Apex™

SLEEVER
CONTINUOUS MOTION
HIGH SPEED
PAPERBOARD SLEEVES
APEX SLEEVER

Compact, Mid-Speed Cartoner with Exceptional Versatility

The Vantra IM cartoner combines versatility, efficiency, and a compact footprint, making it ideal for mid-speed intermittent motion cartoning. Handling trays and cartons on a single platform, Vantra integrates seamlessly with multiple infeed types, enabling precise and gentle product handling for cans, bottles, pouches, and flow-wrapped products. Its walk-in frame design, ergonomic access, and extensive carton range capability provide flexibility and ease of operation, while its proven hygienic construction ensures long-lasting durability. Designed for cost-effective automation, Vantra IM is the perfect balance of performance and practicality for diverse secondary packaging applications.

3
sleeve design options
300
sleeves per minute
5 min
changeover capability

Apex Pack Patterns

Package single, multi-pack, and multi-tier products into sleeve designs with less paperboard material and more product visibility.


Apex Key Features

Product Handling Flexibilities

Variety of designs for infeed conveying, collating, and loading increase line efficiencies for soft, semi-rigid, and rigid containers

Sleeving Style Options

Wraparound, drop-through, or neck-through sleeving options for products including single, multipack, and multi-tiered packs

Open Accessibility

Walk-in frame provides easy access for operation and maintenance

Simplified Operation
  • Automatic changeovers can reduce time to less than 5 minutes
  • Smooth, quiet operation reduces component wear
  • Simultaneous machine functions increase efficiency
Paperboard Sleeve Control
  • Top or bottom sleeve feed, sleeve flight lugs, and optional air assist
  • Static plows and live closures minimize friction, ensuring consistent sleeve closing / sealing

Choose Your Sleeve Style

  • Wraparound sleeves provide four-sided containment for single and multipack products
  • Drop-through sleeves secure tapered cups and containers in single, multi, and multi-tier packs
  • Neck-through sleeves provide four-sided containment while showing off necked bottles and containers

Product Handling Solutions

Infeed, collating, and loading solutions offer precise product
control for a variety of product types:

  • Balanced lane infeeds that match speed with product delivery
  • Timing screws for semi-rigid containers
  • Side selectors and star wheels for soft containers
  • Live belt turning for products requiring orientation

Apex Specifications

Speed

Up to 300 cartons/minute;
Up to 800 products/minute (pitch, product and sleeve design dependent)

Min. Carton Size

4.5” (114.3 mm) x 1.25” (31.75 mm)
x 5.5” (139.7 mm)*

Max Carton Size

10.5” (266.7 mm) x 4.25” (107.95 mm)
x 12” (304.8 mm)*

Magazine

6′ (1828.8 mm) standard;
Shorter or longer capacities optional

Drive

Servo motors

Electrical

Allen Bradley programmable logic controller or per project specification;
Touch screen operator interface panel;
NEMA12 wiring and enclosures;
NEMA 4 or 4X wiring and enclosures (optional);

Power

230/480 V, 50/60 HZ, 3 PH
Single drop;
Other power sources available

Air

80–100 PSI (5.5-6.9 bar)

* Note: Measurements indicate Direction of Travel x Vertical x Across Machine

Buy with confidence. Experience the difference.

Douglas stands behind our equipment with a 3-year limited component and limited lifetime frame warranty.

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