Automated case erector for Rsc cartonboard

Streamline your packaging line with an innovative solution that efficiently forms and seals RSC cartons, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent throughput for large-scale operations.

Forms and Seals RSC Cartons

The FORM 3000 from APE IMPIANTI is an automatic case erector machine designed to efficiently handle RSC/American cartons, equipped with a hot-melt glue closure unit for bottom flap sealing. Its mechanical design for carton forming, coupled with an advanced electronic handling system, sets this machine apart in terms of performance and reliability. Targeted at wine producers, breweries, spirits manufacturers, and food packaging companies, the FORM 3000 seamlessly integrates into packaging lines by offering precise construction and sealing of cartons. Capable of producing up to 24,000 bottles per hour, it provides high throughput and minimizes downtime with its automated processes. The FORM 3000’s PLC-controlled system offers easy format switching and integration into existing line operations, promoting efficiency and adaptability. Available with customization options to meet diverse production needs, this machine enhances operational flexibility while ensuring consistent quality in packaging outcomes.

Benefits

  • Increases packaging efficiency with high-speed carton forming and sealing.
  • Enhances precision in operations through automated handling systems, reducing error rates.
  • Adapts to varying production demands with quick and easy format changes.
  • Minimizes operational costs by reducing manual labor and maintenance requirements.
  • Integrates smoothly into existing production lines, enhancing overall workflow productivity.

General


Applications
Food,Glass return bottles,Wine,Cartons,Spirits,Bottles,Beer
End products
Beer bottles,Rsc/american cartons,Wine bottles,250ml bottles,750ml bottles,Food packaging,500ml bottles,330ml bottles,Spirits bottles,Glass return bottle crates
Steps before
Bottle sorting,Case preparation,Crate organization
Steps after
Case sealing,Carton closure,Packing,Palletizing
Input ingredients
bottles,cartons,RSC American cartonboard,plastic crates,partitions
Output ingredients
packed bottles,sealed cartons,formed cartons,inserted partitions
Market info

Technical Specifications


Speed
Up to 24,000 bottles/hour
Automation
Automatic format change
Capacity
Handles 750 ml,500 ml,330 ml,250 ml bottles
Carton Type
RSC_American cartonboard
Motor Type
Brushless motors
Sealing Method
Hot-melt glue
Integration
SUPER DIVIDER bottle-chasing sorting system
Robotic Module
Anthropomorphic robot with servo motor
Footprint
Compact and innovative design
Partition Insertion
Automatic partitions insertion
Top Case Sealing
Automatic top case sealer for RSC/American cases
Operator Panel
Automated format management via HMI

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Brushless motor-driven linear axes
Integrated Steps
Automatic case erecting and sealing
Automation Level
Fully automated with operator panel
Changeover Time
Fast and automated via operator panel
System Integration
SUPER DIVIDER bottle-chase sorting system
Flexibility
Configurable for different packaging formats
Footprint
Compact
Performance
High speed,up to 24,000 bottles/hour
Maintenance
Minimum,due to robotic arm design

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Bottles

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Machine type
Automatic case erector
Material handling
Brushless motor control
Flexibility
Automated format changes
Machine integration
SUPER DIVIDER system
Head operation
Fully motorised
Pick-and-place module
Robotic

Custom Options


Control panel type
Operator panel (HMI)
Integration possibilities
SUPER DIVIDER bottle-chase sorting system
Format change capability
Automatic format change from operator panel
Flexibility with crate processing
CRATE KIT configuration for plastic crates
Automation level
Fully motorised / robotic