Case Study of Market Development and Package Acceptance of the Tetra Pak Method/9 E. C. Garwood, manager, New Products Development Dept., Crown Zellerbach Corp.; "The Food Retailer Appraises Your Package," a speaker from National Tea Co., and "Pathological Aspects of Pre-packaging Fruits and Vegetables," G. R. Di-Marco, extension associate, Food Science Dept., Rutgers University.
Wednesday morning seminars:
Production Line and Machinery (Part 2) E. M. Wixted, Schering Corp., chairman; "Minimizing Adhesion Production Problems," H. E. Smith, Hiram Walker & Sons, Inc.; "Importance of Effective Training of Packaging Personnel," R. E. Mottin, manager Mechanical Development Dept., Parke, Davis & Co., and "Factors Affecting Packaging Line Layout," Hugh Lyons, Merck, Sharp & Dohme.
Closure-Robert C. Dewey, Dewey & Almy Chemical Co., chairman; "Selecting Closures for Food Packaging," L. A. Von Till, Kraft Foods Co.; "Modern Closure Coatings," G. M. ShifHer, Stoner-Mudge Co., Div. American-Marietta Co.; "The Future of Plastic Closures in the Food Industry," R. S. Shoemaker, coordinator for packaging, The Dow Chemical Co.; "Modern Closures of Aluminum," A. G. Osborne, chief chemist, Closure Div., Aluminum Co. of America, and "Why is the Universal Cap Liner such a Remote Possibility?" Tracy Cowen, assistant general manager, Standard Insulation Co.
Flexible Packaging P. B. Reu-man, Film Dept., E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., chairman; "Review and Outlook of Flexible Packaging," Charles A. Lewis, director, Containers & Packaging Div., U. S. Dept, of Commerce; "The Polyolefin Resins and Their Future Possibilities," Charles A. Southwick, Jr., technical editor, Modern Packaging Magazine; "Films for Prepared Foods," Dr. R. E. Morse, Dept, of Food Science, Rutgers University; "Film and Foil Combinations of the Future," Ross C. Reed, product development, The Dobeck-mun Co., and "Packaging Meats for Self Service," J. M. Ramsbottom, head, Packaging Div., Swift & Co.
For information on joint PI-SIPMHE Special Technical Sessions on Wednesday afternoon, see p. 207.
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THERMAL IMPULSE HEAT SEALING MACHINERY 2037 Utke Avenue* Brooklyn 34, N, Y,
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VERSATILE 4 VALVE FILLER ELGIN "QUAD"
• New HIGH-SPEED Thermal Impulse TRIM-SEALER for Polyethylene with SCRAP BLOW-OFF and RECYCLER.
• Over 50 SEALS per minute.
• Fully Automatic and foot switch actuated Semi-Automatic models in sizes 14" to 24".
• Cold heater bars.
• No heat-up time necessary.
• Automatic Scrap Blow-off.
HIGH-SPEED!
For Liquid and Viscous Products
Ideal for glass or tin containers, the Elgin "Quad" is the highspeed, accurate producer easily and quickly adjusted forfHI,and speed! The piston stroke which governs fill in all 4 valves is easily controlled by a single micrometer screw adjusting handle. The upper table assembly is quickly adapted to all container heights by a single hand wheel.
You reduce air pockets and foam to an absolute minimum with the Elgin "Quad" bottom fill. The "Quad" is a proven success with light or heavy pack-is easy to clean and earns its versatile way with trouble-free deliveries.
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ELGIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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This newest and most advanced addition to the Vertrod line of Thermal Impulse Sealers is particularly suited for applications where HIGHEST SPEED bag closing is necessary and water-tight seals are not required.
The Vertrod HIGH-SPEED Thermal Impulse Sealers employ compressed air to close the jaws as well as to blow away the trimmed-off scrap.
These models are most suitable for packaging Textiles, Hosiery, Toys, etc. in Poly bags.