Bradman Lake Group Unveils Breakthrough Packaging Technologies at Interpack 2026

Featuring the world debut of the FT‑iFLEX Flow Wrapper in a fully integrated, space‑efficient packaging line.

Bradman Lake, a global leader in advanced packaging machinery and automation, is gearing up for a standout presence at Interpack 2026. From 7 to 13 May 2026, visitors are invited to Hall 5, Stand C22 to experience a powerful lineup of smart, efficient and sustainability‑focused packaging solutions - from flow wrapping to fully automated cartoning and end‑of‑line case packing.

Global Launch: The New FT‑iFLEX Flow Wrapper Taking centre stage at Interpack 2026 is the FT‑iFLEX Flow Wrapper, Bradman Lake’s newest innovation designed for today’s demanding manufacturing environments. Engineered for precision, agility and uptime, the FT‑iFLEX brings a new level of control and flexibility to flow wrapping. It retains the advantages of our modular approach and features backward‑compatible modules, including a range of end‑seal units that can be adapted to run packaging materials required for specific application. Powered by Rockwell Automation’s small frame iTRAK® intelligent track technology, the FT iFLEX positions the product at the infeed with zero-pressure and offers independent product movement, along with a variable pitch infeed that automatically adapts to product length without mechanical adjustments. Due to removal of the pitch restriction found on conventional flow wrappers, the required pitch can be automatically matched to the material length enabling perfect transition between the infeed and the wrapping material, which ensures accurate product placement time after time. The result: ü Consistent, high‑quality seals and accurate product placement in the wrap ü Superior registration accuracy ü Immediate responsiveness to upstream fluctuations ü Minimal changeover / parts ü High‑mix production with minimal downtime ü Low wear and low maintenance Ideal for food, medical, pharmaceutical, and multipack operations, the FT‑iFLEX is designed to keep production lines running smarter and more efficiently than ever with push‑button automatic size change. Its modular, open‑frame design ensures clear access beneath the product line, minimising product debris and supporting stringent hygiene requirements.  

Key Machine Capabilities and Performance

• Designed for high mix manufacturing environments.

• Variable pitch technology enabling multiple SKUs while reducing the need for change parts.

• Integrated feeder significantly reduces the machine footprint.

• High integrity sealing, including enhanced modules for recyclable films.

• Increased tolerance to product spacing, improving overall efficiency.

• Seamless integration with automated production lines.

Benefits

• Developed to run recyclable films, enabling the end user to deliver more sustainable packaging.

• Shared power architecture between iTRAK® and ArmorKinetix drives improves overall energy efficiency.

• Rapid, tool-less changeovers to maximise machine uptime.

• Sealing module specifically engineered to handle sustainable packaging materials.

• Rockwell’s integrated architecture simplifies fault finding and maintenance.

• Optix platform provides both machine visualization and remote connectivity. Innovations & Features

• 5730 small frame iTRAK® intelligent track system for precise carrier motion control.

• Compact, ergonomic footprint with safe and easy access guarding. • Unified control architecture across both feeder and wrapper.

• Advanced features including automatic web tracking, reel to reel splicing, Soft Jaw protection, and no product/no bag functionality.

• ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives, combining motors and drives to reduce cabinet space. 

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