E-CO FLEX CLOSING Case Closing
Machine overview
Automatic cutting and closing of FEFCO 201 boxes.
After the product is inserted into the box, the open-faced case can be placed into the E-CO FLEX Closing Module, which operates as a fully automatic stand-alone unit. A bank of ultrasonic sensors measures the remaining void inside the box. If the system detects an opportunity to reduce the height, the integrated downsizing unit automatically trims the four corners of the box (up to 270 mm). This adjustment allows the flaps to fit the new dimensions when closed, reducing box height by up to 20–25%. The cases can then be sealed on top using sustainable water-activated tape.
The machine is designed to identify SIOC cases and automatically bypass them. As an option, the E-CO FLEX Closing Module can be equipped with a Print & Apply labeller and quality inspection cameras to verify flap folding and taping.
Production plant
IMA E-Commerce
Technical information
| E-CO FLEX CLOSING | ||
| Machine speed | Up to 10 boxes/minute | |
| Box type | Standard RSC (FEFCO 201) | |
| Box dimensions | MIN | MAX |
| 7” x 6” x 3” (178 mm x 152 mm x 76 mm) | 21” x 15” x 13” (533 mm x 381 mm x 330 mm) | |
| Adehesive technology | Water-activated (WAT) or gummed tape | |
| Print & Apply labeller | Yes, as machine option | |
| Quality inspection cameras | Yes, as machine option | |
Two modules, one machine: endless configurations.
WMS Integrated Put-to-Wall Configuration
The E-CO FLEX Forming case magazine offers versatile erecting capabilities in various formats, allowing for the provision of different box sizes to slipways. These boxes are then made accessible for pick-to-box operations, where operators gather multiple boxes onto a cart, promptly placing each picked product into the corresponding shipping box.
WMS Integrated Tote-based Configuration
The E-CO FLEX Forming module forms, closes and diverts to the two manual packing stations.
The right-size box for the order can be selected using the customer’s WMS or measuring the volume required for the products with a dimensioning system.
After the boxes are filled, both packers take advantage of the E-CO FLEX Closing module with downsizing capabilities.
Case erecting for Pick-to-box Configuration
The E-CO FLEX Forming case magazine offers versatile erecting capabilities in various formats, allowing for the provision of different box sizes to slipways. These boxes are then made accessible for pick-to-box operations, where operators gather multiple boxes onto a cart, promptly placing each picked product into the corresponding shipping box.
Case erecting for Right-Size Box selection by operator
If the customer’s WMS does not have precise product cubing data or if the process requires operator involvement in selecting the right-size box, the E-CO FLEX proves highly beneficial.
Utilising the carton magazine, various box sizes are pre-assembled and directed onto separate slipways. Each slipway corresponds to a different box size, allowing operators to visually select the most appropriate case for each incoming order.
