Case Packer for Non-Round & Difficult-Shaped Containers

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Versatron APT Case Packer
Case Packer for Non-Round and Difficult-Shaped Containers
Pack uniquely shaped containers quickly and efficiently
Versatron Active Product Transport Case Packer Functions
APT Case Packer Innovations
APT Case Feed and Case Table Features
Product Laner Section, Integrated to Packer Infeed
APT Case Packer Floor Plan
Case Packing Specifications
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Engineered for flexibility to pack your most challenging containers
Engineered for flexibility to pack your most challenging containers

• Efficiently handles reverse tapered bottles, flasks, unstable bottles, personal-care containers, locking shapes, trigger bottles and other non-round products
• New APT technology pulls product into packing area, eliminating line pressure
• High-speed, integrated servo laning for maximum product delivery
• Smooth transfers with pressureless product handling
• Precise indexing of cases for maximum control
• "Soft Catch" is quiet and gentle
• Robust construction and extremely low-maintenance operation


Versatron APT Case Packing Innovations
Low-pressure, low-friction infeed eliminates locking or shingling
Low-pressure, low-friction infeed eliminates locking or shingling
Patent Applied For
Patent Applied For

APT Case Feed and Case Table Features
Downstream view of case feed
Downstream view of case feed

1. Metering case stop
2. Front case stop
3. Case release
4.
Indexing case lug (Servo driven)
5.
Case brake
6.
Rack and pinion case guide adjustment

End view of case table
End view of case table

1. Lift table servo
2.
Drive coupling
3.
Rear case clamp
4.
Front case stop

Side view of case table construction
Side view of case table construction

1. Indestructible rack and pinion
2.
Heavy cast housing
3.
Thomson shafts with linear bearings


Product Laner Section, Integrated to Packer Infeed
Product laner section is integrated to pack infeed
Case Packer Infeed Diagram

Versatron APT Case Packer Floor Plan

Non-Indexing "Soft-Catch" layout
Non-Indexing "Soft-Catch" Case Packer
 
Indexing "Soft-Catch" layout
Indexing "Soft-Catch" Case Packer


Versatron APT Case Packer Specifications**
Model: 939s APT Non-Indexing Case Feed 939s APT Indexing Case Feed
Speeds:*
 
 1 case/cycle
  2-4 cases/cycle

28 CPM
40 CPM

45 CPM
75 CPM
Product Types: designed for the difficult to handle products
(non-round, locking shapes, unstable, or reversed tapered)

Product Materials:

PET, HDPE, glass, cartons, metal cans, fiber board, etc.
Product Sizes: 4 oz. to 128 oz.

Pack Patterns:

1 lane up to 8 lanes
Pack Handling: loose containers or multipacks
Case Types: corrugated, HSC, RSC, tablock, tray, bliss case, partitions, basket carrier, plastic case
Machine Construction: stainless and mild steel stainless steel

Infeed Laning:

optional integrated servo laner
Product Stops: overhead brake, lift & shear, or side stop (product dependent)
Case Feed: rubber friction belt active with indexing servo
Motors:
  infeed
  casefeed
  case timing
  lift table
  bottle laner
  APT

1 HP with VFD
1 HP with VFD
case feed
Mosier cyl.
servo drive
1 HP with VFD

1 HP with VFD
1 HP with VFD
servo drive
servo drive
servo drive
1 HP with VFD
Controls: SLC 500 ControlLogic
Control Voltage: 24 volts DC (others quoted)

Main Panel:

NEMA 12 mounted to frame
Operator Interface: PanelView 550 (others quoted)

Air Required:

60 psi
* Speeds in brochure are maximum speeds only and could vary depending on products and trays.
** Standard-Knapp is committed to continuous product improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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