Automatic wrap-around case packing machine with inline infeed, 20 pcs/min, WPS 150R, Smipack

The WPS series of automatic wrap-around case packing machines is suitable for packaging a wide range of products in trays, open cases, closed cases, and shelf-ready packaging, while complying with the highest production standards and quality regulations.

The compact design reduces installation space requirements, while the extensive use of high-tech components enables high production capacities to be achieved in a short time. WPS case packers can process three different types of cardboard: micro-flute corrugated board, corrugated board, and kraft cardboard.

Applications: beverage industry (milk, water, soft drinks, beer, wine, etc.), canned food industry (tomatoes, pickles, sauces, etc.), edible oils industry, aerosol products, cosmetics, pharmaceutical industry, shampoos and detergents, industrial oils and lubricants, logistics, and co-packing companies.

• Features:
• - Sliding safety doors with closing brake system.
• - Fixed-height cardboard magazine with motorized conveyor.
• - Photoelectric sensor for cardboard stock monitoring.
• - Magazine capacity: 300–400 blanks.
• - Flat cardboard dimensions:
• * Min: 300 × 500 mm
• * Max: 750 × 1300 mm
• - Cardboard thickness:
• * Between 1.8 mm and 3 mm for corrugated cardboard;
• * Between 0.54 mm and 0.60 mm for kraft cardboard.
• - Automatic product collation into groups.
• - In-line conveyor with inverter-controlled adjustable speed.
• - Single-row or multi-row product feeding.
• - Sensors for product presence detection.
• - Sensors for row control and accumulation.
• - Cardboard pick-up by oscillating arm with suction cups, driven by a servo motor.
• - Automatic positioning of pick-up and placement points, controlled by encoder and gear motor.
• - Cardboard transport on plastic guides, without direct contact with chains.
• - Electronic forming unit with 4 servo motors and automatic case depth adjustment.
• - Pneumatic side guides for accurate flap folding.
• - Product insertion into the U-shaped carton by a two-axis pusher controlled by servo motors.
• - Pneumatic gate for product guidance and positioning.
• - Inner flap closing by pneumatic cylinders.
• - Folding of the upper carton section by fixed stops.
• - Electronically controlled transverse-motion hot-melt adhesive applicator.
• - 4 fixed glue application points along the length.
• - Closing of outer flaps and final case alignment by pneumatic actuators.
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• Flxmod® control system includes:
• - 7" color touchscreen, movable along the entire machine length;
• - PLC for centralized control;
• - Inverter with integrated encoder feedback;
• - Input/Output (I/O) modules;
• - Up to 50 storable operating programs;
• - Industry 4.0 compatibility.
• - Designed and manufactured in compliance with European CE standards.