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Hudson-Sharp announces the integration of two proven technologies for combining Inno-Lok® in line with our pouch making equipment. This system produces Side Gusset Bottom Seal pouches with front panel Inno-Lok® closures.

The versatility of the line allows you to run both zippered and non-zippered pouches and the addition of a folder / gluer option provides additional product applications. The Folder / gluer option produces bags that when filled will have a flat bottom and stands for better product recognition on retail shelves. Switching operation to or from Folded Bottom is as easy as one touch to the control screen and a small turn of a hand wheel to move the folder carriage.

The SGBS pouch applications are part of a growing trend away from paper wall bags that are used in bulk packaging of items such as pet foods. New laminated materials with brighter graphics help in product recognition, and that helps drive retail sales for the end users of the pouches.

This system is equipped with several options for precise production in these applications.

• Dual print registration for accurate angle / corner seal, handle cutting, and pouch cut off.
• Handle hole punch and edge trimming by rotary slitter.
• Multiple cross sealer and cooler sections.
• Angle sealers for bottom seal strength.

Integrating a front panel zipper meant adding an unwind and Inno-Lok® unit to the system prior to the Side Gusset V-board assembly. For both folded bottom and standard pouch production, the zipper profile is added to the web as it passes through the Inno-Lok unit. Flexibility is designed into the system so longer pouches can be made on a unit with shorter rails. The adjustable web stopper unit allows film accumulation of the web for running varying sized product.

The Hudson-Sharp Machine Company, with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Belgium and Brazil builds and markets a broad line of plastic bag and pouch converting equipment and pre-zippered film systems used in a variety of industries.

Our customer support mission is to "Exceed Customer Expectations" by supplying timely solutions to technical questions, providing rapid response to spare parts request and giving competent, professional, filed service support.

For additional information on our complete line of Wicketers and WASP, Wicketed Automatic Stack Processor, Flatbelts, Continuous Motion, Pouch and Inno-Lok® pre-zippered film systems visit our website at www.hudsonsharp.com or contact us at sales@hudsonsharp.com.

Note to Editors: All inquiries for this product should be directed to the attention of:
Mark A Smith
Mgr. Marketing Communications
The Hudson-Sharp Machine Company
975 Lombardi Avenue
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304-3735

Ph: 920-496-1323
Fax: 920-496-1322
E-mail: mark_smith@hudsonsharp.com