ESS Technologies, Inc. Line of Automatic Horizontal Cartoners Offer Flexibility and Small Footprint

Blacksburg, VA, June 22, 2007 --(PR.com)-- ESS Technologies, Inc., U.S. distributor of Bergami packaging machinery, offers Bergami’s AS Series Automatic Horizontal Cartoners as part of a complete packaging line. The series includes six models that offer choices in speed, footprint, and carton closure style to meet any application. Designed to handle the small to medium size cartons used by the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and consumer product industries, the cartoners meet cGMP requirements. All models offer quick changeover and a variety of options for leaflet insertion, carton closure, embossing or ink coding, and infeed configurations.

Cartoning is achieved using either continuous or intermittent motion, depending on speed and application. Speeds range from 80 cartons per minute using the model AS 70, to 250 cartons per minute using the servo-driven model AS 350; other models operate at speeds within this range. Changeover times are 15-20 minutes typical when all dimensions change. Digital indicators on the front of the machines allow for reproducible, settable adjustments, and in most cases, no tools are required. The carton transport system uses patented technology that gently handles fragile and high glossy cartons without scratching or damaging the package. Accurate mechanical or servo controlled motions and reliable product feeding mechanisms increase the horizontal cartoner’s speed and quality of performance. User-friendly PLC with LC display assures ease of operation with a minimum of operator training.

Carton closure options include hot-melt glue or fold and tuck. All models can handle pre-glued cartons and can accommodate reverse or straight tuck closures. As an experienced Bergami representative, ESS Technologies, Inc. has expertise in integrating all models in the AS Series into existing and new packaging systems to meet any application. Superior design and turnkey systems integration from ESS Technologies, Inc. make the AS Series Automatic Horizontal Cartoners the ideal solution.

About ESS Technologies, Inc.
ESS Technologies, Inc., founded in 1993, specializes in complete packaging line design, manufacture, and integration. Our product expertise includes monoblock fillers/cappers, robotic palletizing systems, horizontal/vertical cartoners, horizontal/vertical case packers, tube fillers, overwrappers, custom designed solutions, and integrated robotics. Engineered for reliability and efficiency, ESS Technologies’ products offer you tomorrow’s packaging technology today.

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