Robotic packer erects, loads and seals 12 to 14 trays per minute

With the ESS Model V30M robotic tray packer, a robot picks a tray blank from the magazine and places it into the tray forming device, which folds and glues the bottom of the tray. The tray former then discharges the glued tray onto a conveyor that carries it to a station where pneumatic assemblies fold and tuck the sides of the tray into place. The collated bottles are then picked up and placed in the tray. Another robot picks an HSC cover from the magazine, squares the sides and places the cover over the bottles and tray, which is conveyed through the top and bottom taping system. The covered tray is labeled, and the label is inspected.