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  One of the most tedious tasks in packaging is forming cases. The larger your production quantities, the less cost-effective a manual approach is. Having the right case erector can save your facility a great deal of time and money. The Challenges of Manual Case Forming: Box forming is a common source of repetitive stress injuries. Folding and taping one box after another can lead to painful medical issues that may lead to workers’ compensation claims. In addition, “box mountains” can create safety hazards in your packaging facility. Someone forms all the boxes and stacks them somewhere. This creates a major workplace obstacle and reduces sight lines. Accidents will happen in a busy packaging or shipping plant. Why Automate the Process: An automated case former can solve these problems and more. There is an up-front investment in the equipment and training. However, automating the case erection process generally saves money over time. You can reduce labor costs and reduce the...

There are different types of case and carton erectors available on the market. We separate them into two categories: Semi-automatic case erectors:   They require some manual intervention, typically in loading flat boxes into the system. Once loaded, the case erector automates the process of erecting and sealing the boxes. Often, semi-automatic carton erectors can be a good first step for box automation. They can sometimes be used as a stand-alone machine, to help with easy packing, or paired with a case sealer. Automatic case erectors:   Fully automated, this type of carton erector performs the entire box assembly process without the need for manual input. Automated carton erectors often offer case sealers that can use glue or tape. They are highly efficient, reducing labor requirements and increasing overall productivity.   This type of erector is good for higher-demand environments. Speed and Efficiency:   Automatic carton erectors drastically reduce the ...

  Speed and Efficiency:   Automatic carton erectors drastically reduce the time and effort required for box assembly. Some models offer a 233% productivity increase compared to manual processes. Case erecting machines erect and seal boxes at a much faster rate than manual methods. This significantly boosts overall productivity. Precision and Consistency:   Manual processes come with the risk of human error. Case erectors ensure precise and consistent results when assembling cardboard boxes. This leads to improved product protection during transit and enhances the overall quality of your packaging. Plus, if you are palletizing your product, case erectors can provide square cases every time, which means they are easier to stack as well. Environmental Impact:   The precision and consistency associated with a case erector can also reduce your environmental impact. Erectors eliminate waste that human error can produce, resulting in less waste to recycle or dispose of...