A case erector is a case-forming machine that automatically forms, folds and seals cases from flat, or knock-down, corrugated blank. These efficient machines enable teams to save valuable time from having to construct cases during the product-packing process.
Case erectors are known by many similar names such as case erector machines, automatic case erectors, automatic cardboard box case erectors, fully automatic case erectors, auto case erectors, robotic case erectors, case erectors and packers, case formers, case former machines, base case erectors and case erecting equipment.
Additionally, some refer to these machines as box erectors and related terms, including box erector machines, box erector robots, automatic cardboard box case erectors, automatic box erectors, cardboard box erectors, cardboard box erector machines, carton box erectors and carton box erector machines. These machines are also known by the name carton erectors and related terms such as carton erector machines, automatic carton erectors, automatic carton erector machines, auto carton erectors, carton box erectors and carton box erector machines.
Simply put, case erectors go by numerous names, with some favored in various geographical locations over others. We believe, however, that there is one brand name in the case erector industry that should truly matter to customers seeking out the best case erector: INSITE Packaging Automation.
The SCARA robot enables simple, easy-to-program, repeatable, reliable and smooth case erecting motion. We’ve been doing this for a while, so we know that many other erectors require a certain level of tweaking and finessing to get a line up and running to your satisfaction.
Our SCARA robot eliminates this, enabling extremely straightforward setup and operation. In fact, we tested our box erector on office personnel with no on-machine experience, and they were able to be up and running with a new case in a matter of minutes with minimal fuss.
As stated previously, case erectors are often referenced by a number of different names. For industry professionals with a lot of experience in secondary packaging, the most perplexing names have to do with the use of the term “carton” and related terms such as carton erectors, carton erector machine, carton erector and sealer, carton box erector and carton box erector machine.
For more information, please visit Soontrue.
Let’s briefly explore the differences between boxes and cartons. Boxes are made from corrugated fiberboard, also known as corrugated cardboard or corrugated board. This material runs thicker than the material used to make cartons, as it comprises multiple layers of paper along with a fluted interior layer. Cartons are made from paperboard, which is usually a thin, single-ply construction and thicker than paper.
In less-technical terms, you could consider boxes to be shipping-friendly whereas cartons are suitable for store-self products such as cereal or plastic wrap.
Technically speaking, carton erector machine manufacturers are actually erecting paperboard carton material. For this reason, INSITE case erectors are technically not carton erector machines. Instead, INSITE box formers (another name for case erectors) form corrugated material into sealed cases.
Packaging equipment is used to wrap, seal, and package your products to ready them for shipment. Whether your operation requires a case erector and sealer to rapidly seal boxes, or a heat tunnel to apply a professional plastic seal to your packaging, American Surplus Inc. is here to help. We also carry used stretch wrappers to secure entire pallet loads with plastic film.
There are many advantages to utilizing packaging equipment in your facility. It will help automate your packaging process, which will cut down on time and manual labor. Case sealers and strapping machines use a very consistent amount of tape each time, which will cut down on your material costs. A case sealer can seal up to 15 boxes per minute, which is significantly faster than doing it by hand. We also carry used case erectors which can rapidly assemble boxes, and this can be synced up with the case sealers.
For full pallets of products, we carry a variety of used stretch wrappers, which stretch plastic film around a loaded pallet. Stretch wrappers improve stability of products on pallets and protect them from dust and debris. The three main types of stretch wrapper are manual, semi-automatic, and automatic. The type of stretch wrapper that is right for your application depends on your shipping volumes and frequency of shipments.
The more high-volume shipments you have going out, the more likely your facility could benefit from an automatic or semi-automatic stretch wrapper. If your operation is small or you do not frequently have full pallets to ship, a manual stretch wrapper might be more fitting. When making this decision, be forward thinking and try to forecast where your company will be in five years. A manual stretch wrapper might be enough for today, or the next two years, but a few years down the road you might have to replace it with a semi or fully automatic setup to meet your shipping needs anyway. You should always consider upgrading now and saving money in the long run, as this applies to many different types of material handling equipment.