OPTX™ WA & WT

WRAPAROUND CASES & TRAYS
HIGH-SPEED
HORIZONTAL, DIRECT LOAD
CONTINOUS MOTION
OPTX WA & WT CASE & TRAY PACKERS

High Performance for Wraparound Packaging

The OPTX WA & WT wraparound case and tray packers offer adaptable, consistent product loading as well as reliable case and tray forming and sealing. Accurately pack bottles, canisters, cartons, and bundles at speeds up to 80 packs per minute with simple SCARA metering and inline, direct loading. Control every step of the packing process with a durable, productive machine.

10 ft
magazine capacity
80
packs per minute
5 min
changeover

(dependent on extent)

OPTX WA & WT Pack Patterns

Pack round products such as bottles and canisters as well as cartons, bundles and square-cornered containers.

Mac & Cheese in Case
Vinegar in Case

OPTX WA & WT Key Features

Optional Automated Changeovers

Automatic adjustment of servo controlled changepoints reduce manual adjustments for fast, repeatable changeovers

Simple SCARA Metering

Simplified mechanisms, familiar Rockwell controls, and SCARA robot designs improve case packer function, form and duty-cycle

Improved Accessibility
  • Open frame provides easy access to machine
  • Open access to registration bars and unobstructed lane guide adjustments for changeovers
Reduced Maintenance
  • Heavy duty double-pitch chain increases case compression chain life and durability
  • Simplified metering system eliminates chains and more
Consistent Compression & Sealing
  • Compression design provides long-life durability, adjustability and seal performance
  • Top panel control prevents drag-back and improves case squaring
Precise Handling

Case blanks and products are controlled with physical lugs rather than grip belts, resulting in more accurate handling

Optimized Product Control

  • Front containment option controls grouping of tippy products
  • Product hold-down option stabilizes lightweight product during case forming
  • Lane guide design and vibratory options address product bridging and binding

Flexible Product Handling

  • Mass flow or individual lane infeed solutions address a variety of products
  • Dual overhead pin bar option meters round products
  • Straight bar option meters square-cornered containers
  • Switch SCARA arm tooling options (pins or straight bars) with a simple changeover

OPTX WA & WT Specifications

Speed

Up to 80 packs/minute

Case/Tray Types

OPTX WA: Wraparound cases;
OPTX WT:
Wraparound cases and trays

Min. Case Size

6″ (152 mm) x 5” (127 mm) x 5.75” (146 mm)*

Max Case Size

20” (508 mm) x 14” (356 mm) x 16” (406 mm)*;
Max Case Blank:
27“ x 54”

Min Tray Size

5” (127 mm) x 3” (76 mm) x 9.25” (235 mm)*

Max Tray Size

13” (330 mm) x 14” (356 mm) x 22” (558 mm)*;
12” (305 mm) max vertical if shrink wrapping downstream

Magazine Capacity

10’ (3 m)

Glue System

Nordson ProBlue® Flex

Adjustments

HMI selectable recipes, automatic position actuators, threaded screws, hand wheels and hand knobs with position pointers and numeric scales

Guarding

Category 3 guarding;
Full length 1/2” (12.7 mm) acrylic guard doors (main machine) and clear polycarbonate

Electrical

Rockwell Automation (AB) programmable logic controller, servo and AC drives, PanelView+ HMI;
Washdown options available

Power

480 V; 50/60 HZ; 3 PH;
Second 480 V drop for glue unit

Air

90 PSI (6.2 bar)

*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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