Krones new generation carton packaging machine can be used to process cardboard

Krones's new generation carton packers can also be used to process cardboard, or to manufacture so-called "Fridgepacs" packages.

Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, has given a completely new design to the continuously-produced Wrapapac cartoner. The new equipment is quiet in operation, high in operational safety, and the structural design is more in line with ergonomic principles, which fully meets the manufacturer's original goal of optimizing equipment functions. The Wrapapac W cartoner, which was exhibited at the interpack exhibition, can also process cardboard into so-called "Fridgepac" packages at a rate of 60 pulses per minute, making it suitable for refrigerated packaging.

Device conversion can be repeated to improve work efficiency

The newly designed Wrapapac carton packer is safe and reliable, eliminating the need for a mechanically synchronized drive unit that has been widely used today. In the past, a central motor was used to transmit power through chains and gears, but now only a separate, disassembled servo motor is required. In addition, the operation and maintenance of the equipment is divided into two sides. The operating side of the new machine does not include any drives. The frame of the machine is designed to be higher than before, which helps the operator to perform operations on the machine. In the same way, the container-oriented guardrail in the machine no longer adopts the structure of the upper suspension, but is installed directly below, giving the operator complete freedom of operation. In order to increase work efficiency, Krones also optimized the reproducibility of the conversion and shortened the conversion time. The conversion process from one package to another is more reliable and faster.

Continuous operation of cardboard folding process

The redesigned packaging machine can be used to process cardboard. Compared with corrugated board, the processing of cardboard requires more sophisticated equipment technology. There is a set folding line on the corrugated board, which can be positioned after folding. Thick cardboard requires a continuous folding process to ensure that the shape of the carton is beautiful.

With this technology, Wrapapac packers can fold out the fashionable "Fridgepacs" package. This type of packaging is now very popular in some countries in the United States and southern Europe.

The so-called "Fridgepacs" package is made of printed thick cardboard and is a convenient package. This package usually contains two rows of six upright-packaged cans. Consumers store "Fridgepac"-packed drinks in a refrigerator at home. When you need to drink, just peel the front perforation to take out the cans. In countries with large cans, this new type of convenient packaging is all the rage. Due to the high humidity in the refrigerator, the packaging material is not cardboard. At this point, the new Wrapapac packaging machine has long been considered.