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PRODUCTS & PACKAGING

High-res printing on plastic closures
Kwik Lok Corp. introduces Type 901 AutoPrint inkjet printers with the ability to print complete twodimensional bar codes and QR codes. The printers use AutoPilot high-resolution printing systems from Squid Ink Manufacturing. The programmable industrial inkjet systems print on Kwik Lok bag closures. The printers can be installed on existing or new Kwik Lok bag closing machines. Operators can use the touch-screen controllers to build formats, and the unit can store more than 1,000 different settings. A USB port allows formats to be easily transferred to printers. Hard-shell, large-capacity ink cartridges can be quickly exchanged. The printer also offers automatic date changeover, time and day, and sequential numbering print capabilities. Kwik Lok manufactures bag closures in a variety of sizes and plastic thicknesses. Closures can be applied with automatic or semi-automatic bag closing equipment or handapplied and are available in seven plastic colors that permit color coding of pull dates. Several closures can be pre-printed at the factory with alphanumeric text and/or line drawings. For users that require high-quality graphics, Kwik Lok offers four sizes of labels that can be attached to its closures. Closure labels add value to packaging and can be used as the primary package label or for promotional purposes such as in-store coupons, cross advertising and other applications. The AutoPilot runs oil- or solvent-based inks to print on a variety of substrates. AutoPilot’s 180-dpi print resolution meets nearly any need for quality coding and marking. (800) 688-5945 • www.kwiklok.com

Muffin and cake pans
American Pan, a Bundy Baking Solutions company, custom manufactures muffin and cake pans using commercial-grade materials and coats them to the customer’s specifications. The pans can be fabricated in various sizes and configurations. Styles include pans suitable for rack and tray ovens in strapped, channel and Auto-Bake configurations. Pans can be designed to nest for safe stacking. (937) 652-2151 • www.americanpan.com

High-accuracy dough dividing
The Accurist 2.1 ram-and-knife divider from Baker Perkins features advanced servo control of the ram to preserve the integrity of the dough structure. The divider offers a maximum output of 10,800 pieces per hour. With no-time dough, the Accurist maintains a standard deviation of 0.09 to 0.12 oz on 32oz dough pieces over 10,000 hours of operation without any parts being replaced. A new Intelligent Dough Weight Control System adjusts the divider in real time to compensate for changes in density. (616) 784-3111 • www.bakerperkinsgroup.com

Vacuum croissant coiler
Fritsch’s CVS vacuum coiling system uses low pressure for coiling and positioning dough pieces to make filled and unfilled croissants. A vacuum holds dough pieces firmly in place to ensure precise impact at all times. The servo-controlled gripping arms of the new bending unit simulate the manual process, forming different shapes from slightly bent croissants up to completely closed ring shapes. (609) 662-4649 • www.fritsch-usa.us

Sanitizable cream yeast systems
ShickUSA provides complete design, engineering, supply and installation of cream yeast storage and delivery systems. These systems feature batch metering and fully automated electrical controls. The company’s cream yeast tanks have sanitary stainless steel finishes in all product-contact areas. Vertical and side-entry agitators ensure the liquid cream yeast remains a homogenous mixture. (877) 744-2587 • www.shickusa.com

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