Guide to End Load and Side Load Case Packers

Types of Case Pckers

 Two common loading styles in case packers are bottom load and end load and side load.

- loads products vertically up through the bottom of a case

- both ends are open and the product is pushed to one side

Of these two types of loading styles, this guide will cover everything you need to know about the end load and side load case packers.This style of case packer is designed to collect your product according to your desired pack pattern and then efficiently push-load your product through the end or side of the erected case. A pack pattern is the orientation in which your product needs to be packed into your case.

The pack pattern of a case packer is so important because this determines the specific way the product needs to be placed inside the machine in order to fit into its case. The number of items you are packing into your case will determine the type of pack pattern you will need. If there are many items, the layers should have different patterns so that the items can be packed tightly together and avoid any damages during transit.

Examples of different types of pack patterns:

Once your product has been properly packed into the case in its specified pack pattern, it can move onto the gluing and sealing portion of the production.

How end load and side load case packers work

During production, the case packer takes the cases off the magazine and then erects them. At the same time, the product is going down the assembly line in a single formation. The case packer then begins continuously stacking the product for whatever pack pattern has been specified. The product is then pushed into the end or side of the case. After the product has been loaded into the case, it will be moved down the assembly line until it’s glued or sealed in the final case. 

The kind of product you are packing into your cases will determine how they should be sealed. 

- Glue: works best if you are packing a heavy product that has a high output and needs a long-term bond for sealing. This is an inexpensive option but does require a compression step to hold the flaps in place. 

- Tape: this method will completely seal the flaps of your case, leaving no gaps or room for any dust or contaminants Tape systems can handle varying carton sizes and work best with slow or infrequent production. Tape heads are easier to maintain than glue systems due to their simplicity but they do come with the drawback of having to change the tape roll out.

Why you should use an end load and side load case packer

Now that you've learned all about how these case packers work, you're probably wondering what benefits will this machine bring to your production. Below are the top 3 reasons why you should be using an end load and side load case packer to package your products.

Integrating an end load and side load case packer into your production line will give you high speed and high output of products. This ultimately ensures that you’re meeting your production requirements. The reason tightly fitted products can be packed so quickly with an end load and side load case packer is because both sides of the case are open. If you push the product into a case that has one side closed, air will get trapped and slow down the packing process.

If you are working with products that don’t stack neatly, such as cylinders or rolls, getting them to fit into your case can be a challenge. With an end load and side load case packer, the product can be loaded with more stability and uniformity than other case packers can.