In the last 2 postings, we went over belts and flap folding on a case sealer. This week we are going to go over some of the less tangible issues when choosing a case sealer such as design, service support etc.
Case Sealing
Case sealing solutions are available as semi-automatic and fully automatic sealers. The case sealers are designed to meet diverse product requirements, offering solutions from entry-level machines to heavy-duty systems. These case sealers provide consistent and efficient performance for various packaging needs.
What to Look for in a Case Sealer Part 2 – Semi-Automatic vs Automatic Flap Folding
Depending on your requirements of your packaging line, you will need to decide to either go with a semi-automatic or fully automatic case sealer. First of all what’s the difference?
What to Look for in a Case Sealer Part 1 – Belts
Case sealers whether semi or fully automatic are relatively simple machines. They are basically a table with a conveyor and tape head or glue gun. However, the simplicity of these machines does not mean that they are all the same.
Glue vs Tape – Deciding on Packaging System Adhesive
One decision that all manufacturers need to make when deciding on a packaging system is the adhesive. The 2 most popular types of adhesives for forming and sealing cases are Pressure Sensitive Tape and Hot Melt Glue.