Wrap-Around Case Packers
E&B supplies flexible F.A.M.S wrap-around case packing machinery for manufacturers looking to automate secondary packaging while forming the outer case directly around grouped products.
What is a Wrap-Around Case Packer?
Rather than loading products into a previously erected case, wrap-around technology uses flat cardboard blanks or trays which are formed around the products before being folded and securely closed.
This provides an integrated solution for applications across industries including bakery, baby food, beverages, canned goods and dairy.
A wrap-around case packer groups products into the required configuration before forming a cardboard blank around them. A typical process includes:
Combining these stages into one process removes the requirement to erect an empty case separately before product loading.
How Does Wrap-Around Case Packing Work?
Products enter the machine and are automatically arranged into the required pack configuration.
A flat cardboard blank or tray is then introduced around the grouped products.
The blank is folded into shape before the carton edges are closed, creating the completed outer pack around the product.
F.A.M.S wrap-around technology incorporates automatic product feeding and positioning, blank/tray handling and hot-melt closing.
Benefits of Wrap-Around Case Packing
Integrated Case Formation and Packing
The case is formed directly around the product rather than being erected separately.
Efficient Material Handling
Flat blanks can be introduced directly into the packing process.
Consistent Pack Formation
Automated positioning, folding and closing provides repeatable finished packs.
Flexible Formats
Systems can accommodate different product and pack requirements depending on the application.
Quick Format Changes
F.A.M.S systems include touch-screen operation and pre-set quick format change functionality.
Applications for Wrap-Around Case Packers
Beverage & Drinks
Group bottles, cans and other packaged beverages into robust secondary packs.
Dairy
Automate secondary case packing for a range of packaged dairy products.
Bakery & Food
Create consistent outer packs around grouped packaged products.
Canned Goods
Automatically collate and pack canned products into defined case formats.
Baby Food
Support automated secondary packaging across different primary pack formats.
F.A.M.S Wrap-Around Case Packing Technology
E&B supplies wrap-around technology from F.A.M.S as part of our wider range of end-of-line packaging machinery. Systems can incorporate:
Wrap-Around or Traditional Case Packing?
Traditional case packing generally involves erecting an empty case before products are loaded into it. Wrap-around technology instead forms the case directly around the grouped products. The most appropriate approach depends on:
E&B can assess the application and advise which approach is most appropriate.
Integrating Wrap-Around Packing with End-of-Line Automation
Wrap-around packing can be incorporated into a wider end-of-line system connecting upstream production with downstream palletising. Completed cases can move automatically from the wrap-around system into:
Why Choose E&B?
E&B works with F.A.M.S to provide wrap-around case packing solutions tailored to individual products and production requirements. Our team can assess your existing packaging process and help specify machinery that integrates effectively with the wider production line.
Frequently asked questions
What is a wrap-around case packer?
A wrap-around case packer groups products before forming and closing a flat cardboard blank around them.
How is wrap-around packing different from traditional case packing?
Traditional case packing loads products into an already erected case. Wrap-around equipment forms the case around the grouped products.
What products can be wrap-around packed?
Applications include beverages, canned goods, dairy, bakery and baby food, subject to the individual product and required pack format.
How are wrap-around cases sealed?
The F.A.M.S system uses hot-melt technology to close the edges of the formed carton.
Speak to E&B About Wrap-Around Case Packing
Talk to E&B about your product, required case format and production speed and we’ll help determine whether wrap-around case packing is right for your operation.