Case Cutter
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PROJECT SCOPE:
To develop an inline case cutting machine for a distribution center capable of opening random size boxes at a minimum rate of 1300 boxes per hour.
COMPANY:
This company is an international distributor of pharmaceutical and consumer products.
DESCRIPTION:
System consists of an in-feed and exit conveyor. Within the case cutting machine a box is measured and 4 rotary cutters cut the tops off of each box. The cutters are automatically positioned based on the dimension of the box.
UNIQUE FEATURES:
High rate of speed and long lasting cutter blade life were major requirements. Low cost blades last several weeks and have a quick change feature. Payback of less than a year is typical.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY:
The Case Cutting Machine is available as a standard product as well as customized for a variety of variations.
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- 1300 boxes per hour per machine
- Servo driven clamping for increased throughput
- Payback of 6-12 months
- Box size:
- Min. 4" w x 4" l x 3" h
- Max. 16" w x 27" l x 23" h
- Power Requirements:
- 480 volt 60 amp or 220 volt 100 amp
- Air: .1 cubic feet/min consumption
- Easy-to-use touch screen controls
- Touch screen allows access to all settings
- Welded frame
- Heavy duty components for continuous operation
- 2, 3, or 4 sided cuts
- Sensors measuer every box, allowing complete random box opening
- Cuts can be staggered to allow top to remain with box
- Air conditioned electrical cabinet for long life in extreme conditions
- Quick release cutting head facilitates quick blade changes.
- Circular, high speed, rotating blades increase time between blade changes
- Heavy duty blades can be resharpened many times
- Quick release tilting cutter drives ease blade changing
- Blade changing occurs in less than 30 seconds
