Investing in a high-performance case erector will quickly pay dividends for your business. And, when you partner with Combi for an automatic case erector, you’ll be backed by a leading brand of customized end-of-line packaging solutions.
What is a Case Erector?
Case erectors, sometimes referred to as “box erectors,” are an automated solution that forms cases for packaging products. Combi offers a wide range of durable and reliable case erector solutions for various industries and budgets. Combi case erectors can be standalone or can integrate seamlessly with your existing packaging line.
Here are seven benefits of investing in a high-performance case erector machine.
1. Easy to Use and Maintain
Automatic case erectors eliminate the need to hand-assemble cases—it does all the work for you. An operator only needs to load the machine with case blanks and adhesive or tape, then configure the settings and dimensions. And, thanks to self-diagnostics, line operators can quickly assess any issue and easily resolve it.
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2. Increase Productivity
The automation technology of case erectors creates a faster, more efficient process for assembling cases. Case erector machines handle about 10 cases per minute compared to manually assembling about three cases per minute. This is a 233% increase in productivity. And, when integrated into your end-of-line packaging process, the entire line will become more efficient.
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3. Reduce Changeover Downtime
Case erectors can handle a variety of sizes and styles of cases and trays. Instead of stopping production to reconfigure the equipment or swap out materials for manual case erecting, most automatic case erectors can efficiently changeover to the needed case for varying products.
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4. Better Allocation of Resources
Creating a more efficient end-of-line packaging process allows you to better allocate your team’s resources. Automatic case erectors will need less attention than manual processes, which cuts down the time spent on each machine. Without the need to manually erect and pack cases, employees can be reassigned to different positions or teams and the amount of overtime hours will be reduced.
5. Reduce Repetitive Strain & Injury
Assembling and packing cases by hand is a very repetitive process. These types of tasks can lead to repetitive strain injuries, causing employees to be less efficient and possibly injured. Automatic case erectors greatly reduce the amount of human involvement, leading to a reduction in repetitive strain and injuries.
6. Improved Safety & Shipping
Getting your products safely in the hands of your customers doesn’t begin when they leave the manufacturing floor and enter the hands of the shipping company. Instead, a major factor is how well the products are packaged, and—even more so—how well the cases are constructed. Manually erecting cases can create poorly taped and sealed cases and non-square boxes, which can lead to issues with stacking and their ability to withstand heavy weights. Automatic case erectors create the same, stable case over and over again.
7. Smaller Footprint
A case erector will most likely take up more space than a person manually erecting cases. However, when a person is prepping for a large shipment, they (and possibly a whole team) will erect multiple cases that will need to be stored in anticipation of the order. These empty pre-assembled cases may take up valuable floor and storage space. With an automatic case erector, you simply need to load the machine with case blanks, and let it do its magic.
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Benefits of Working with a Trusted Manufacturer
Combi is a worldwide provider of industrial packaging systems for nearly every industry. Along with case erectors, we engineer and manufacture tray formers, case sealers, case packers, robotic packaging systems and ergonomic hand-packing stations.
Our packaging solutions provide the customization and flexibility required by customers to increase production. Ready to find the right system to fit your specific needs? Reach out today.