Tray/case erector

  • for producing open cases and trays (with or without cover flap), cases and cartons with mechanical locks (click lock)

Case erectors are put together using of modules from the SOMIC 424 mechatronic programme according to the customer's packaging requirements.

The SOMIC 424 KA case erector can be equipped with individual format tools for varying case models. This allows unlimited flexibility within the format range, which is why every SOMIC 424 machine is so distinctive.

Sequence of functions:

The flat case blank is removed from the blank magazine and positioned exactly on the vacuum conveyor at the first machine station. At the second station, the case is then precisely erected by the folding head and matrix and glued with hot melt adhesive.

... With wrap-around cases the top flap remains open.
... Stackable cases with suspender strips can also be produced.

Blank magazine
Set-down station and application of adhesive
Folding station
Capacity and format range    
Capacity: up to 60 cases/min.  
Case format range: min. l = 140 mm
min. w = 80 mm
min. h = 20 mm
max. l = 400 mm
max. w = 300 mm
max. h = 250 mm
Blank size:   max. l = 700 mm
max. w = 850 mm

Higher capacities and special case dimensions on request!

 

Trays, cases, stacked cases, display cases ...
in every shape and size