Case Erecting & Packing Machinery
E&B supplies automated case erecting, case packing and case sealing machinery for manufacturers looking to improve end-of-line efficiency, increase throughput and reduce repetitive manual handling.
Working with specialist manufacturers including F.A.M.S and CHR. Bock & Sohn, we can provide individual machines or integrated end-of-line solutions configured around your products, case formats, production speeds and existing packaging equipment.
Our solutions can handle a wide variety of products including bottles, jars, cans, plastic containers, cartons, pouches and bags across industries including food and beverage, personal care, household products, pharmaceuticals, industrial products and more.
Automating Your End-of-Line Packaging Process
Working with specialist manufacturers including F.A.M.S and CHR. Bock & Sohn, we can provide individual machines or integrated end-of-line solutions configured around your products, case formats, production speeds and existing packaging equipment.
Our solutions can handle a wide variety of products including bottles, jars, cans, plastic containers, cartons, pouches and bags across industries including food and beverage, personal care, household products, pharmaceuticals, industrial products and more.
Case handling is often one of the final stages before products are palletised, stored or dispatched.
Where cases are still being erected, packed or sealed manually, these processes can restrict throughput and require significant repetitive handling.
Automating the process can bring together several stages:
Depending on the application, E&B can supply individual machines for each stage or help develop an integrated end-of-line system.
Case Erectors, Packers, Wrap-Around & Sealers
Case Erectors
Case erectors automate the process of preparing cases ready for packing. Rather than operators manually forming each case, an automatic case erector takes flat cardboard blanks from a magazine, opens them into shape, folds the bottom flaps and seals the base ready for products to be loaded. This can remove a repetitive manual task while ensuring a consistent supply of correctly erected cases to the packing process. E&B supplies case erecting technology from F.A.M.S and CHR. Bock & Sohn.
Case Packers
Case packing machines automate the process of loading products into cases. Depending on the product and application, products can be loaded from the top, side or bottom, with robotic, mechanical and pick-and-place solutions available. Systems can be configured as standalone machines or incorporated into wider automated end-of-line processes.
Wrap-Around Case Packers
Rather than erecting a pre-formed case before loading the product, wrap-around case packing forms the case around the grouped products from a flat blank or tray. This can provide a compact and efficient packaging solution for applications including bakery, baby food, beverages, canned goods and dairy products. E&B supplies flexible wrap-around case packing technology from F.A.M.S, incorporating automatic product feeding and positioning, blank handling, folding and hot-melt closure.
Case Sealers
Once a case has been packed, automated case sealing can complete the secondary packaging process. E&B supplies case sealing machinery for glue or tape closure, allowing the sealing method to be selected according to the carton format, production process and required level of security. Automating case sealing helps create a consistent finished pack while removing another repetitive manual operation from the line.
E&B’s case packing solutions can handle products including:
Standalone or Monoblock Case Packing Systems
Not every production line requires the same approach.
Standalone machines allow individual stages of the process to be automated independently and can provide greater flexibility where formats or production requirements change regularly.
Monoblock systems combine multiple processes – such as case erection, product packing and sealing – within one integrated unit.
This can provide a compact automated solution where floor space is limited or where a consistent production format makes combining processes advantageous.
E&B can help determine which approach best suits the application.
Robotic or Mechanical Case Packing?
The choice between robotic and mechanical case packing depends on the products, pack patterns and production requirements.
Robotic Case Packers
Robotic systems can provide excellent flexibility where a production line handles multiple products, pack patterns or case formats. Products can be picked, orientated and placed into cases according to the required configuration.
Mechanical Case Packers
Mechanical systems can provide an efficient solution for high-throughput applications where products and case configurations remain relatively consistent. E&B can assess your product mix, throughput and required flexibility before recommending the most appropriate approach.
Case Packing for Different Products and Industries
Automated case erecting and packing can be applied across many manufacturing environments, including:
Food & Beverage
Pack bottles, jars, cans, cartons, pouches, bags and other packaged food and beverage products.
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Automate secondary packaging for bottles, containers, cartons and other finished consumer products.
Household Care
Handle products with different dimensions, formats and case configurations.
Pharmaceutical
Support controlled and consistent secondary packaging within pharmaceutical production environments
Industrial & Automotive
Automate case preparation and packing for industrial products, components and hardware.
Integrating Case Packing with Your Existing Production Line
Case erecting and packing equipment can be integrated with upstream and downstream packaging machinery. Depending on the operation, this can include:
Connecting these processes can create a more efficient end-of-line workflow with less manual intervention between individual stages.
Choosing the Right Case Packing Solution
Important considerations include:
E&B can assess the complete operation before recommending the most appropriate equipment.
Why Choose E&B?
E&B works with specialist packaging machinery manufacturers including F.A.M.S and CHR. Bock & Sohn to provide reliable case handling and end-of-line automation solutions.
Rather than considering individual machines in isolation, our team can look at the complete production process and identify how case erection, packing, sealing and downstream automation can work together.
From initial consultation and machinery selection through to installation, integration and ongoing support, E&B can help develop an end-of-line solution around your production requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a case erector and a case packer?
A case erector forms an empty case from a flat blank ready for filling. A case packer loads the finished products into that case.
Can case erecting and packing be fully automated?
Yes. Case erection, product loading and case sealing can be integrated into a single automated process, with finished cases then transferred to palletising.
What products can automatic case packers handle?
Depending on the system, case packers can handle bottles, jars, cans, containers, cartons, pouches, bags and many other packaged products.
Should I choose robotic or mechanical case packing?
Robotic systems can offer greater flexibility across multiple products and pack patterns, while mechanical systems can be particularly effective for consistent high-throughput applications.
Can case packing integrate with palletising?
Yes. Case packing and sealing can feed directly into automated palletising and pallet wrapping systems to create a connected end-of-line process.
Speak to E&B About Case Erecting & Packing
Whether you’re automating a manual packing operation, replacing existing machinery or developing a complete end-of-line system, E&B can help. Talk to our team about your products, cases, required throughput and existing production line and we’ll help identify the most appropriate solution.