Automated carton forming for bottles

Optimize your bottling line with an integrated carton forming solution that combines speed, flexibility, and minimal footprint for efficient packaging of glass and plastic bottles.

Forms and Packs Bottles into Cartons

The Serie Flexi from APE Impianti offers a compact and flexible packing solution with its FORM 2010 and INCA 180 models, engineered specifically for high-speed beverage bottling lines. This system excels in forming RSC American cartons and precisely packing bottles, leveraging Axipack technology for seamless operation via a single operator panel. Key features include the use of brushless motors for enhanced movement precision and an inverter-controlled radial motion for smooth bottle placement, accommodating variable production speeds. Perfectly suited for wine, beer, spirits, and food packaging, this system integrates effortlessly into existing lines, supporting a throughput of up to 12,000 bottles per hour. It offers high flexibility with quick format changeovers, all controlled from an intuitive interface. Crafted for durability and efficiency, the FORM 2010 and INCA 180 are ideal for facilities with limited space seeking to boost output without expanding their footprint. The equipment is also available with a KIT CASSE for handling returnable glass bottle crates, making it a versatile addition to any bottling or packaging operation.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with compact design, conserving valuable floor space.
  • Minimizes labor requirements through seamless integration and single-panel control.
  • Increases operational flexibility with rapid format changeovers, adapting quickly to varied production needs.
  • Boosts precision and reliability in packing with brushless motor technology and inverter-controlled motion.
  • Supports sustainable operations by accommodating returnable glass bottle crates, promoting environmental responsibility.

General


Applications
Food,Beverages,Plastic bottles,Distilled spirits,Wine,Cartons,Bottles,Beer,Glass bottles
End products
Beer bottles,Rsc american cartons,Wine bottles,500ml plastic bottles,250ml bottles,Spirit bottles,Returnable glass bottle crates,Food jars,330ml bottles,Beverage cartons,750ml glass bottles
Steps before
Bottle formation,Bottle quality inspection,Labeling,Capsule fitting
Steps after
Packing,Sealing,Palletizing,Distribution
Input ingredients
bottiglie,cartone RSC,casse in plastica,alveari
Output ingredients
confezioni di bottiglie,cartoni chiusi,bottiglie incartonate,casse lavorate
Market info

Technical Specifications


Speed
Up to 12,000 bottles/hour
Automation
PLC-controlled
Motor Type
Brushless motors
Carton Type
RSC - Americano
Adhesive Type
Hot glue
System Control
Operator panel
Movement System
Radial movement controlled by inverter
Configuration Flexibility
Totally modular (AXIPACK technology)
Changeover Time
Automated and quick format changeovers
Control Precision
Maximum control of movements and precision in carton formation
Container Compatibility
Glass bottles (including returnable glass bottles)

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC-controlled
Changeover time
Fast and automated via operator panel
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous,with flexible configuration
Cleaning method
Integrated cleaning features for efficiency
Energy efficiency
Enhanced with brushless motor technology
Flexibility
High,configurable based on client needs
Space utilization
Compact design,minimal footprint
Speed
Up to 12,000 bottles/hour

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Material used
RSC – Americano Carton

Product type Characteristics


Container Type
Glass / Plastic
Configuration Options
Customizable KIT CASSE for plastic crates

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Control panel type
Single operator panel
Machine type
Automatic cartoning and packaging machine
Discharge method
Bottle insertion into RSC carton
Motor type
Brushless motors
Flexibility
Total component modularity

Custom Options


Compact footprint
Yes
Control panel type
Single operator panel
Integration possibilities
Combinable with other equipment via AXIPACK technology
Format change capability
Automatic format change from operator panel
Machine configuration options
Configurable for plastic crate handling