Consolidated Technologies WTP25 - Automatic case packer

Consolidated Technologies WTP-25 automatic side-load case/tray packer designed to pick flat blanks from an accumulator, erect/form cases or trays, close flaps, convey the cases through the machine, and seal the top and bottom flaps. The manual describes a PLC-controlled machine with touchscreen HMI, servo driven main movements, pneumatic vacuum cups and cylinders, and adjustable format settings for boxes and trays. The manual describes Dekka tape heads for sealing top and bottom flaps and also includes hot-melt glue setup screens if the machine is so equipped. For a sales listing, state tape sealing per the manual and physically verify whether the hot-melt glue system is installed on the offered machine. The machine is suitable for industrial can packaging lines. The manual describes adjustable infeed guides, a channelizer, an anti-bridging oscillator, and example pack patterns such as 6 x 4 and 4 x 3 with changeover from 6 to 4 channels.

Main functions

• Feeds flat case blanks from an accumulator.
• Erects and forms cases or trays.
• Closes bottom and top flaps.
• Seals top and bottom flaps with tape heads according to the manual description.
• Includes hot-melt glue settings if equipped.- Conveys cases through the loading/insertion area.
• Allows format adjustments for different box/tray sizes.
• Can interface with upstream and downstream equipment through handshaking signals.