Abstract: A article-handling device includes a means of rotation, a vacuum conduit, and a first vacuum manifold, each rotatably mounted onto a stationary support shaft. The device further includes a second vacuum manifold affixed to the first vacuum manifold and a non-rotatable control valve which is operational synchronized with the rotation means to provide both vacuum pressure and atmospheric pressure independently to each of the first and second vacuum manifolds. Each of the vacuum manifolds comprises one or more tubular suction shafts each having a suction cup affixed thereto. The suction shafts of each vacuum manifold are spatially arranged such that at least a first suction shaft of the first vacuum manifold is substantially parallel to a first suction shaft of the second vacuum manifold thereby enabling the suction shafts to function as a paired unit.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article-handling device for the pickup, transfer and deposit of articles. The article-handling device includes a means of rotation, a vacuum conduit, and a first vacuum manifold, each rotatably mounted onto a stationary support shaft. The device further includes a second vacuum manifold affixed to the first vacuum manifold and a non-rotatable control valve which is operational synchronized with the rotation means to provide both vacuum pressure and atmospheric pressure independently to each of the first and second vacuum manifolds. Each of the vacuum manifolds comprises one or more tubular suction shafts each having a suction cup affixed thereto. The suction shafts of each vacuum manifold are spatially arranged such that at least a first suction shaft of the first vacuum manifold is substantially parallel to a first suction shaft of the second vacuum manifold thereby enabling the suction shafts to function as a paired unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly for controlling the rotational movement of a die wheel in packaging machinery and includes a first component operationally interconnected to both the die wheel and camshaft, and a second component physically connected to both the first component and the framework of the packaging machine wherein the second component is detachably mounted to the framework.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly for controlling the rotational movement of a die wheel in packaging machinery and includes a first component operationally interconnected to both the die wheel and camshaft, and a second component physically connected to both the first component and the framework of the packaging machine wherein the second component is detachably mounted to the framework.