Top load case packer

Cermex FlexiCase & SD

TOP 3 BENEFITS:

Case forming, loading and sealing in a single, very compact unit

Speeds of up to 40 cases/minute

Best “speed/footprint/packaging size range” combination on the market

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The SD and FlexiCase® are multifunction top-loading case packers that offer the best speed/footprint/packaging size range combination on the market.

They are designed with a completely modular mechanical and control-system architecture and offer the choice of sequential (stop & go) or continuous technology to cover various product handling systems.

These case packers comprise a compact and positive vertical case-forming system equipped with 16 servo-motors in total, including 6 for the forming operation and 3 for the sealing operation. Sealing of top flaps is done using glue or adhesive tape, and case squaring is guaranteed. For human interventions, they have a cantilever structure for walk-in access into the heart of the machine.

In 2014, they underwent some significant developments to boost their performance even further:

New kinematics for the sealing operation, reducing the overall machine length by 1100mm

Lightweight carbon and aluminum gripping tooling (beehive structure), reducing inertia during Pick & Place movements in order to integrate more compact gripping arms and to lower energy consumption

Retractable loading funnel for easy access to the cases at the loading station

The SD’s mechanical performance has been enhanced and it can perform case forming, loading and sealing, all on a single machine. It offers compact and ergonomic design at each station, and is fully accessible for any intervention. Its innovative design incorporates sliding safety guards.

With a payload of up to 55 kg with tooling (depending on products and loading stroke), the SD offers speeds of up to 28.5 cases per minute depending on the types of products and collations. Product and case size ranges are available on request, while a vision system offering product and batch control is an option.

Features

Case magazine at an ergonomic level of 900mm to facilitate reloading by the operator
Multi-case loading (from 1 to 4 most frequently) to reduce the loading speed and consequently limit hazards during the critical phases of product gripping, transfer and loading into the packaging
Precise and smooth product gripping: optional integration of the Cermex AN gantry packer and ER20 Pick & Place arm, or any third-party polyarticulated robot
Structure with completely independent subassemblies to facilitate machine operation and maintenance
Ergonomic Human/Machine Interface with an input menu per module
Automation and control architecture developed in compliance with the OMAC standard (OMAC (Organization for Machine Automation and Control)
Payload: from 20kg to 160kg (products and tooling)
Speed: up to 40 cases per minute depending on the product characteristics
2 versions available: small size range for cosmetic bottles and large size range for detergent bottles
Options: Remote maintenance kit, anticorrosion pack, automation of format changeovers, green packs to reduce air and power consumption

Low case magazine positioned parallel to the product infeed, making the machine even more compact and ergonomic.
Separate case extraction, forming and transfer modules to improve case quality and squaring.
Cantilever design of the case transfer mechanism for direct access into the machine at floor level.
New generation of numerical axes for loading (support mast and case driving system) designed to reach higher speeds and guarantee smooth and controlled movements.
Case outfeed optimized in order to reduce the machine’s footprint.
Quick size changeovers.

Stocking of blanks in a flat magazine with chains, advancing mechanically with stabilizing guide.
Extraction, positioning at the forming station and positive erection of the blank by a module made up of two arms fitted with suction cups with rotating and transfer movements (operations carried out alternately in concurrent operation time).
Flap deflection and guiding of the batch of products into the case by a rotating loading funnel.
Transfer of the batch into the case on 2 combined horizontal and vertical numerical axes.
Folding and holding of inner flaps.
Progressive folding of the longitudinal flaps during the transfer phase.

Motorized transfer of the cases (held square) by mechanical shuttle with speed control for even application of glue strips.
Pressure applied evenly to case sides to ensure gluing and squaring of the case prior to outfeed.

Motorized transfer of the cases (held square) by mechanical shuttle.
Positive transfer of the case by motorized belts for sealing by applying adhesive tape, integrated into the machine frame.

FlexiCase®
SD
Product packing
Hot-melt version
Adhesive tape version

FlexiCase®
SD
Product packing
Hot-melt version
Adhesive tape version

FlexiCase®

Case magazine at an ergonomic level of 900mm to facilitate reloading by the operator
Multi-case loading (from 1 to 4 most frequently) to reduce the loading speed and consequently limit hazards during the critical phases of product gripping, transfer and loading into the packaging
Precise and smooth product gripping: optional integration of the Cermex AN gantry packer and ER20 Pick & Place arm, or any third-party polyarticulated robot
Structure with completely independent subassemblies to facilitate machine operation and maintenance
Ergonomic Human/Machine Interface with an input menu per module
Automation and control architecture developed in compliance with the OMAC standard (OMAC (Organization for Machine Automation and Control)
Payload: from 20kg to 160kg (products and tooling)
Speed: up to 40 cases per minute depending on the product characteristics
2 versions available: small size range for cosmetic bottles and large size range for detergent bottles
Options: Remote maintenance kit, anticorrosion pack, automation of format changeovers, green packs to reduce air and power consumption

SD

Low case magazine positioned parallel to the product infeed, making the machine even more compact and ergonomic.
Separate case extraction, forming and transfer modules to improve case quality and squaring.
Cantilever design of the case transfer mechanism for direct access into the machine at floor level.
New generation of numerical axes for loading (support mast and case driving system) designed to reach higher speeds and guarantee smooth and controlled movements.
Case outfeed optimized in order to reduce the machine’s footprint.
Quick size changeovers.

Product packing

Stocking of blanks in a flat magazine with chains, advancing mechanically with stabilizing guide.
Extraction, positioning at the forming station and positive erection of the blank by a module made up of two arms fitted with suction cups with rotating and transfer movements (operations carried out alternately in concurrent operation time).
Flap deflection and guiding of the batch of products into the case by a rotating loading funnel.
Transfer of the batch into the case on 2 combined horizontal and vertical numerical axes.
Folding and holding of inner flaps.
Progressive folding of the longitudinal flaps during the transfer phase.

Hot-melt version

Motorized transfer of the cases (held square) by mechanical shuttle with speed control for even application of glue strips.
Pressure applied evenly to case sides to ensure gluing and squaring of the case prior to outfeed.

Adhesive tape version

Motorized transfer of the cases (held square) by mechanical shuttle.
Positive transfer of the case by motorized belts for sealing by applying adhesive tape, integrated into the machine frame.