Cartoning

Robotic  craters/decraters and case packers for handling different type of containers such as bottles, jars and cans into American-type cartons, plastic crates and trays, designed for high-speed lines or to fulfil special packaging requests. 
Thanks to the use of a 4 or 6 axis robotic arm combined with the use of specific gripping heads, Robby Pack is suitable for complex handling, ideal for any size, packaging and production capacity.
Flexibility, accuracy, and repeatability of movements also enable carrying out complex handling as in the case of packing horizontal, crossed, flipped bottles, with or without the insertion of partitions or interlayer pads, in addition to the vertical insertion of bottles.
Depending on the product, the machine can be equipped with: pneumatic membrane gripping heads, grippers, suckers, magnetic plates, vacuum heads, etc.., and can handle a variable number of containers in different configurations (2x3, 4x3, etc.).
 
Upon request, the equipment changeover  can be fully automated, leaving the movement and positioning of the elements to the robot’s arm.
 
Robby Pack is a very versatile and modular system: it can be customized according to specific requirements and configured to manage multiple lines or to be easily integrated into existing lines.
The solution is designed according to the production needs of the customer, in order to manage different bottle feeding solutions, to cope with a variable number of crate and carton handling and the eventual integration of accessory items (such as partition inserters, etc.).
Whatever the layout of the final solution, it is however extremely compact, and is able to adapt easily to the architectural constraints and existing space in the dedicated area.
The system is controlled by a PLC and operated via an operator interface touch screen with simple and intuitive controls.  
 
Type of packaging     

• American-type cartons
• Plastic crates
• Trays

 
Products that can be processed 

• PET bottles
• Glass bottles
• Cans
• Jars
• Tin containers 

The continuous movement wrap-around case packer is designed with a modular concept in order to handle a wide range of sizes and speeds.
The Uniwrap is manufactured to package, with customized solutions, every type of bottle, can, jar and tin in open die cut carton through a wrap-around system.
 
General features

• Fast changeover which does not require the replacement of any component of the machine.
• The machines are very compact and with the best category longitudinal overall dimension.
• All movements are controlled and electronically synchronized by brushless motors.
• The moving parts and transmissions are extremely solid and lubricant-free.
• An integrated partition inserting device is available upon request.
• Readily accessible pre-cut carton magazine.
• Reliable and accurate separation and positioning system of pre-cut cartons, perfectly synchronized with the passage of the bottles.
• The bottle/pre-cut carton matching is at a constant speed in order to avoid any jamming.
• The flexibility of the machine allows handling PET bottles as well as special shapes (oval, truncated cone, etc.).
• Upper side flaps sealer with HOT MELT glue and final pressing system for a perfect closure.
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 Flat board pre-assembled partitions:
ll Uniwrap cartoning machines can be equipped, in the construction phase or subsequently, with the integrated hive partition inserting device which does not affect the compact size of the machine.
Advantages of this solution compared with corrugated cardboard partitions:

• Saving of 30% in partition purchase costs.
• Reduction of 65% of the storage volume.
• Only one feeding and control point
• The flat cardboard is much less affected by harsh environmental conditions during the storage period.

 
 
Type of packaging     

• Wrap-around cartons

 
Products that can be processed 

• PET bottles
• Glass bottles
• Jars
• Tin containers

Automatic carton erector for American-type cartons, with the following features:

• Carton magazine with adjustable guides, with a maximum capacity of up to 180 cartons.
• Carton picking and opening assembly, consisting of a set of suckers and continuous mechanical movement.
• Motor-driven assembly moving the opened cartons forward.

 
The version to form the cartons and close the lower flaps without glue (FORMEX), as well as the version with HOT MELT glue (FORMEX H) or the one with adhesive tape (FORMEX N) are available. 

Automatic partition inserting machine to open and place flat board preassembled partitions in the carton before or after bottle inserting.
The machine is available in 3 versions :

• Insert 1.1:  with 1 portal, 1 partition magazine and 1 lane carton feed.
• Insert 1.2:  with 1 portal, 1 partition magazine and 2 lane carton feed.
• Insert 2.2:  with 2 portals, 1 partition magazine and 2 lane carton feed.

Each portal is equipped with one gripping head; the version with two heads in case of 6 bottles partitioning is also available.
Motorized partition magazine with modular chain.
Partition collecting head with partition opening by pneumatic movement.
Portal movement with brushless motors.
Quick tool-free changeover.  

Automatic sealer for closing upper flaps of American-type cartons with “HOT MELT” glue, having the following features:

• Carton conveyors with distributor for cartons and adjustable guides.
• HOT-MELT sealer, complete with injectors and glue heating tray.
• Upper flap pneumatic and mechanic closing device.
• Pressure rollers for upper flaps

Both the version to seal the upper flaps (STIK/1), as well as the version to seal the upper and lower flaps (STIK/2) are available.
A STRIP version for sealing upper flaps with PVC adhesive tape is also available.