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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


  • Hitachi CIJ PRINTER DATE CODE ON CANSHigh-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

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Laser Marking Systems

Squid CO2/Fiber Laser


  • Laser mark on PET BOTTLE - BEVERAGEPermanently 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

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Case Coding for Secondary Overpack Cartons

Foxjet ProSeries & Solo Series Printer


  • Case and Tray printer - BeveragePrint 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


  • Shrink Sleeve Types: Full Body, Partial, Body & Cap, Multi-Pack BundleFlexible 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


  • Bottle Labeling with PSA LabelFull 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


  • Pallet Labeling for Beverage and sodaHigh-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

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Palletizing Cell with Integrated Stretch Wrapper

Save Floor Space with TopTier Concurrent Stretch Wrapping


  • TopTier palletizing and stretch wrapping systemBottling 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


  • Robopac Depalletizer - Starline BAutomatically 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


  • High speed automated stretch wrapper by RobopacSolutions 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


  • Pallet Stabilization Glue System 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


  • Combination case packer and shrink wrapperPrefect 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


  • Beverage Carton Forming and Sealing - Hot melt glueReduce 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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