Case Packaging Machines – Efficiency for Packing and Logistics

Summary:

• Over 40 Years of Expertise: Over 40 Years of Expertise: Orfer has provided durable secondary packaging solutions across various industries for four decades.

• Efficiency: In compliance with PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation), products secondary-packed with a case packaging machine optimize packaging material usage and minimize void space within the packaging.

• Top-Tier Flexibility: The packaging machine range covers solutions for everything from liquid cartons and bottles to delicate food trays and pouches.

Orfer has been a pioneer in industrial packaging automation for over 40 years. We have delivered durable and reliable secondary packaging machines globally to almost all industrial sectors. At the core of our expertise are automatic case packaging machines, designed to efficiently pack individual products into sales and transport units.

When to Invest in a Case Packaging Machine?

A case packaging machine is the optimal choice when production volumes are high, and the packaging process requires extreme efficiency. Case packaging machines save floor space by combining box erecting, packing cell, and box sealing functions in a single machine.

The main advantages of case packaging technology:

• Material Savings and Recyclability: Form-fitting wrap-around packaging requires less corrugated cardboard, which is a recyclable natural material.

• Logistics Optimization: Product-optimized packages become compact, reducing the amount of empty space transported in the package.

• Retail-Preferred Packaging: Machine-formed Shelf-Ready Packaging (SRP) is easy to open and offers an attractive presentation on the shelf. 

Orfer Case Packaging Machines

Formeca CP/WA – Flexible Packaging Machine for Wrap-Around Packaging

Formeca CP/WA is an industrial case packaging machine that folds FEFCO 0406 corrugated boxes and FEFCO 0453 trays directly around the product group and seals the packages with hot melt glue. The packaging machine can form packages with base sizes between 230 x 80 – 450 x 400 mm.

The case packaging machine is designed to meet the needs of production lines packaging, for example:

• Beverages, foods, or chemicals in bottles and cans

• Food items such as margarine or muesli in plastic or carton boxes

• Yogurt in cups

• Chips, bread, or frozen foods in bags or pouches

• Meat in vacuum, tray, or other thermoformed packaging

• Wrapped products such as various chocolate confectionery bars or slabs.

The machine groups primary-packaged products into a compact unit, wraps them in corrugated cardboard packaging, and seals it with hot melt glue. The result is a neat secondary package ready for logistics and display.

Formeca CP/TP – Optimized for Packing Product Bundles into Open Trays

Formeca CP/TP forms cardboard wrap-around trays. This model is an excellent choice for products that need to be prominently displayed on store shelves but require a sturdy base for transport. The machine produces FEFCO 0460 and FEFCO 0453 trays with base sizes that can vary between 230 x 80 and 500 x 400 mm.

It is particularly suitable for tray-packing:

• Bottles, tubes, and cans.

• Plastic and cardboard trays or cups.

• Pouches, vacuum packs, or other wrapped products.

Formeca WA 30 Flex – High-Efficiency Packaging Machine for Liquid Cartons

WA 30 Flex is developed with demanding regular cleaning and operational reliability in mind. Its packaging capacity exceeds 10,000 liters per hour.

The machine forms a group from primary-packaged products and packs the product group onto a cardboard blank. Finally, the machine seals the package into a finished secondary package with hot melt glue.

The machine's production capacity varies from 10 to 24 packages per minute, depending on the size of the packed group. Products are grouped into packages in rows of two (3x2, 4x2, 5x2, 6x2), three (4x3, 5x3, 6x3), or four products (4x4, 5x4, 6x4).

The WA 30 Flex machine is used, for example, for case packaging eggs, oat milk, or any liquid carton products.

The case packaging machine automatically forms FEFCO 0406 wrap-around boxes, FEFCO 0453 and 0460 trays, as well as shoulder-reinforced FEFCO 0480 boxes around liquid cartons.

Versatile Packaging Machines Enable Modern, Efficient Production

Orfer’s case packaging machines are designed to meet the demands of modern production, emphasizing speed, reliability, and ease of use.  

• Less Waste: Case packaging machines are equipped with soft start and stop functions, ensuring damage-free handling of even delicate products.

• Fast Changeovers: A single machine can pack multiple products into different packaging formats. Changeovers are easily performed via the HMI using pre-set programs, eliminating long downtimes.

• Fewer Disruptions: The user-friendly control panel guides the operator, making the work efficient.

• 24/7 Support: Remote support is available for all our systems, ensuring that our experts are ready to assist you within minutes if unexpected production disturbances occur.  

With Orfer’s case packaging machines, you can streamline logistics, reduce waste, and ensure attractive product display on store shelves.

What Are Your Case Packaging Needs?

Contact our experts, and we will design the optimal automation solution tailored specifically to your production.