Automatic case erector for cartonboard packaging

Streamline your packaging process and enhance operational efficiency with precise carton formation, tailored to handle various product dimensions and ensure secure sealing even at high speeds.

Forms and Seals RSC-American Carton Cases

The FORM 1300 from APE IMPIANTI is an automatic case erector machine designed to modernize carton handling for the wine, beer, spirits, and food industries. This machine stands out with its versatility to handle a wide range of RSC-American carton sizes, utilizing a hot-melt glue system for reliable bottom flap sealing. Its innovative design allows for a wide workability range, ensuring precision during operation. Ideal for packaging lines dealing with wine and other bottled beverages, the FORM 1300 integrates seamlessly into automated production environments, minimizing downtime and reducing manual labor costs. Available in a “PLUS” version, it offers enhanced precision in handling control, catering to the demands of high-volume packaging operations. Constructed with durability in mind, it supports full automation with continuous operation, and can be customized to fit specific production requirements, including space constraints and varying product types.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency by automating case erection and sealing.
  • Improves packaging accuracy with precise hot-melt glue application.
  • Adapts to diverse carton sizes, enhancing operational flexibility.
  • Minimizes labor costs and manual handling errors.
  • Designed for easy integration into existing production lines, optimizing space use.

General


Applications
Food,Glass return bottles,Bottled beverages,Wine,Cartons,Spirits,Beer
End products
Beer bottles,Juice cartons,Wine bottles,Olive oil bottles,Milk cartons,Soda bottles,Spirit bottles,Hot sauce bottles,Water bottles,Soft drink bottles,Tomato sauce cartons
Steps before
Bottle Filling,Labeling,Cap Sealing
Steps after
Carton Packing,Palletising,Shipping
Input ingredients
RSC-AMERICAN cartonboard,plastic crates,unfolded bottles,cardboard divider,adhesive tape
Output ingredients
packed bottles,sealed carton with bottom and top flaps closed,carton with hot-melt glue,cartons ranging from 6 to 24 bottles
Market info

Technical Specifications


Speed
Up to 6.000 bottles/hour
Automation
Fully automated with brushless motors
Packaging method
Hot-melt glue closure
Handling control
High precision
Flexibility
Modular and space-efficient design
Case size
RSC-AMERICAN cartonboard
Format change
Automated and fast
Head movement
Fully motorised
Crate processing
Plastic crates and carton dividers

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Full automation
Changeover time
Quick automated changeover
Packaging type
Case/Crate packing
Modularity
Fully modular design
Flexibility
Space and operation flexibility
Bottle handling approach
Vacuum suction system
Packaging orientation
Horizontal and crosswise

Physical Characteristics


Control panel type
Operator panel
Discharge method
Bottom flaps with hot-melt glue
Carton handling
RSC-AMERICAN cartonboard
Brushless motor axes
Linear axes

Custom Options


Control panel type
Operator panel
Integration possibilities
Modular design for space adaptation
Format change capability
Automated format changes
Packaging configuration
Configurable for plastic crates or cartons
Handling precision
"PLUS" version for greater precision