Form, Load, and Seal Small to Medium Vertical End Load Cartons
Featuring the patented "Stella" 8-pocket quick size adjust starwheel, the Adco Compact 4 was designed to form, load and seal small to medium size vertical end-load cartons.
The patented design of the Compact 4 enables rapid no-tool changeover and it can be configured with fully automatic product and leaflet loading options as well. With its space-saving footprint and flexible design, the Compact 4 is ideal for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packagers.
This simple-to-operate and ergonomically designed machine includes two standard hand load stations coupled with lights curtains and product sensors for safe, automatic machine cycling speeds up to 40 cartons per minute.
Like all Adco machines, the Compact 4 is constructed in stainless steel and is available in both standard and washdown configurations.
Benefits
- Stainless steel construction improves cleanability and eliminates corrosion
- Patented “stella” 8-pocket quick adjust starwheel maximizes productivity and uptime, starwheel with changeout pockets is available
- Uses gravity to help operators load product faster & more efficiently
- Load area light curtain and product sensor ensures safe, automatic machine cycling
- Ergonomically designed product load areas minimize fatigue and maximize productivity
- Flexible design minimizes changeover time and protects investment as products change
Features
- Stainless steel construction
- Compact design with casters and adjustable leveling feet
- Ergonomically designed product load areas
- Uses gravity to help operators load product faster & more efficiently
- Configurable with fully automatic product and leaflet loading options
- Allen-Bradley PLC control package
- Nordson ProBlue FLEX hot melt glue system (when glue is specified)
- Quick adjust levers and scales on all adjustments
- Advanced guarding with light curtain and product sensor in the load area
- Many options available upon request
Options
- Star wheel with quick changeout size pockets
- Closing of the bottom flaps before the load area
- Tablock tuck or glue style closure
- Marking and coding systems
- Low carton indicator
- Integrate with an Adco or 3rd party product loader
- Tall style barrier guarding
- PLC & HMI upgrades
- Leaflet inserter
Applications
- Pharmaceutical products
- Cosmetics
- Household products
- Novelties
- Candy and confectionery
Carton Size Range
- Length of Opening: 1" to 4.72" (25 to 120mm)
- Width of Opening: 0.71" to 3.54" (18 to 90mm)
- Carton Depth: 2.36" to 7.09" (60 to 180mm)
Specifications
- Electrical: 230 VAC, 3-Phase with ground (PE), 60 Hz, 30A
- Air: 8-9 CFM @ 65-70 PSI
Please contact Pro Pac or call 888-318-0083 for your cartoning equipment.