Some less audible disturbances can impair the performance of highly sensitive metal detection equipment, with the most overlooked being EMI/RFI noise generated by ground loops and electric motor drives.
In the form-fill-seal equipment segment, ultrasonic sealing technology has made inroads over the last 10 years — technology that has been around since the 70s. Recent sustainability action with film material could increase adoption of this technology, so we asked industry leaders what features of ultrasonic sealing are driving these trends.
Converting machines can be optimized for handling sustainable packaging materials, and manufacturing partners can support the transition to new, sustainable flexible films. Even with the present challenges, there are plenty of opportunities to be ready with the right packaging equipment and configurations.
September 7, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability goals may have taken a backseat to safety concerns — but they never went away. In fact, 85% of Americans think about sustainability the same amount or more during the pandemic.
The new segment is designed to help specifiers, converters, compounders and buyers search, filter, collaborate, request samples and quotes, and purchase everything from raw materials to compounded products in one place.
Bauck GmbH, a producer of organic grains, flakes and flours, introduced stand-up paper-based pouches while incorporating a form-fill-sealing machine that adapts to multiple types of packaging materials, including the new paper pouches.
For the last 20 years, stand-up pouches have experienced tremendous growth in the flexible packaging segment, and now a German-based food producer is turning to a paper-based pouch format to meet crucial marketing objectives.
For consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, 2020 was all about surviving, while this year is about piloting new packaging formats and sourcing alternative materials for these products.