Beverage manufacturers see a wide variety product and packaging requirements. Bottlers are faced with a large number of SKUs, frequent change overs, extreme environmental challenges, and high-speed packaging lines. Pak-Tec understands these challenges and we have packaging solutions to keep your systems online, operations running smoothly, and product going out the door.
Bottle and Can Date Coding
Hitachi Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Printer
High-speed print – up to 3,173 characters per second- Non-contact printer is is perfect for curved surfaces of a bottle, bottom of a can or ribbed wall of a plastic bottle
- Lowest Total Cost of Ownership to maximize bottling operations
- Nickle-Chromium Print Head and IP-65 rated for wet environments or caustic liquids
- Ultra-reliable performance to maximize uptime
- Industry 4.0 Compliant & IoT Compliant
- Intuitive controls and message selection
Laser Marking Systems
Squid CO2/Fiber Laser
Permanently mark high-resolution codes on glass, plastic, of chipboard multipack beverage cartons- Reliable coding solution for high-speed, high-volume bottling lines
- No ink – No mess or controlled substances
Case Coding for Secondary Overpack Cartons
Foxjet ProSeries & Solo Series Printer
Print 300DPI barcodes and variable, on-demand product information directly on to master carton- Large print height up to 4″ for customized logos, beverage product information, and large barcodes
- Perfect for contract bottlers or beverage manufacturers with a large number of SKUs or private-labeled products
- Reduce preprinted cartons by printing bar codes and product information on demand
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Shrink Sleeve Labeling
AFM Shrink Sleeve Applicators
Flexible and reliable alternative to printed beverage cans- Contours perfectly for unique bottle sizes or shapes
- Easily integrate printing and coding systems for date codes printed direct on film
- Sleeve/Label up to 500 cans or bottles a minute
- Bottle & Can PSA Labeling
- Versatility allows a range of sleeving options: Full Sleeve, Tamper Evident Band, or Multi-Pack Bundling
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PSA Labeling Systems for Bottles and Cans
Arca Wrap-Around Labeling System
Full or partial wrap-around bottle labeling – perfect for PSA labels on larger bottles or premium beverage products with unique shapes- High speed with integrated product handling for unique bottle shapes
- Integrated printing and laser systems for variable tracking information and date coding
- Full product line to meet your application and budget
Secondary Labeling for Distribution Cartons and Shrink Bundles
Print-&-Apply Labeling
High-Speed reliable print-and-apply labelers- Unique applicators for Corner-wrap, Side, and Top apply applications
- Custom enclosures with heating systems – perfect for cold fill products or harsh environments
- All-Electric systems available – Increased flexibility and independence from plant air
- Integrated redundant systems to eliminate disruptions due to replacing labeling materials
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Pallet Labeling
Print-&-Apply Labeling for Pallets
High-speed, multi-side pallet labelling: up to 240 pallets per hour- Apply up to three (3) pallet sides with single system
- Full enclosure with temperature control to accommodate humid, wet, or freezer conditions
- Advance 2 way communications and software to support internal database, error diagnosis,
- Programable for stand-alone solutions or integrate into existing network
- Integrated scanner for data/print verification
- Optional RFID
Palletizing Cell with Integrated Stretch Wrapper
Save Floor Space with TopTier Concurrent Stretch Wrapping
Bottling plants can be crowded places, this concurrent wrapping system saves huge amounts of floor space and lowers overall end-of-line costs- The concurrent process, loads are stabilized during the palletizing process.
- Catagory 3 safety keeps operators safe
- Cube Technology reduces film use by 30-50%
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Depalletizing for Bottles and Cans
Starline Automatic Depalletizing System
Automatically depalletize empties upstream with ease and one of the smallest footprints- System stabilizing, removes and stores slip sheets automatically
- Stack and discharge empty pallets
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Stretch Wrapping Systems
Full range of semi-automatic and fully-automatic Pallet Wrappers
Solutions include turn-table, rotary arms, and high-speed orbital wrappers- Stainless Steal and Freezer packages available
- Patented Cube Technology reduces stretch film uses by 35-55%
- Variable pre-stretch and nine (9) programable zones allows for perfect containment – perfect when shipping fluids
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Hot Melt Pallet Stabilization
Adhesive Application Systems for Case and Pallet Locking
Valco Melton EcoStitch technology is perfect solution to apply swirled or dot patterns to wrapped trays of bottles, beverage cartons, or distribution cases.- Enhance pallet stability and reduce damaged loads
- Easily integrate into new line or retrofit existing line with low profile adhesive applicator guns and applicator conversion kits
Combination Shrink Wrapper and Case Packer
Bundle Beverage Products as Film-Only, Pad & Film, Tray & Film, or Wrap -Around Carton
Prefect for contract bottlers or beverage manufacturers with divers packaging requirements- Easy change-over between products or packaging styles – direct controls from operator HMI
- 30 – 85 packages / minute
- External carton blanks magazine for easy loading access
- Automatic Film Splicing- system cuts and seals film rolls without interrupting production
- Labeling orientation to lineup graphics on bottles or cans
- Stacker module can easily stock two or more layers of products
- T-Pad inserter to fill top void between rows of gable top beverage cartons
EcoStitch Hot Melt System
Valco Melton All-Electric Hot Melt System
Reduce adhesive on beverage cartons by 35-75 % using precision glue application and adhesive patterns- Jog modes easily allow variable line speeds and ramp up and ramp down
- EcoStitch dot pattern increase surface area of glue to improve bond and fiber tear
- Low-profile adhesive guns easily integrate in to carton fillers, wrap-around case packers, and tray formers
- Significantly reduce Angle Hair and improve downline operations
- Eliminate down time due to plugged nozzles or faulty solenoids
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