Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a packaging apparatus and method for packaging an article with a tubular film to be pulled over the article. The packaging apparatus has a machine frame on which a film supply apparatus and a film covering apparatus are mounted. The packaging apparatus includes a releasable drive coupling usable to operatively couple a drive with either the film covering apparatus or the film supply apparatus (or a subcomponent of the film supply apparatus). Once coupled, the drive can move the film covering apparatus or the film supply apparatus relative to the frame.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a packaging apparatus and method for packaging an article with a tubular film to be pulled over the article. The packaging apparatus has a machine frame on which a film supply apparatus and a film covering apparatus are mounted. The packaging apparatus includes a releasable drive coupling usable to operatively couple a drive with either the film covering apparatus or the film supply apparatus (or a subcomponent of the film supply apparatus). Once coupled, the drive can move the film covering apparatus or the film supply apparatus relative to the frame.

An apparatus and a method for the automated management of the assembly of a machine for processing and/or packaging pharmaceutical products inside an insulated processing chamber, with controlled atmosphere and delimited by walls, at least one of which is provided with at least one access aperture which can be selectively closed by a primary closing unit. The apparatus includes a transport container able to contain one or more assemblable elements which are introduced into or removed from the processing chamber, and which is associated with the access aperture from the outside of the chamber provided with a secondary closing unit able to cooperate with the primary closing unit so that they can be opened to put the inside of the transport container in communication with the inside of the chamber. The apparatus also includes a handling device and a work tool configured to alternately grip or release the assemblable elements.

An apparatus and a method for the automated management of the assembly of a machine for processing and/or packaging pharmaceutical products inside an insulated processing chamber, with controlled atmosphere and delimited by walls, at least one of which is provided with at least one access aperture which can be selectively closed by a primary closing unit. The apparatus includes a transport container able to contain one or more assemblable elements which are introduced into or removed from the processing chamber, and which is associated with the access aperture from the outside of the chamber provided with a secondary closing unit able to cooperate with the primary closing unit so that they can be opened to put the inside of the transport container in communication with the inside of the chamber. The apparatus also includes a handling device and a work tool configured to alternately grip or release the assemblable elements.

Machine for wrapping pallets (P) by means of a stretchable film cap, comprising: a main frame (1) which defines a working area (A) of the machine; a traction device (2), arranged to lower the film cap by fitting it onto the pallet (P); a feeder device (3) arranged to feed the film to the traction device (2); a cutting and welding device (4) of the film, arranged to cut and weld the film so as to obtain a cap closed at one end thereof. The feeder device (3) is movable along the frame (1) between an operating position, located above the main frame (1), and a service position, in which said feeder device is located at a given height from the ground, on one side of the main frame (1). The feeder device (3) comprises two diverters (31), each of which is structured to grip two adjacent corners (C) on opposite sides of the film, and to move the corners away from one another. The diverters (31) are movable on an area outside of the main frame (1) along guides (11,12), structured to maintain the feeder device (3) outside the main frame (1) and the working area (A), during the displacement between the working position and the service position.

A plant for processing capsules for preparing beverages includes at least one rail along which a plurality of processing stations is arranged for the capsules, in each of which on each capsule preset processing is performed, in which conveying elements, each of which conveys a capsule, are movable along the rail, each conveying element being movable along the rail independently of the other conveying elements. A method for processing capsules for preparing beverages, in a processing plant for processing capsules for beverages including at least one rail along which a plurality of processing stations is arranged for the capsules, in each of which on each capsule preset processing is performed, wherein conveying elements, each of which conveys a capsule, are movable along the rail the movement speed of each conveying element is adjustable independently of the movement speed of the other conveying elements and the gap between two adjacent conveying elements, during the motion of the conveying elements, can be adjusted independently of the gap between other conveying elements that are adjacent to one another.

A plant for processing capsules for preparing beverages includes at least one rail along which a plurality of processing stations is arranged for the capsules, in each of which on each capsule preset processing is performed, in which conveying elements, each of which conveys a capsule, are movable along the rail, each conveying element being movable along the rail independently of the other conveying elements. A method for processing capsules for preparing beverages, in a processing plant for processing capsules for beverages including at least one rail along which a plurality of processing stations is arranged for the capsules, in each of which on each capsule preset processing is performed, wherein conveying elements, each of which conveys a capsule, are movable along the rail the movement speed of each conveying element is adjustable independently of the movement speed of the other conveying elements and the gap between two adjacent conveying elements, during the motion of the conveying elements, can be adjusted independently of the gap between other conveying elements that are adjacent to one another.

System, assemblies, and methods for heat shrink sealing open-topped containers wherein the system includes a two-part housing or enclosure wherein a majority of a bulk roll of film material is accessible when the cover is open. The system preferably includes a movable feed roll to improve the efficiency associated with reloading operations. In a preferred aspect, the system includes a movable sealing unit that accommodates use of the lidding system with open ended containers having various sizes and shapes. In a more preferred aspect, the system includes an indicia generating device operable to label sealed containers and a knife that generates a perforation in the film during sealing operations.

A device (10) for dosing a powder, in particular a pulverulent pharmaceutical, having a storage container (24) which has a storage chamber for storing a stored quantity of the powder to be dosed, wherein the storage container has a dosing opening (32), wherein the device has a dosing control element which can be movably driven and which, in a closing position, closes the dosing opening and, in at least one freeing position, frees the dosing opening for the dispensing of powder from the storage container into a target container to be filled, wherein the device has a vibration means which sets the powder in vibration in order to assist with the dispensing of powder, wherein the storage container has two container parts which are movable relative to one another and which delimit mutually connected sub-chambers of the storage chamber and each store a portion of the stored quantity of powder, wherein a first container part (28) has the dosing opening and wherein the vibration means cooperates with the first container part and thus sets the portion of the powder that is disposed in the first container part in vibration, and wherein the vibration means is uncoupled from the second container part (30).

A displacement device for a handling device, including an articulation mechanism on which the handling device is accommodated, wherein the handling device is displaceable by the articulation mechanism between a first position and a second position. The articulation mechanism has a four-pivot arrangement with a first link and a second link, wherein the first link is connected to the second link via a coupler. The coupler has a receiving section for receiving the handling device, wherein the first link, the second link and the coupler are matched to one another so that a substantially rectilinear displacement of the handling device takes place from the first position into the second position. In a method for displacement of a handling device by such a displacement device, the handling device is displaced substantially rectilinearly by the articulation mechanism between the first position and the second position. A packaging machine includes the displacement device.