After exhibiting at Interpack Dusseldorf and Emballage Paris in 2008, Kliklok will be showing their latest carton closer, the VARI STRAIGHT, at Easyfairs PACKTECH in the UK in February 2009.

This straight-line closer for tri-seal cartons takes Klikloks revolutionary variable pitch technology to a higher level. To provide a controlled carton turn without a change in direction, the unique turning bed features "pop-up" turning bars that capture the cartons and guide them through a 90° turn and into the flap closing section. The inherent slip and timing issues associated with conventional "lugless" carton closers are eliminated

Kliklok's patented "pop-up lug" technology fires lugs only when a carton is present, providing the benefits of lugged carton control and random infeed timing, and allowing a broad carton size range.

Automatic program setup makes size change achievable in less than ten minutes. In addition, parameter settings are automatically adjusted for optimal performance based on carton size and speed, allowing increased operating efficiency and reduced waste.