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Carton & Board
with such a small footprint. It also enables
the production of a wide range of
carton sizes and styles. This allows
manufacturers to save production space
and increase product output without
compromising on quality.
The system’s principal function is to
Marchesini’s FRB
500 machine
form topload style cartons or trays and
robotically load wrapped products into
them, before closing, if required.
solution with three functions – carton for effi cient and fast production while OPTIMAL CARTON
PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
forming, loading and closing – the machine maintaining premium product quality. Marchesini recently introduced the Integra
Comprising a single fully integrated
helps to reduce customer footprint with
ITC stems from customers’ increased need
Neil Fowell, the general manager at
520 V, which is available in South Africa
its ergonomic design. The ITC takes Kliklok International says innovation is at the from MGSA Consulting (MGSA). Myles
complete control of the carton – from heart of everything the company does. ‘It is Davis from MGSA describes the system as
forming to fi nished package, and avoids imperative for Bosch to adapt to consumer a perfect fi t for the new BLA 525 labeller
the need to source three separate pieces demand, as we focus on becoming the from Marchesini’s Neri division and fast
of equipment. Developed with the new single-source solutions provider within bundler FA 04 from Multipack, both
HMI 4.0 touch screen, the next generation the market.’ built to manage the fl ow of 500 cartons
of intelligent human machine interfaces,
The ITC offers customers the fl exibility
per minute.
it offers users an enhanced experience, to change formats and run a variety of guiding the operator through each step of carton styles. Cartons are fed using a are its patented indexing device that
the production process. This allows for an reciprocating carton feeder. They are positions and sets incoming cartons apart
improved productivity rate. According to formed using a motion profi led vertical at specifi c distances on toothed belts.
Bosch, the demand for an easy-to-operate plunger. Lock or glue cartons can be It involves an adjustable width, which
formed on the ITC with the possibility of prevents feasible slipping. This conveyor
forming four different carton styles within system is associated with a logical ‘fail safe’
a single or twin infeed model. Once the rejection method that ensures only correct
carton is formed, an intelligent transport cartons reach the next machine.
Sustainable packs
impact sales
Folding cartons, an important packaging
system is used to carry it independently
Among the strongholds of the BLA 525
Davis says the fast version of the FA 04
through the machine’s robotic loading and is an upgrade of Multipack’s classic FA
care industry, have been gaining hot melt glue closing module. This system 04 version. The newly upgraded unit can
popularity among brand owners. provides fl exible and variable confi gurable handle a production fl ow of 500 cartons
This momentum is mainly attributed to control of the carton to suit both loading per minute, which amounts to 100 more
the use of eco-friendly and recyclable and closing requirements. It comprises cartons than the former machine.
solution for the cosmetics and personal
materials during production. minimal parts, which reduces maintenance According to Transparency Market while further increasing the overall locally is Marchesini’s FRB 500 tray and
equipment effectiveness. box former,’ he comments. ‘This automatic
Research, the sales of folding cartons were
US$2.8 billion last year. The market
is expected to expand at a CAGR of
7.10 percent over the next seven years,
and is likely to reach US$4.9 billion by
the end of 2024.
The carton closing operation uses easily
‘The most recently requested technology
intermittent-motion machine has been
replaceable high-friction belts to quietly designed to form boxes and trays from
convey cartons out of the machine. This fl at cardboard. Suitable for the cosmetics
effectively reduces any carton marking and and pharmaceutical markets, products
product damage. can be sealed with tuck-in fl ap closures
or hotmelt glue either from the top or
Carton forming,
product loading and
carton closing in one
integrated unit
the side. Designed in accordance with
cGMP regulations, the machine features
a balcony-style structure for easy access,
cleaning and maintenance.’
The FRB 500 uses corrugated cardboard
from one to three millimetres or simple
paperboard from 0.5 to 0.7mm. ·
Bobst – www.bobst.com
Bosch Packaging Technology –
www.boschpackaging.com
Metsä Board –
www.metsaboard.com
MGSA Consulting –
www.mgsaconsulting.co.za
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