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Volm Ultratech Mesh American-Newlong A1-PB Bag Closing System (317) 787-9421 www.american-newlong.com AmericanNewlong's A1-PB pedestal combined with the DS-9 sewing head is a cost-effective, versatile bag closing system. Adjustable in height, the system can be used with a wide range of conveyors and can sew any type of bag ranging from paper bags, woven PP/PE to cloth bags. This system is equipped with vector drive technology for easy speed matching to existing conveyors, promoting maximum speed flexibility and facilitating fast start/ stop sewing action that reduces material cost. The A1-PB bag closing machine is designed to accommodate both plain sew and crepe-tape bound closures. It features a maximum speed of 2,700 RPM and can be converted to a single thread system. 44 Potato Grower | September 2013 (715) 627-4826 www.volmcompanies.com A third-generation, family-owned American business, Volm Companies, Inc. has served produce packagers for more than 60 years. It is a company that sets trends and breaks new ground in both packaging technology and customer service. Volm offers a complete line of packaging options. One of the latest innovations is Ultratech Mesh, a lightweight and strong material delivering performance, breathability and stability while using less material and consuming less fuel in production and transportation. Volm also sells and supports packaging equipment and systems. Being a forerunner in this field has contributed to a natural market leadership in consultancy services, delivered by the Volm Equipment Team (VET) of productivity experts. Chinook Procheck System (800) 219-2245 www.chinookequipment.com The Procheck System carton checkweigher from Chinook Equipment will automatically check cartons in motion as they pass over the check scale. Rejects are automatically diverted to a parallel reweigh station where an operator can adjust the weight of the carton on a separate static scale. After necessary adjustments in weight are made, the carton is returned by the operator to again go over the automatic checkweigher and on to the carton closer. This system also includes automatic traffic control so that only one carton at a time is on the check-weigher. The operator can be freed up to do other work, as this system can be set up to allow 10 or more cartons to be held in the re-weigh area.