END OF LINE PACKAGING MACHINES

End-of-line packaging machines are designed to automate the final stages of the packaging process, where products are placed into secondary or tertiary packaging such as cartons, cases, trays, or pallets. These machines increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput in the packaging line while reducing labor costs and ensuring consistent packaging quality. Here are some common types of end-of-line packaging machines:

1. Case Erectors: Case erectors automatically form flat cardboard blanks into fully erected cases or cartons, ready for product insertion. They can handle various case sizes and styles and are often integrated with case sealers for a seamless packaging process.
2. Case Sealers: Case sealers apply adhesive tape or hot melt glue to seal the top and bottom flaps of pre-formed cases, ensuring secure closure and product containment. They come in different configurations, including semi-automatic and fully automatic models.
3. Case Packers: Case packers automatically load products into erected cases or cartons, either individually or in groups, before sealing the cases for shipment. They are commonly used in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods.
4. Palletizers: Palletizers arrange cases, cartons, or other packaged products onto pallets in a specific pattern, ready for storage or shipment. They can be robotic or conventional (layer-based or robotic arm) and are capable of handling various product sizes and pallet configurations.
5. Stretch Wrappers: Stretch wrappers apply stretch film around palletized loads to secure and stabilize them during transportation and storage. They can be semi-automatic or fully automatic and may include features such as variable tension control and top sheet dispensers for added protection.
6. Strapping Machines: Strapping machines apply plastic or steel straps around palletized loads or individual packages to secure them for transport. They come in different configurations, including semi-automatic and fully automatic models, and can accommodate various strap materials and tension levels.
7. Labeling Systems: Labeling systems apply barcode labels, shipping labels, or other product identification labels to cases or pallets, ensuring accurate tracking and traceability throughout the supply chain.
8. Conveyors and Accumulation Systems: Conveyors and accumulation systems transport products between different packaging machines and provide buffering and accumulation to optimize production flow and minimize downtime.