E-CO FLEX FORMING XL Case Forming
Machine overview
Designed to go big.
The E-CO FLEX XL is a modular piece of equipment designed with intralogistics needs in mind, where box dimensions are significantly larger compared to those used in standard E-Commerce fulfillment. Just as for the E-CO FLEX concept, the platform is composed of two modules:
– E-CO FLEX XL Forming: automated case erector and former
– E-CO FLEX XL Closing: automated case closer with height-reduction capabilities
The E-CO FLEX XL not only processes larger case footprints but also handles small cases, maintaining the same minimum case dimensions as the standard E-CO FLEX.
Modular concept, sustainable features and high throughput are the heart of our technologies.
Production plant
IMA E-Commerce
Technical information
| E-CO FLEX XL FORMING | |
| Throughput speed (cases per minute) | Up to 10 CPM |
| Electric | 400 (±10%), 3P + N + E | 480V (±10%), 3F + T | 50/60 Hz | 10 A |
| Air | Pressure 6 bar (87 psi) |
| Machine dimensions | 244″ x 95.5″ x 130″ (6205 mm x 2425 mm x 3300 mm) |
| Adhesive technology | Water-activated or pressure sensitive tape |
| Corrugated box layout | Right hand |
Machine versions
E-CO FLEX XL Forming
The E-CO FLEX XL Forming is an advanced case erector able to erect multi-size FEFCO 201 and FEFCO 200 cases, compatible with both single- and double-wall cardboard; the machine automatically picks, erects and forms right-sized cases based on cubic information received from the WMS.
Case magazine is made from 8 up to 16 cassettes; the XL boxes, which do not fit in the standard E-CO FLEX cassettes, are fed via external vertical magazines (up to 3), holding up to 170 boxes each.
The cassettes’ configuration can be customised combining the different sizes of cassettes.
E-CO FLEX XL Closing
Just like the standard version of the E-CO FLEX Closing module, the E-CO FLEX XL completes the packing process by closing FEFCO 201 cases, up to 10 cases/minute.
The process includes case downsizing if the machine detects extra void space that can be eliminated (up to 270 mm).
E-CO FLEX Closing XL can apply traditional pressure-sensitive tape or sustainable Water-Activated Tape (WAT).
The E-CO FLEX XL Closing module can be equipped, as an option, with a Print & Apply labeller and quality inspection cameras to check flap folding and taping.
