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End loader and carton closer

Bradman-Lake (Charlotte, NC) will unveil its new Challenger SL 302 automatic end-loader and top-load carton closer at interpack. The SL 302 uses an adjustable magazine gate to adjust height of carton hopper to produce up to 300 cartons/min.

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The new carton closer uses electronic line shafting instead of mechanical drives and individual motors to reduce wear and downtime. Flexible rubber fingers control sealing of 3-flap cartons at high speeds.

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