Cartoner
Compact and Efficient, Cartoning Done Right
Unmatched adaptability and exceptional efficiencies in a compact cartoner. The Vectra® platform offers a continuous motion servo controlled cartoner capable of maximized performance in a variety of applications. The open design allows for generous accessibility to setup and load areas while providing easy and efficient cleaning.
- Speeds up to 300 cartons per minute
- Compact machine design minimizes required floor space while maximizing the value delivered
- Variety of infeed solutions, each infeed system is designed specifically for your application
- Removable carton forming guide ensures consistent carton picks resulting in quick and predictable changeovers
- Automated overhead adjustment and minimal change parts results in faster changeover
- Cycle stop compression ensures proper carton sealing during a production stoppage
- Tucked tab cartons are sealed using a servo driven orbital motion for tuck preparation, insertion and locking function
- Capable of efficient carton sealing using glue, tucked tab or a combination of both
- Hygienic frame design offers a robust mounting structure that is easily cleaned and eliminates the use of tubing
- Full height guard package provides safe operating conditions while maximizing visibility during operation and accessibility during changeover
- Future upgrades are available
Tray Loading
Fast, repeatable changeover feature offers multiple enhancements.
Changeover time – significantly reduces time to less than 5 minutes (time of changeover is dependent on extent of changeover)
Repeatability – rail positions are recipe-driven and locked in place to within +/- 1/32″
Flexibility – ability to place lanes where desired as opposed to centerline or fixed side adjustments and more customer options for generating product-specific recipes
Durability – infeed rail’s holding force can withstand high product pressure
Ergonomics – minimizing manual adjustments maximizes efficiency and promotes safety in the work environment
Specifications
| Drive: | Allen Bradley servo motors |
| Pitch: | 6” (152.4 mm), 9” (228.6 mm) and 12” (304.8 mm) pitch configurations standard (contact Douglas for larger pitch requirements) |
| Flight Chains: | #60 series chain |
| Speed: | Up to 300 cartons/minute (product and pack pattern dependent) |
| Carton Size Range: | Minimum: 4.5” (114.3 mm) x 1.25” (31.75 mm) x 5.5” (139.7 mm) Maximum: 10.5” (266.7 mm) x 4.25” (107.95 mm) x 12” (304.8 mm) * Direction of Travel x Vertical x Across Machine |
| Magazine Capacity: | 6’ (1828.9 mm) standard, optional up to 12’ (3657.6 mm) |
| Frame: | Hygienic frame eliminates the use of tubing and is available in cold-rolled steel or stainless steel, standard light or heavy wash-down applications |
| Adjustments: | HMI recipe control of servo motions and glue Threaded screws and other tool-less adjustments with digital set points |
| Glue System: | Nordson ProBlue® or per project specification |
| Flap Closing and Compression: | Servo driven flight chain utilizes a combination of stainless steel guides and static rails for accurate and consistent flap closure |
| Guarding: | Full length polycarbonate with extruded anodized aluminum frame |
| Electrical: | Allen Bradley GuardLogix motion and logic controller Allen Bradley PanelView NEMA 12 wiring and enclosures NEMA 4 or 4X wiring and enclosures (optional) |
| Finish: | Cold-rolled steel frames are epoxy powder coated in gray metallic All parts in contact with product are stainless steel, hard-coat anodized aluminum or plastic OEM parts are manufacturers’ standard finish Light and heavy wash-down construction optional |
| Power: | 480V, 50/60HZ, 3PH One main drop and one glue drop Other power sources available |
| Air: | Per project specification |
