posted on June 11, 2012 16:16
Problem: A southwest facility needed to randomly seal various size cases of eggs and didn't want the expense of a Fully Automatic Random case sealer.
Solution: We developed a machine, the LD-16AE, that recognizes a limited number of case sizes and pneumatically lowers the tape head to seal that size carton.
The cartons are identified with the flaps in the up position by photo eye sensors and the head automatically adjusts to that box height for precision sealing at a rate of up to eight cases per minute. Each machine is constructed to the customer's specific box range with customers typically having four to five box sizes. The LD-16AE is also available in stainless steel and NEMA 4.
The Egg industry is experiencing explosive growth with some facilities showing 25%+ growth rates over 2002. The trendy Atkins diet and Mad Cow Scare and the price of feed are driving the demand. Loveshaw has been making this type of machine for the egg industry for over 10 years. The LD-16AE is also an excellent solution for customers needing to randomly seal a limited number of cases and don't want the expense of a fully automatic machine.
For more information, please contact Loveshaw's Little David Special Applications Division at 1-800-572-3434, or contact your Regional Sales manager.