Potato Grower

18 POTATO GROWER | AUGUST 2017 BAGGING & PACKAGING Ag-Pak, Inc. • (716) 772-2651 • www.agpak.com • info@agpak.com Dutch Valley Partners • (815) 937-8812 • dutchvalleypartners.com Chinook Equipment, Inc. • (800) 219-2245 • chinookequipment.com • chinookequipment@gmail.com American-Newlong • (317) 787-9421 • www.american-newlong.com • newlong@american-newlong.com AP7000 Double-Wicketed Bagger The Ag-Pak AP7000 double-wicketed bagger is fast, reliable and easy to operate and maintain. Designed, engineered and manufactured by Ag-Pak, the AP7000 is backed by dependable Ag- Pak service technicians from coast to coast. The AP7000 comes with the option of adding an internal, fully integrated Checkweigher system within the bagger itself, allowing for immediate portion weight checks within a small footprint. The AP7000 runs bags from 2 to 20 pounds standard, with other bag sizes available after bag review. The AP7000's electrical cabinet is UL-listed. The touchscreen user interface offers integrated parts drawings with expanded views for identifying proper part numbers. A1-PB Bag-Closing System American-Newlong'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 to woven PP/PE to cloth bags. The 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. edp Electro-bagger AB-2110-DF The new edp Electro-bagger model AB-2110-DF now has the ability to package product in bags as well as in cartons and RPCs. All that is needed is an optional set of carton holders, and operators can select for either bags or cartons with using the touchscreen control panel. There is no need to move machinery to make changes. Belt speed can also be controlled with the touchscreen, as well as the entire machine's speed, with no bag photo eye. Adjustments can be made at any time even if the machine is in operation. Now included as standard equipment for this model is push-button control of bag clamps for ease of use. The latest design also features a larger in-feed area from the belts to the bag holder to allow for larger produce. Allround Vegetable Processing Lines Allround Vegetable Processing offers a variety of processing solutions for potatoes. From single machines to fully integrated lines, Allround offers custom solutions for grading and washing. Allround's turnkey-designed systems and machines include washers and polishers, roller and shake graders, and bagging and conveyor systems. Allround's integrated processing lines are designed to process different types of products on a single line, with output capacities ranging from one to 30 tons per hour. Allround also offers solutions for a variety of other vegetables, including carrots, onions, cabbage and more. Contact Dutch Valley Partners for purchasing information on Allround vegetable processing lines and machines. Produce Packaging... The Right Weigh! Produce Packaging...The Right Weigh! Ask about CELOX grading and sizing! The new Ag-Pak AP7000 comes with the option of adding an internal, fully-integrated CHECKWEIGHER system within the Bagger itself, allowing for immediate portion weight checks – all within a small footprint! We sell, service & support Destoners Dryers Weighers Washers Sizers Baggers Polishers Graders and more! The new Ag-Pak AP7000 wicketed bagger is designed to easily adjust to each bagging job. That means you gain more flexibility and spend less downtime making changes to your workflow. Ag-Pak is the leading provider of produce packaging solutions. In addition to our line of industry leading Baggers, we offer the NEWTEC, C-Pack, Gillenkirch, and JASA product lines allowing us to meet all of your packaging needs. Ag-Pak has been in operation for over 50 years, serving the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Introducing the AP7000 Wicketed Bagger A N N O U N C E S

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