Intelligent Machine Control Simplifies Setup and Diagnostics

Operation is simple and repeatable for quick operator proficiency. At the touchscreen, you control all functions, diagnostics, and changeover settings following clear, step-by-step sequences. Real-time operating data is available at a glance.

Non-contact sensors monitor machine functions and ensure precise timing of each operating sequence. Troubleshooting at the control console is straightforward, with simplified drill-down to sensor level for immediate fault detection and quick resolution.

Low-level magazine eliminates lifting and extends time between refills

No more lifting heavy cases! This ergonomic, floor level magazine eliminates a potential source of liability found in mid and high level magazines.

The standard high capacity magazine holds three stacks of knockdown (KD) cases (approx. 300 KDs), giving your attendant more time between refills. Stacks feed automatically and KDs can be added at any time.

Magazine extensions are available for added KD capacity.

Top feed magazine accommodates warped and band-marked cases

Cases are lifted from the top of the stack by dual, spring-loaded grippers that are forgiving to inherent case variations. The grippers independently adjust to lift KDs from uneven stacks caused by warped or band-marked KDs and provide smooth transfer to the opening station.

The horizontal, top feed magazine eliminates issues of back pressure that can cause misfeeding in vertically stacked magazines.

Square cases start with total case control

At the opening station, pneumatic grippers secure cases from below. Meanwhile, the mechanical, reciprocating arm lowers and “over-opens” cases on the major flap to ensure successful minor flap closing of the bottom flaps. This system runs corrugated with out-of-spec manufacturer’s joints. This dual-gripper action system also positively opens doublewall cases.

A-B-C’s vacuum opening technology smoothly opens even warped and bent cases, unlike pin-style openers which require straight corrugated flutes for proper operation. An automatic blowback system keeps air lines clean.

Multiple features ensure consistently square cases

The walking beam transfer is powered by the mechanical, continuous motion machine drive. It provides smooth transport and keeps the case square as it moves from opening to sealing.

Servo-operated sealing mandrel with squaring lugs

As each case travels through the sealing station, the sealing ram firmly and reliably compresses the flaps to ensure a secure bond. The ram stroke is precisely controlled by the servo motor, ensuring optimum precision during high speed production. Stationary lugs square the box at the corners during compression to form square cases even from off-spec corrugated. 

Supplying a continuous flow of cases to your packaging line

The standard 450 erector has a heavy-duty, adjustable discharge chute. This device uprights cases as they exit the machine to the line conveyor, delivering a constant supply of square, well-sealed cases, oriented for conveyor transport to the packing station.

Minimize downtime with rapid case changeover

Settings for all sizes are accessed at the operator panel and rapid adjust cranks and slides with locking handles are used for adjustments to ensure quick and easy case changes. Changeover for the complete range of case sizes can easily be done in minutes with no tools.*

* With the exception of the sealing mandrel for major size changes.