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Smart Conveyors Streamline Wet Wipes Packaging Challenges

High-speed automation for folding, wetting, cutting, and piling of wet wipes presents throughput challenges when fragile stacks of newly-produced wipes are transferred to downstream primary and secondary packaging machinery operating at lower throughput speeds. Smart conveying solutions, such as Slip-Torque® roller technology, Dynamic Accumulation, SmartFeed®, and flexible product control devices – developed by Shuttleworth – enable high-speed end-of-line throughput of delicate wet wipes while maximizing uptime, minimizing product damage, and maintaining industry standards for cleanliness. Read more in the new white paper, written by Shuttleworth Sales Engineer Christian Dager.

Smart Conveyors Streamline Wet Wipes Packaging ChallengesDownload

Smarter Conveying for Precision Product Control and Faster Throughput on Filling and Packaging Lines

Equipment failure can cause a lot of problems on a packaging line, especially when it comes to conveying systems that transport products across various production stations. And with automated lines that require high speeds, having reliable conveyors that don’t jam, misfire, fail prematurely, or stop unexpectedly for any reason is critical. Read more about a smart roller technology that provides precise product control and faster throughput on filling and packaging lines in the white paper below.

Smarter Conveying for Precision Product Control and Faster Throughput on Filling and Packaging Lines Download

Smart Conveying Improves eCommerce Order Fulfillment of Delicate Gift Items

Today, eCommerce companies are challenged to quickly fulfill orders. Next-day and even same-day delivery are no longer perks for eCommerce consumers, they are expectations. Consumers are demanding more choices, and are willing to change brand allegiance to get better value and service. To remain competitive, every step in the eCommerce fulfillment process must be handled accurately, efficiently, and quickly to maintain a positive customer experience. Learn how one online fulfillment company has mastered this challenge by integrating smart conveying automation and devices into their packaging line.

Case Study: Smart Conveying Improves eCommerce Order Fulfillment of Delicate Gift Items Download

Understanding the Causes of Stainless-Steel Corrosion in Retorts and Practical Steps to Prevent Corrosion

Because stainless steel is easily cleaned and does not rust under normal
conditions, it is the preferred metal for food processing machines used in
wet environments. A little-known fact about stainless steel is that it is prone to unique types of corrosion when the metal is exposed to a specific set of environmental factors. Read more about corrosion producing conditions that can exist during the operation of stainless-steel batch retorts.

Understanding the Causes of Stainless-Steel CorrosionDownload

Pros and Cons of Batch vs Continuous and Aseptic Sterilization of Shelf-Stable Foods and Beverages

Pros & Cons of Batch vs Continuous & Aseptic SterilizationDownload

Understanding the typical pros and cons of batch versus continuous and aseptic sterilization of low-acid shelf-stable food and beverage products helps organizations make an informed purchasing decision. Typical Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) factors to consider in the selection process include product type, package type, product/package/process flexibility needs (short and longer-term), throughput requirements, product life cycle, price point of the product, time to market requirements, and size of the overall investment both upfront and down the road. Read more in this white paper dedicated to the pros and cons of batch retorting/sterilization, continuous retorting/sterilization (rotary and hydrostatic), and aseptic processing/sterilization