 250 half slugs per minute, the cracker packaging line is designed for optimum flexibility, oee and robustness.the system will include the sigpack ttmc case packer, which is making its debut in north america and can handle both regular slotted and half slotted cases rsc and hsc, respectively. the bosch booth will also display all of the company&rsquos core competencies via an interactive platform. this includes the handling and packaging of biscuits, an overview of different sealing technologies for horizontal flow wrappers, as well as an introduction to sachet and stick pack packaging capabilities.for ultimate versatility and adaptability, bosch will highlight its module lines, which integrate the company&rsquos proven modular machines for adaptable and scalable endtoend line solutions. from processing through case packaging, module allows for easy upgrades for manufacturers either taking their first steps with automation or bringing automation to the next level.through local support combined with global consultation services, bosch tailors each line to meet individual manufacturer needs. this ensures that manufacturers will be quickly equipped with the ideal solutions to realize fast timetomarket. all machines are also available as standalone modules designed for simple integration with existing bosch technology.at the show, there will be three distinct lines including modules for processing, gentle product handling, distribution and feeding, as well as horizontal flow wrappers, vertical baggers, robotics, cartoners and case packers. for processing technology, bosch is launching its new roller former designed to minimize trim when processing masses for cereal, candy, protein and fruit bars. the bosch roller former is the only machine of its kind currently available on the market capable of width adjustments without machine stops, maximizing uptime and output.in addition, bosch will exhibit a bar wrapping line featuring its product distribution system that utilizes a touchless transportation concept to gently handle even the most challenging products, whether sticky, soft, topheavy or fragile. machines from its pack series of horizontal flow wrappers, which range from entrylevel models to fully automated technologies, will wrap the bars and a presto top loading delta robot will load the wrapped bars into cartons. the delta robotic technology ensures highspeed carton packing with the ability to accommodate flexible pack patterns.a second line will display a vertical bagger featuring bosch&rsquos patented fourcorner seal module. the vertical bagger is designed to produce a variety of different pack styles, including pillow, block bottom, fourcorner seal, doy and doy zip, with reclosabilty and opening features at high speeds. to complete the line, bosch will exhibit its ccm 3100 case packer for flexible case packing. the ccm 3100 features quick changeovers between vertical stand up and horizontal lay flat bag presentation. the case packer is designed to meet manufacturers&rsquo demands for shorter production runs with a wide format range in both bag and case sizes and styles, including rsc, hsc and other shelfready packaging styles.the final module line will package a medical test cartridge and showcase a robot distribution system with an integrated vision system. it is ideal for feeding irregular and random product flows into precise and consistent order. in addition, the new robotic technology features an openframe design for expedited cleaning and simplified operations, which increases efficiency. the robot will feed a horizontal flow wrapper featuring longdwell sealing technology that is capable of sealing times up to one second. this produces a hermetic seal to protect the product and extend shelf life.source httpwww.pharmabiz.comnewsdetails.aspxaid84442&sid2
