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Article | November 30, 2004

Cartoner

Z Automation offers its CH7.5-250C continuous-motion horizontal cartoner, which features 7 servo drives for easy maintenance and reduced downtime.

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The 1-10 multiconfigured blister stacking design runs at speeds to 600 blisters/min. Product buckets cup and conform the product for precise stacking allowing for increased speed. Suitable for pharmaceutical healthcare and food applications the cartoner offers tool-less changeover and wash-down capability.

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