Douglas: Horizontal case/tray packer for mid-range applications

Providing an economical way to pack cartons, bundles, cans, and bottles into corrugated cases and trays, Douglas Machine’s Invex IM horizontal case/tray packer eliminates the use of air cylinders and the plowing of flaps to provide precise control over flap folding, case squaring, and glue compression.

Douglas Machine Inc.

Jul 23, 2013

The machine provides speeds to 25 cases/trays per min., as well as simple and repeatable changeovers.

A variety of infeeds and metering techniques delivers efficient product handling, Sanitary frame design and stainless steel washdown options are available.

Douglas Machine Inc.

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Douglas: Horizontal case/tray packer for mid-range applications

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