Case erectors - Tray erectors

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Case erectors – Tray erectors are specialized machines in tertiary packaging that automate the forming of containers for packaging finished products. Makinate offers a wide selection of used case erectors and tray erectors, providing efficient solutions to optimize End of Line processes and significantly reduce production time compared to manual forming.

Case erectors for packaging automation

The main function of case erectors is to automatically form and fold cases, giving them the final shape required for use as containers.... The operation of these machines is very similar to cartoners, with the main difference being the size of the case to be processed. The process starts with flat cases loaded into the dedicated case magazine, from which they are picked up by suction cups that form the body of the case. The case is then folded and sealed with adhesive tape before being transported on an exit conveyor, ready to be filled.

Economic advantages of case erectors

Not all companies choose to invest in case erectors, as manual forming can be performed by an operator. However, it is important to consider the economic and productivity benefits: an operator takes on average 20 seconds to form and close the bottom of a case, whereas even a low-speed case erector requires only 7 seconds, a third of the time. Having such a machine allows a company to reduce production costs and optimize the time spent on this task, freeing human resources for higher value-added activities.

Tray erectors

Tray erectors, also called tray formers, are used to form different types of trays with variable shapes: square, rectangular, or custom depending on production needs. The operation involves picking pre-folded trays from the magazine and transporting them along adjustable guides. A mechanical pusher pushes the trays into a guide to give them the desired shape. Often, glue points are applied during the process to ensure stability. Once formed, the trays exit on a conveyor, ready for use.

Applications in tertiary packaging

Case erectors and tray erectors are used in a wide range of industrial sectors:

Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sector: preparing cases to contain medicine boxes or supplements
Food and beverage sector: forming trays and cases for bottles, jars, or food packaging
Cosmetics sector: creating containers for beauty and personal care products

Investing in used case erectors and tray erectors through Makinate allows companies to automate a critical stage of tertiary packaging, reduce production time by over 60% compared to manual forming, and cut investment costs compared to purchasing new machines, while maintaining high quality and operational reliability standards.

Case erectors for packaging automation

Economic advantages of case erectors

Tray erectors

Applications in tertiary packaging

Case erectors and tray erectors are used in a wide range of industrial sectors:

Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sector: preparing cases to contain medicine boxes or supplements
Food and beverage sector: forming trays and cases for bottles, jars, or food packaging
Cosmetics sector: creating containers for beauty and personal care products