OKM 500
OKM 500
American box case packerErects cases from the magazine and tapes the bottom flaps, loads products by pattern and layer count, then closes the top. A compact frame that fits tight spaces.10–12cases/min
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and cartoning systems
Fully automatic end-of-line machines that count, arrange and load your packed products into cases and get them ready for shipment. We engineer and build American box, wraparound and cartoning machines around your product and line.
- < 1 minProduct and case size changeover by recipe
- 3Machine types: American box, wraparound and cartoning
- 1971Building packaging machines since
What is a
case packer?
A case packer is an end-of-line machine that automatically receives products from vertical packaging, doypack, filling or vacuum machines, groups them in the required pattern and count, and loads them into corrugated cases. Case erecting, product loading, closing and taping or gluing happen in a single system.
Compared with manual packing it needs fewer operators, eliminates count and pattern errors inside the case and lets the end of the line keep pace with packaging speed. Its integrated control system rejects underweight or overweight cases before they are shipped.
- Fed by one or more packaging machines
- Recipe-based changeover in under a minute on the touch panel
- Packaging upstream, palletizing downstream
Types of case packers
Case type, product structure and capacity target decide the machine. We build three core machine types.
OWM 500
OWM 500
Wraparound case packerForms the carton directly around the product group for maximum case strength with minimum cardboard. Built for high-capacity lines.10–12cases/min
View machine OKDM 500
OKDM 500
Cartoning machineLoads products individually or in groups into cartons; leaflet insertion, closing and optional coding or labelling in a single system.10–12boxes/min
View machine How does a case packer work?
On an American box (A-Box) case packer, each case goes through these steps from the magazine to the discharge conveyor.
- 01
Case feeding and erecting
Flat cases stacked in the magazine are picked up and erected automatically.
- 02
Bottom sealing
The bottom flaps are folded and sealed with adhesive tape.
- 03
Counting and arranging
Products from the packaging machines are arranged in the required pattern by a servo counter and distributor.
- 04
Case loading
Products are loaded into the case according to the predefined pattern, layers and quantity.
- 05
Top sealing
The top flaps of the filled case are folded and taped.
- 06
Inspection and discharge
Underweight or overweight cases are rejected; approved cases move on to palletizing.
Which case packer suits you?
Here is how the three methods differ. The final choice is made with your product, case and capacity data.
| Criterion | American box | Wraparound | Cartoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging | A-Box corrugated case erected from the magazine | Flat blank formed around the product group | Ready-to-open folding carton |
| Closing | Top and bottom flaps taped | Hot-melt glue | Carton flaps closed; optional coding and labelling |
| Cardboard use | Standard | Lowest | Depends on carton size |
| Best for | Tight spaces, frequent product and size changes | High capacity, material savings, strong cases | Consumer packs, products with leaflets |
| Common industries | Food, chemicals, cosmetics, cleaning | Food, beverage, chemicals, cosmetics | Food, pharma, cosmetics, consumer goods |
Integrated into
your line
A case packer collects products from one or more packaging machines at a single point. With packaging and inspection upstream and palletizing downstream, you get one continuous line from feeding to pallet. Because the case magazine and discharge conveyor face the same way, the operator controls both without leaving their position. The machine can also be added to an existing line later.
Frequently asked questions
What does a case packing machine do?
It automatically counts, groups and loads packed products into corrugated cases, then closes the case ready for shipment. This removes manual packing labor and pattern errors at the end of the line.
What is the difference between American box and wraparound case packing?
With American box (A-Box), a ready case is erected from the magazine, filled and closed with tape. With wraparound, a flat blank is formed around the product group and sealed with hot-melt glue, using less cardboard and producing a stronger case.
Can a case packer be added to my existing line?
Yes. The machine is engineered to receive products from one or more packaging machines; a packaging machine can be connected upstream and a palletizer downstream.
How long does a product or case size changeover take?
On the OKM500 American box case packer, product and size changeovers take less than a minute by selecting the relevant recipe on the digital panel.
Which products can be case packed?
Any packed product, such as pillow, stand-up (doypack) and quad-seal bags, jars, cans and boxes. The pattern and count inside the case are set according to the pack size.
Does a case packer check weight?
Its integrated control system detects underweight or overweight cases and automatically rejects them from the line.
Let's choose the right case packer together.
Share your product type, pack size, units per case and target capacity, and our engineers will recommend the right method and machine.
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