Inspection & Testing Systems
Tourmaline Enterprises is a trusted provider of high-performance industrial inkjet printing solutions. We specialize in thermal inkjet (TIJ) and continuous inkjet (CIJ) technologies that meet the demands of industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and building materials.
With a client base of over 500 companies across more than 10 countries, Tourmaline delivers proven solutions backed by a strong track record of performance, flexibility, and ongoing support. We proudly represent leading printer brands, including Moli, Linx, and Elried, offering cartridge-based TIJ systems known for their clean and low-maintenance operation, as well as CIJ systems designed for non-stop production environments.
Our printers apply variable data – such as codes and dates – directly onto packaging materials, including cartons, bottles, bags, pouches, lumber, and more. They are designed to reliably perform across a wide variety of surfaces.
Tourmaline's focus is on our distributor partners and providing a successful roadmap to profitability with our equipment. Ways in which we stand out include white-label services, strong margin opportunities, drop shipping, and comprehensive technical training. Our approach is centered on intentional solutions and unmatched service, giving our partners confidence in every stage of the marking and coding process.
ABM Equipment is a systems design and integration firm specializing in dry bulk product storage, conveying, milling screening, mixing, and packaging. They automate systems for producers in various industries by: selecting appropriate equipment, customizing it, integrating it, and providing service and support.
ABM is also Eagle PI's principal distributor performing custom application development, rentals, and service for product inspection X-ray. Their flagship software package, DSO Sentinel, vastly improves x-ray efficacy with detailed reports, alerts, and simplified operational processes, and is compatible with most X-ray suppliers’ equipment. For more information click the picture of the x-ray machine below.
ABM has also introduced a new mid-range dust-tight roller mill that solves a number of problems typical of mills in this segment including flooding prevention and resolution, roller position tracking, drift prevention, sealed bearings, and more. For more information click the picture of the mill below.
Accu-Glass, LLC has been partnering with customers to provide integrated glass tubing solutions for over 50 years. Proprietary glass melting processes, customized glass manufacturing equipment, and advanced measurement systems allow us to meet customer requirements around the globe. Accu-Glass specializes in evaluating a customer’s concept, designing an engineered solution to produce prototypes, and producing finished components that can be integrated into the customers’ device.
ALLIEDFLEX® is the leading North American supplier of Global Standup Pouch Packaging Machinery. ALLIEDFLEX® specializes in Global Pouch Machinery for Standup zipper or "slider" styles, retort pouch, spouted pouch, "shaped" pouch, side gusseted and stick-pack packaging machinery technologies from the most respected suppliers in the world.
With over 55 years of innovation, Banner is a leading worldwide provider of solutions for industrial automation. Our expansive line of sensors, measurement solutions, LED lighting and indicators, machine safety products, industrial networks, and connectivity technology is built to set up easily, work hard, and operate reliably. We are committed to increasing your productivity and operational efficiency while providing personal, attentive service and support.
Customers worldwide choose Banner for its reputation of quality engineered products. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. We believe that if our product meets our expectations, it will exceed yours. And we back these products with a global network of 5,500 factory and field representatives who stand ready to support our customers, wherever they are.
Certified Machinery Inc. has been a manufacturer of product handling systems for 15 years. Our Twin Belt Transport & Diverter units allow for smooth transfer between conveying systems and provide a stable environment for printing and labeling. Printing options include, but are not limited to, bottom coding; and have been incorporated will all continuous ink jet printers.
Dispense Works Inc. is a full-service manufacturer specializing in robotic capping, filling, dispensing, and assembly automation. We provide high-quality filling and capping machines for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing industries. Our team designs, builds, and supports customized solutions for filling and capping needs, from unscrambling caps and bottles to the final stages of filling and capping.
Our products are designed and manufactured entirely at our facility in McHenry, Illinois. We handle all aspects of production, including software and machine firmware development for motion control and software controls in-house.
LVS® is the leading manufacturer of Print Quality Inspection and Barcode Verification systems with an emphasis on ISO/ANSI verification of barcodes. The LVS® 7000 in-line vision system inspects print quality and provides PDF-to-Image check; Master-to-Label and Carton Comparison; Delta-E Color Process Control; 1D and 2D Barcode Verification and ISO Grading; OCR/OCV Inspection; and the new Auto-Scan web viewing module. The LVS® 7500 offers vision technology for thermal printers, ensuring accuracy and data integrity on every label. The INTEGRA 95XX series offers off-line verification of 1D and 2D symbologies and is GS1-US certified.
Testing Inks & Pens, Contact Angle Measurements – Surface Tension Testing for Metal Cleanliness or Plastic Substrates. Surface energy is one decisive criterion for the adhesion of printing ink, glue, varnish, etc. on many plastic and metal surfaces. Apart from some exceptions the general rule is: The higher the surface energy of a material, the better the adhesion of anything meant to be fixed to its surface. Reasons for a low surface energy might be material specific, such as low surface energies thus needing chemical or physical treatment to achieve a good adhesion. Also, contamination of the surface might be a reason for a low surface energy such as grease, oil, fingerprints or migrated additives in plastics. All the same, testing the surfaces for surface tension with these inks makes for a quick and easy method of inline operator testing, catching these discrepancies which can impact the quality of the products.
At mk North America, Inc. we design, engineer, and manufacture a wide variety of conveyors including belt conveyors, roller conveyors, plastic modular belt conveyors, timing belt conveyors, chain conveyors and flexible flat top chain conveyors; as well as workpiece pallet-handling conveyor systems, and extruded aluminum framing (including guarding, workstations, and linear motion systems). The variety and flexibility of our offering is unsurpassed, and our products have proven themselves worldwide in a broad variety of applications and industries.
Even with our very broad offering of standard components and systems, we realize that you may not find a product that meets your exact requirements. Please contact us – providing custom solutions is one of our specialties. Our state-of-the-art lean manufacturing facility allows us to build these solutions quickly and cost effectively.
mk North America been serving the North American marketplace is 1988 and is a member of the mk Technology Group.
NorPix inc, provides high speed trouble shooting solutions for your packaging line. Capture from 100 up to 2,000 frames per second at various resolutions.
Capture solutions are available for a single or multiple cameras simultaneously, synchronized for easy playback. Capture solutions available with laptops or desktops computers.
Trigger your start stop recording with looping and event markers.
Nutec Systems specializes in integrating product handling, printing and vision systems to meet your Track & Trace requirements.
Nutec is your pathway through the logistics of pharma-pedigree®. Custom turnkey product handling, printing, vision inspection and data collection solutions are offered to meet your current quality control requirements and expected federal mandates for serialization and e-pedigree. Nutec can also integrate your current technologies to develop a fail-safe solution.
PC Industries designs and manufactures the widest range of high quality vision inspection and quality improvement products. With systems that have a proven track record in even the most demanding industries, PC Industries is the inspection supplier you can count on for unmatched quality and support. From pre-press to press and even through final packaging and shipping, PC Industries provides the vision inspection systems you need to help ensure your customers’ satisfaction.
Steinfurth is known as innovator in the area of automated instruments and solutions for combined quality control on beverages and beverage packages. Except of beverages industry we provide solutions for packaging, food and pharmaceutical industry.
The company invests consequently in Research & Development and continues to offer new solutions for automated quality control operations - all products are developed in close cooperation to the global brand owners in the industry.
Customer satisfaction, flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm for innovation are the cornerstones of our business philosophy.
Yamato is an industry leader for combination weighers, checkweighers, and casepackers. Yamato offers packaging solutions that cover a wide variety of markets and applications. More than 100 models of combination weighers and multihead weighers are available including mixing, blending, high speed and fragile handling, low-piece counts, high sanitation and multiple point discharges. Yamato provides the best support and industry training for your investment with our Genuine Yamato Parts & Service program.