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What Are The Benefits Of Pressure Sensitive Case Sealers?

Not all case sealing solutions are equal! Case sealer buyers looking to upgrade the quality of their packaging operation process, increase efficiency, throughputs and performance will want to replace low volume methods (ex: manual tape applicators) or expand operation lines and integrate more quality sealer systems. For those starting to research “quality case sealer equipment systems”, you will discover that a pressure sensitive case sealer is the industry standard and status quo of case sealing.

Before we start with benefits summary, buyers should note that when comparing and researching “case sealers” it can and will be called a number of alternative names, including but not limited to: pressure sensitive tape applicator machines, box taper machines, carton taping machines, box sealing equipment and the like.

Now that you are familiar with the most commonly used phrases for case sealers, let’s move on to “The Benefits of Pressure Sensitive Case Sealers”.

1. Aesthetic & Secure

   • Cleaner and neater way to seal a corrugated carton.
   • The tape is always centered and applied in a consistent manner.

2. Simplistic

   • Machines are ready for immediate use; just plug in and switch on.
   • The tape cartridges come with side threading for quick replacement of tape.
   • Casters are standard for plant mobility.

3. Safety and Comfort

   • Protected knife guard on tape cartridges.
   • Interlocking safety gates on automatic models.
   • The steel frame protects all moving parts.

4. Technical

   • Most case sealers can be fitted into packaging lines without major disruptions.
   • Self centering and self tensioning drive belts reduce wear and tear and insure longevity.

5. Operating

   • Case sealers are easy to install and operate.
   • Simple to operate means very little training required and available to most plant personnel.
   • No issues with noise levels.

6. Maintenance

   • Basically maintenance free.
   • No lubrication required.

7. Economical

   • 30 minutes of hand taping can be reduced to 5 minutes of machine taping reducing expensive labour costs.
   • Virtually no down time as the machine is constantly running, waiting for the next carton to be sealed.
   • Less space required as pre-taping of cartons is not required.
   • Tape savings as each box has a metered length of tape applied.

To achieve the greatest satisfaction, and greatest return on investment, it is important to get the right type of system for the packaging operation’s application and business needs. There are three types of case sealers that make up 99% of the semi-automatic and fully automatic pressure sensitive tape application machines, they are listed below.

1. Uniform Semi-Automatic

   This machine is for continuous runs of the same size carton.
   • Requires an operator to fold the flaps and introduce the filled carton to the machine.
   • Both the top and bottom are taped simultaneously.
   • Once there is a box size changeover, a simple no tool adjustment is made for the height and width of the carton.

2. Uniform Fully Automatic

   This machine is for continuous runs of the same box size.
   • This machine does not require an operator to fold the flaps or introduce the case to the sealer.
   • Once this machine is adjusted for the case size, it will process the boxes automatically.
   • The cartons are indexed automatically with a gate and the top and bottom are sealed automatically.
   • A no tool adjustment is required for a box size change.

3. Random Semi Automatic

   This machine is for runs of various sized boxes one after the other.
   • Requires an operator to fold the minor and major flaps and introduce the case to the machine.
   • The machine then adjusts pneumatically to the various case heights and widths.
   • The top and bottom are sealed simultaneously.

4. Random Fully Automatic

   This machine is for runs of various sized boxes one after the other.
   • This machine does not require an operator to fold the flaps or introduce the case to the sealer.
   • Machine will adjust to random case sizes within a set size range and will process the boxes automatically.
   • The cartons are indexed automatically with a gate and the top and bottom are sealed automatically.
   • A no tool adjustment is required for a box size change.

Conclusion

To learn more about the benefits of a pressure sensitive box sealer for your unique application, or about leading brand name solution lines (ex: Loveshaw Case Sealers, Little David Case Sealers, Loveshaw Stainless Steel Box Taper Machines) or to learn more about how your operation can achieve greater efficiency and return on investment, consult with a packaging equipment professional, such as Crawford Provincial - Packaging Equipment today.

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