Leading independent integrator of packaging lines Autopack will showcase a range of its automated and semi-automated equipment at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2026, which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from 11-12 February. The Hereford-based business will welcome visitors to come to stand V132 to find the right solution for their packaging formats and materials.
“Our expertise makes us well-placed to assist across a wide range of sectors,” said Autopack UK Sales Director Jonathon Stewart. “Whether it’s powders, liquids, solids, or something in between, we have the knowhow to provide bespoke solutions. Our aim at Packaging Innovations and Empack is to engage with the market and help them understand how Autopack can automate their packaging process to be smarter, faster and more efficient.”
There will be four products on stand: An SV30-USD Sealer; A100 with a four-head Mini Weigher; A DV1100 depositor operating with a gated conveyor; a semi-automatic bucket machine; and a Mini Auger.
The SV30USD is a semi-automatic vertical continuous band sealer. An operator feeds bags or pouches into the band mechanism which draws the pack through sealing jaws, hermetically sealing the pack using heat and pressure. The semi-automatic machine can operate at speeds of 15metres per minute and will operate in a twin head configuration at the show.
Also on stand will be the A100 Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS), the simplest and most compact of Autopack’s VFFS range and is designed for small-medium pillow packs. Compatible with all product types it is used in every sector but is most commonly used in the food industry to pack coffee, flour, chocolates, cereals and grains. At Packaging Innovations and Empack, the A100 will operate with a four head Mini Weigher.
A DV1100 will also be running, which is a depositor incorporating a volumetric piston filler with a range of 70ml to 1100ml. With food grade seals, and stainless-steel construction, this depositor is perfect for filling liquids for all industries including the food and beverage sector. It will run with a gated conveyor for glass jars at the show.
The semi-automatic bucket machine drives efficiency for customers in food, household, pet food, chemical, pharmaceutical and personal care. It also lowers the initial cost compared to a fully automatic system.
Rounding off the machinery, is a Mini Auger machine designed for the accurate and efficient packing of powders and granular materials.
“Packaging Innovations and Empack 2026 is the perfect platform to highlight our innovations in the sector,” added Jonathon. “We can interact with key decision makers from big name retailers and brand owners, as well as start-ups looking for advice on what packaging automation technology best suits their product.”
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