Total Control System
for Case, Tray and Lid
The unique design of Lantech’s case erectors and sealers, tray formers, and lid applicators produce perfect 90 degree angled corners, without jamming.
Because of our unique Total Control System, Lantech is the only manufacturer who can honestly deliver square cases without jams.
Our Total Control System:
Minimizes Downtime
Quick changeover between cases, zero machine jams, reliable and easy to use.
Reduces Waste
Overcomes case variations and poor construction of blanks so all boxes can be used.
Forms Square Cases
Forms perfectly square cases so they pack, stack and product products better.
Why Lantech Can Claim "Square Cases, No Jams!"
Ability to Overcome Common Problems
Nearly all case erectors jams can be traced directly to 4 primary problems; blanks are not fed correctly into the magazine, irregularities in the blank form the carton supplier, the mechanical forces of opening the cases and folding the flaps, and transport the formed case through the machine.
Lantech’s case, tray and lid equipment provide 100% precise control through the entire forming process. The proactive system where blanks are pulled into their next position versus being forced ensures the case performs as designed and is produced with maximum efficiency.
5 Components that Make-up our Total Control System
Lantech’s case, tray and lid equipment provide 100% precise control through the entire forming process. The proactive system where blanks are pulled into their next position versus being forced ensures the case performs as designed and is produced with maximum efficiency.
Blank Delivery Control System
Powered magazine infeed belts precisely govern the delivery speed of the case blanks to the pick-up arm, avoiding the first jam point when blanks are not fed correctly. The magazine also provides easy, walk-in loading.
Blank Separation System
A system of multiple separation retainers ensure the blanks are spaced correctly and enter the machine one at a time, in a vertical upright position precisely at the time the pick-up arm is ready to capture the blank.
Square Case Delivery System
A hinged pick-up frame with eight vacuum powered suction cups firmly grips two panels of the case to ensure square case creation. While the case is held at a 90 degree angle all flaps are folded and locked in the shape.
Stationary Flap Folders & Pusher Bar
All flaps are folded while the case remains stationary and utilizes only a single pusher bar to slide the squared case into the exit side belts, maintaining 90 degree angles and minimizing the resistance forces on the case.
Spring Loaded Side Belts
Synchronized motors and the spring load feature of the dual-side exit drive belt accounts for variability in the width of the case, maintaining the square footprint without crushing the case as it is pulled across the bottom closing unit.
Why Square Cases are Important
A square case is one with 90-degree angles on all corners, sides are vertical, and when the tops and bottoms are taped, they are flat and perfectly horizontal. This seems easy to achieve, but the devil is in the details. Without these characteristics, a box is un-square and can contribute to shipping damage – which means unhappy customers, lost profits, and rework – and downstream jams.
When stacked on a pallet, formed boxes that are un-square lose 30 percent of their stacking strength. This reduction of support leads to crushed boxes and off-center loads causing potential damage to the contents and puts the load at a great risk of falling apart during transit. In addition, un-square case can cause production line jams downstream, especially when using case packers and sealers.
When cases are perfectly square with 90-degree angles products can fit better inside and they can be stacked and wrapped properly for greater shipping success. Lantech achieves square cases, every time with our unique pick-up frame that pulls the blank square and the continues control through flap folding and sealing.
In this guide we explain how well-designed cases significantly reduce transport damage. We will also discuss the ROI of a case erector and 13 points to take into consideration when you purchase a case erector.
Explore our Case Erectors, Case Sealers, Tray Erectors, and Lid Applicators
Case Erectors – Our variety of equipment ranges from standard machines that can erect up to 10 cases per minute all the way to high-speed, modular machines that can erect 30 boxes per minute or alternate case sizes automatically.
Case Sealers – Choose from our stand equipment that can seal up to 30 cases per minute or more specialized machines like our Random Case Sealer.
Tray Erectors – We offer multiple machines to accommodate various sizes and styles and can erect up to 25 trays per minute.
Lid Applicators – We offer multiple machines to accommodate various sizes and styles and can complete up to 18 lids per minute.
Additional Resources
The eCommerce industry is booming, which comes with it’s own unique challenges. This guide defines the industry’s most common challenges and how to overcome them with the right case handling equipment.
Find out how one healthcare company reduced their operation costs by an estimated $750,000 per year by switching from hand erecting to using Lantech case erectors.
When does it make financial sense to move from hand erecting boxes to purchasing an automatic case erector? Find out how much you could be saving by downloading our calculator.
