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		Case Histories A bag packer's mechanical scale is retrofit, and bag weights zero out A Better Way to Dump Bags Adding bulk bags fills customers' needs, fuels market expansion Adjustable bulk bag filler offers the answer at Anchor Products Air-ionization system eliminates static charges, nuisance shocks Automated bagger and palletizer make bagging sand and gravel fast and easy Automated packaging line melts away inefficiencies Automated packaging system cures reagent producer's ills Automated packer improves cement company's bagging operation Automatic bag handling system moves, slits, dumps, and compacts bags Automatic bag opener empties bags of milk replacer ingredients Automatic horizontal form-fill-seal packaging system keeps business from going to seed Automating a palletizing operation is no dirty business Bag closure keeps material in, air out Bag lifting and emptying system handles pharmaceutical company's bicalcium phosphates Bagging equipment increases cement output by 1,400 bags per hour Bagging system keeps pace as casing business mushrooms Bagging systems at DMV handle powders, high-fat ingredients Bagging systems keep pace with growth of India's Reliance Industries Bag-opening equipment provides the whey to higher output Batch weighing and dosing system hits pay dirt Better business through bagging Bulk bag fillers produce an accurately filled, densely packed bag Bulk bag system increases refractory manufacturer's batching accuracy Cement company terminal installs bagging system, second bulk truck loadout Challenges in handling and packaging animal pharmaceuticals require tailor-made plant facilities Cheese plant selects rotary packer for whey powder Chemical company finds simple solution to sticky problem Container leasing program cuts packaging and disposal costs Deaerator keeps a chemical's bulk density in check Drumming out the drums Dustless bag-filling system puts material in, takes dust out Electronic valve-bag packers deliver solid performance bagging concrete products European packaging technology streamlines US packing operation FFS bagging adds flexibility at EWOS feed plant Fill 'er up: Mobile bulk bag filler streamlines filling Finding a packaging operation´s "silver lining" Food processing equipment increases cocoa mix production Hood stretch system protects pallet loads from elements Inspection system helps food processor reduce consumer complaints Lifting away container handling problems New equipment easily bears cement plant’s heavy production loads Polymer products plant installs a bulk bag lift, giving workload and profits a boost Powder packer meets cooperative's needs Preserving safety and accuracy Producer installs a bulk bag discharger built to USDA and 3A standards for handling milk powder Recyclable shipping containers don't collapse or burst Rotary packer meets cement company's needs Salt packaging plant increases plant safety and capacity with handling and packaging improvements Seals stop spontaneous system shutdowns Semiautomatic palletizer is worth its salt Single-head auger fills the need for quicker packaging Smooth packing Snack food maker automates to keep up with customer demand Speed and accuracy are in the bag thanks to a new bagger The sweet taste of success Turnkey bagging and palletizing line puts profits in the bag Vacuum lifter safely moves containers of a food additive Vacuum packer retrofit automates bagging operation Versatile filler improves container-filling operation Custom Processors Custom processor bags ash on the fly Custom processor features computer-based controls, large inventory, and variety of equipment for blending and packaging Custom processor provides drying, blending, and packaging services and is PLC-equipped IFP revisited -- a custom processor adds packaging to the mix Engineering Solutions Inventive packaging system produces savings New Installations Automated palletizing systems easily meet cement plant’s production needs Portable bag-filling station successfully weathers the Alaskan wilderness Vacuum conveying system is nothing to sneeze at Plant Tours New process line packages success in small and big bags Technical Articles A bagging scale primer: Types, components, and selection requirements Answers to 10 common questions about form-fill-seal bagging Answers to 10 common questions about vertical form-fill-seal bagging Automation to the rescue: Accurately batching minor ingredients in bags Basic criteria for selecting a bagging system Bulk bag discharging: Tools for dust and static control Bulk bag liners: Types, materials, and selection tips Bulk bag unloading: Control and safety basics Can toll processing improve your bottom line? Checklist: What to consider when choosing equipment and materials for your bagging system Choosing a bag-dump station for effective dust control and operator safety Choosing the right method for wrapping pallets Closing bags of powder and bulk material: A review of basic system options Common bulk bag failures and how to prevent them Considering contract versus in-house packaging Controlling filling speed and accuracy with an auger filler Cost reduction in bag-packaging operations Designing a bulk bag discharging system for safe, reliable unloading Determining the most cost-effective automation level for your valve bag packaging system Dust control for bag-opening machines Four tips for helping your operator switch to automated packaging Gravimetric fillers: Improving high-speed package filling Handling your filled, closed bags: An equipment overview Heat-sealing your valve bags How a robotic arm can improve your packaging operation How using a vibratory compaction table can reduce packaging and transportation costs Is it time to automate your bagging line? Making the choice: Filling bulk bags by weight or by volume Making the switch to receiving ingredients in bulk bags Packaging hard-to-handle materials in valve bags Predicting automated packaging success: Five questions to answer now Robotic palletizer improves company's bottom line Safely filling, transporting, and discharging bulk bags Selecting a gravimetric control system for your package-filling process Stretch-hood fits like a glove Survey confirms: Use of form-fill-seal bagging is growing Thirteen things to consider when choosing a bulk bag unloader Tips for choosing a pallet-wrapping method Tips for reducing dust from secondary sources during bagging Turnkey system accurately weighs, conveys, and blends dry powder ingredients Understanding and managing static electricity problems in bagging and packaging Upgrading a packaging operation with an automated bagger and robotic palletizer Using moisture control agents to ensure the integrity of packaged products Using preweighed, preblended ingredients to improve product quality and eliminate packaging waste What to consider when choosing a bulk bag discharger What's new in paper and plastic bags Test Centers Bagging system passes tests with flying colors Discharging system solves a ton of problems Test center modifies bagging systems to handle granular polyethylene Tests demonstrate bag filling and feeding options Webinars Bulk Bags: Troubleshooting Fill and Discharge 2/07