Automatic case packer for cartons

Automatic pick & place case packer for cartons

Packaging machines

custom machines

This case packer is made to individual specifications to perform packing of cartons into corrugated boxes or cases. The box forming and box sealing are integrated into the same machine. Picking and placing of the product is performed by rotary grippers. The grippers geometry matches the product shape to provide stable and secure gripping. The grippers can have different modifications according to different product sizes and shapes. The packed box is sealed with adhesive tape or hot glue.

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Operation steps

Automatic pick & place case packer for cartons
Step 1: Cartons infeed

The cartons are fed into the machine by the infeed conveyor in a single row.

Automatic pick & place case packer for cartons
Step 2: Carton flow dividing

The carton flow is divided into several lanes according to the packaging pattern.

Automatic pick & place case packer for cartons
Step 3: Cartons accumulation

The cartons are transferred to the accumulation section where they are accumulated according to the packing pattern.

Automatic pick & place case packer for cartons
Step 4: Box forming

The box or case is formed at the box forming section. This section is provided with the box magazine where the boxes in flat are loaded manually. The process of forming the boxes is fully automatic. When the box is formed, it is transferred by side belts into the packing section of the machine.

Automatic pick & place case packer for cartons
Step 5: Preparing box for packing

The box in the packing section is held in place with its upper flaps opened to not interfere with the packing process.

Automatic pick & place case packer for cartons
Step 6: Cartons picking

When sensors detect the required quantity of product in the accumulation section, the rotary grippers pick the bottles and rotate them to the packing section.

Automatic pick & place case packer for cartons
Step 7: Packing the cartons into the box

The rotary gripper with the products goes down and places them into the opened box.

Automatic pick & place case packer for cartons
Step 8: Box closing and sealing

The box is then moved by side belts to the sealing section. Box upper flaps are gradually closed and both upper and bottom flaps are sealed with adhesive tape or hor melt glue.



Features

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Box former is integrated as a section of the case packing machine.

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Manual loading of blank flat cardboard cases/boxes into the box magazine.

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The box magazine can be extended to increase its capacity so that the system can operate for longer without refilling the boxes.

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The next box is folded as soon as the previous box is transferred for further processing. The system can handle a wide range of formats with a few simple adjustments.

Box formers |  case forming machines

The box former can handle a wide range of formats with a few simple adjustments.

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Right/left version (integrated into the right or left case packer).

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Two robot grippers simultaneously perform separate tasks: while one of them loads products into the case, another waits until there are enough products on the accumulation station.

The customized grippers can be engineered for any irregularly shaped objects and large products. Whether the custom gripping tool is based on mechanical clamping or vacuum cups, the design will be robust and reliable.

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Case sealing with adhesive tape or hot glue.

Box formers |  case forming machines

Case packing machines are enclosed with Lexan polycarbonate panels and guards, and door safety switches

Box formers |  case forming machines

All electrical hazard points and pinch points are clearly marked.

Box formers |  case forming machines

External means are provided to adjust the height/width and angles of the adjustable units of the machine