Newsmith - SMI WP 300

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging of bottles, jars, cans, and cartons into corrugated cases for beverages, food, and household products.
• Collation and packing of multi-packs for retail display.
• Automated end-of-line packaging in high-volume production environments.
• Securing products for efficient storage and transport within the supply chain.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Wrap-around case packers of this class typically handle 10 to 30 cases per minute, depending on product size and collation pattern.

Power supply

Units commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with an installed power of 5-15 kW.

Air consumption

Pneumatic systems are common, requiring a compressed air supply of 6-8 bar, with consumption varying based on operational speed.

Case dimensions

Machines of this type are generally adjustable to accommodate a range of wrap-around blank sizes and finished case dimensions.

Product types

Suitable for a variety of rigid and semi-rigid products, including plastic and glass bottles, metal cans, and cartons.

Footprint

For this class of equipment, a typical footprint can range from 4 to 8 metres in length and 1.5 to 2.5 metres in width, plus infeed and outfeed conveyors.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a wrap-around case packer?

  A wrap-around case packer forms a corrugated blank around a pre-collated group of products, creating a tight, protective case. This method often uses less material than traditional RSC cases.

• What are the benefits of using a wrap-around case packer?

• What kind of products can this machine pack?

• Is this machine suitable for different case sizes?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used unit?

• Can this machine integrate with existing production lines?