Shrink Bundling vs. Shrink Wrapping

Shrink bundling and shrink-wrapping sound similar, but there are key differences between the two. Follow along as we continue with our versus series, this time comparing shrink bundling vs. shrink wrapping. What is Shrink Bundling? Shrink bundling is commonly used more for function than appearance. Usually wrapped in heavier gauge polyethylene film, products can be sealed in a loose unsupported package or sealed in trays or cases. This type of sleeve wrapping is often seen…
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Engage Technologies Featured In Manufacturing In Focus

As an American company, Engage was able to overcome the countless challenges presented by a global pandemic. As a global company, it had no choice, says CEO David Mylrea. “In the last 12 months we have sold product into 51 countries worldwide,” he explains, pointing out that the pandemic had the potential to disrupt the supply chains that Engage and its brands were a part of all over the world. No small threat. Engage is…

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Automation

Automation has become a popular option in the manufacturing industry, streamlining production while helping support employees by reducing the physical strain of carrying out routine tasks, and re-allocating employees to do more skilled work. Automation involves technology that allows a machine to operate automatically with minimal human interaction. There are several key benefits of automating a production line; we’ll explore these benefits below. Why Automation? A huge benefit of automation is an increase in labor…
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L-Sealers 101

L-sealers are used every day in manufacturing facilities all over the world to help secure and protect products of all shapes and sizes. Manual and automatic L-sealers are available in various configurations ranging in size and sealing ability. Manufacturers need to choose an L-sealer that will work well with the products they produce, not only in the size of the sealer, but the function of operation and packages per minute they can seal. What is…
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Eastey Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certification

May 11, 2020, Brooklyn Park, MN – Engage Technologies Corporation, the parent company of Squid Ink Manufacturing, Eastey, American Film & Machinery (AFM), and Cogent Technologies, announces the achievement of ISO 9001:2015 certification for Quality Management Systems. ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized quality management standard developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The certification provides a model for companies of all types and sizes to use in building an effective quality…

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Bundling 101

Have you ever purchased a 24-pack of bottled water or visited your local wholesale retailer or club store  to purchase a multi-pack bundle of flour? Chances are these products were packaged together using a bundling machine. Bundling is an ideal solution for packaging multiple products together while reducing the amount of corrugate needed for shipping and storing products. To bundle products, polyethylene film is typically used to enclose the product in sleeve of film. The…
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Case Taping 101

Case taping is an integral part of the packaging process that helps ensure that your product is secure when shipping to the customer. In fact, many of the packages sent to your door are sealed with a case taping machine. The use of uniform and random case taping equipment can be found in many different industries for sealing packages containing a variety of products such as food and beverage, personal care products, building materials, and…
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VS1620 With Hot Knife Seal Head

A Perfect Match The Value Series Combo Unit combines a rugged EASTEY L-sealer and shrink tunnel on a common frame with one power source. This allows for quick setup, perfect alignment and consistent product sealing. A common base with casters makes this a very portable system for transportation within the plant. Built Right… Priced Right Proven reliable over and over again, these intermediate level EASTEY L-Sealers provide you with all the quality features found in…

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Introducing The ERX-15 Case Erector

Increase Your Production The ERX-15 Case Erector from Eastey is designed to automatically erect and seal the bottom of your cases at production rates up to 15 cases per minute. The ERX-15 is designed to keep production and maintenance efforts at a minimum while providing fast, efficient case erecting, making the ERX-15 an ideal alternative to manual case forming. Operation Made Easy seal, and pack corrugate cases. Operation is simple: load up to 200 cases…

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