Vectra®

CARTONING
HORIZONTAL LOAD
CONTINUOUS MOTION
HIGH SPEED
VECTRA CARTONER

Continuous Motion Cartoner for Maximum Efficiency & Automation

The Vectra cartoner delivers unmatched adaptability and efficiency, offering continuous motion cartoning with speeds up to 300 cartons per minute. Designed for fast-paced production lines, it features automated changeovers, precise servo-driven control, and an open hygienic frame for easy washdown applications. Its carton set-up assist technology, intuitive HMI-driven adjustments, and advanced product collation systems maximize uptime while ensuring consistent, square cartons with glue or tuck sealing options. For high-speed, precision cartoning that optimizes throughput and minimizes waste, Vectra is the ultimate solution for demanding production environments. 

Compact
footprint
300
cartons per minute
Simple
changeovers

Vectra Pack Patterns

Get high-speed, continuous-motion cartoning for bottles, cans, cups, bags, flow-wrapped products and more.


Vectra Key Features

Infeed Innovations

A variety of infeed solutions are designed to suit specific product applications, ensure gentle product handling, and increase efficiency

Carton Handling
  • Consistently squares cartons
  • Compresses adhesive flaps through tuckers and dual overhead compression rails
  • Variety of sealing options
Generous Accessibility
  • Open, easy access to machine’s setup and loading areas
  • High internal visibility during operation
Auto Changeover

Optional auto changeover features provide consistent, repeatable processes

Small Footprint

Space-saving machine design frees up more space on the production floor

Product Control

Servo-driven technology ensures consistent product control in all phases from infeed to discharge

Infeed Options

All infeed product collation and timing solutions are designed to best suit your specific application. Systems include:

  • Reorienting sweeps
  • Star-wheel infeeds (for single & multiple products per cycle)
  • Bag-in-box transfers
  • And more!

Carton Closure

  • Cycle-stop flap closing prevents unsealed cartons from exiting
  • Tuckers insert and lock carton flaps with reverse or straight tucking methods
  • Glue sealing options include FOL, POL, Econoseal, & Z-View sealing

Vectra Specifications

Speed

Up to 300 cartons per minute

Min. Carton Size

4.5” (114.3 mm) x 1.25” (31.75 mm) x 5.5” (139.7 mm)*

Max Carton Size

10.5” (266.7 mm) x 4.25” (107.95 mm) x 12” (304.8 mm)*

Magazine

6′ (1828.9 mm) standard;
Optional up to 12′ (3657.6 mm)

Drive

Allen Bradley servo motors

Electrical

Allen Bradley GuardLogix motion and logic control, PanelView;
NEMA12 wiring and enclosures;
NEMA 4 or 4X wiring and enclosures (optional);

Power

480 V, 50/60 HZ, 3 PH
One main drop and one glue drop;
Other power sources available

Air

Per project specification

* Note: Measurements indicate Direction of Travel x Vertical x Across Machine

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Douglas stands behind our equipment with a 3-year limited component and limited lifetime frame warranty.

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