Featured Products - September 2012

Reduce Waste, Improve Quality

Several new systems for Bobst folder/gluers are designed to reduce waste and improve the quality of the final product. These include: SPEEDWAVE GT, which improves the on-machine performance of complex cartons such as crash-locks; ACCUBRAILLE GT, which allows in-line Braille embossing of up to 8 lines, on 4 panels, as well as across the blank; and ACCUCHECK which inspects every carton blank in the run for print and substrate defects. www.bobst.com

Adhesive System Flexibility

Nordson offers improved hardware for easy adaptability and functionality of adhesive system components for folder/gluers. Nordson's folding carton bracket assembly is a rugged, compact bracket that incorporates the gun/applicator, photocell, and verification sensor in approximately 30 percent less space than standard brackets. The bracket assembly also offers adapters and easily-adjustable connectors to re-position bracket height and photocell angle, among other things, to meet specific production requirements. www.nordson.com/adhesive

Folding/Gluing for Corrugated

American Intl. Machinery, Inc. has introduced the Signature Eagle Corrugated Folder Gluer. With this system, Signature has extended its versatility and capability to meet all the folding/gluing needs for corrugated converting. The signature series of folder/gluers incorporates standard and customized tooling to provide a multi-functional production system. www.aim-inc.net