PA C K A G I N G N E W S TRAY LOADERS SIG Pack Systems' SIGWTS tray loaders offer high throughput, flexibility of packaging style and gentle handling. The new tray loaders can handle a wide range of products. To avoid misshaping or damaging delicate products, the unique counting wheel portions and then carefully places them into trays without any pressure. Phone (919) 877-0886; Web www.sigpacksystems.com SNACK CAKE WRAPPER Formost Packaging Machine's Fuji-Formost Attachless Infeed System is specifically designed to wrap soft or sticky products. A flat conveyor belt, which can easily be cleaned and removed, transfers the product to the wrapper. It operates at up to 120 packages per minute. Product changeovers are quick and simple with this system, which is compatible with both bottom- and top-seal wrappers. Phone (425) 483-9090; Web www.formostpkg.com CASE PACKER For companies requiring versatility and flexibility in case packing, Rovema Packaging Machines' Universal Filling Module (ULF) handles a wide variety of bag shapes from pillow-style and flat-bottom bags to Stabilo Seal bags and single-gusseted stand-up pouches. The ULF can handle an unlimited range of cases or trays up to 60 cm by 60 cm by 40 cm and is controlled by an operator-friendly touch screen. (707) 513-9604; Web www.rovema.com V/F/F/S BAGGER TNA Packaging Systems' ROBAG 2Ci is a fully integrated vertical f/f/s bagger. It features Intelli-sys, which links all system components to the ROBAG touch screen using proprietary software based on Windows NT, allowing operators to retrieve detailed system status immediately. The f/f/s system is capable of filling 160 bags per minute with rejection rates under 0.5%. The system includes a TNA 14-head Sigma Series weigher and Safeline metal detector. A Markem Smartdate 2C coder is optional. Phone (927) 462-6500; Web www.tnarobag.com For more information, see Page 121 March 2004 / BAKING & SNACK / 111http://www.formostpkg.com http://www.sigpacksystems.com http://www.rovema.com http://www.tnarobag.com