There are lots of reasons Focke has 11,000 machines running In 70 countries.

Our Model 445 Case Packer is complete with all the trademark Focke features: mechanical/servo motions for 24/7 durability, “no-tool” changeover with precise repeatability, performance, small footprint, quiet operation and versatility. Tray - Tray/Hood -Wraparound. Visit our website or give us a call and discover a few good reasons to put one in your plant.

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FOCKE MACHINERY - CARTONING

Model 940 Continuous Motion Cartoner

Infeeds for single or multiple counts.

Principles of Operation
A continuous motion pocket chain infeed receives the product groups and deposits them in front of the infeed pusher system. A combination of pushers load the product collations into the erected the erected carton blanks. Flaps are then prefolded and adhesive applied in two stations. Then the cartons are fully closed and discharged. Carton blanks are selected from a blank magazine located on top of the cartoner.

Features
• No carton / no product – no product / no carton control.
• Flexible carton closing system: Center meeting flaps / top flap overlapping bottom flap / bottom flap overlapping top flap.
• Size changeover without tools by hand cranks and indexing bolts (changeover time less than 15 minutes).
• Carton blank reload at convenient level.
• Cast iron machine bed / welded frame construction for subassemblies.
• Stainless steel / nickel plating / engineered plastics for all product contact surfaces.
• Lexan safety guardings with hinged doors.

Carton Size Range
Min: 3.125" x 4.750" x 1.625" (80 x 120 x 40 mm).
Max: 11.000" x 13.750" x 6.000" (280 x 350 x 150 mm).
[L (in flow direction) x W (across case transport) x H (vertical)].

Speed
• Up to 200 cartons/minute (for size range specified above).
• Up to 320 cartons/minute (size range dependent).

Applications
• Bags.
• Blister packs.
• Bottles.
• Tubes.

FOCKE MACHINERY - OVERWRAPPING

Model 381 Overwrapper / Bundler

Able to reach speeds up to 30 bundles per minute or 500 individual packs per minute, this high-performance, end-of-line wrapper is designed for fast-paced production. The machine uses polypropylene film.

Principles of Operation
Cuts and wraps, folds and heat seals ends for various sizes of cartons, pads, etc.

Features
• Semi-automatic film splicing.
• Application of tear tape.
• Coupon insertion.

Speed
• Up to 500 individual packs/min.

Applications
• Overwrapping of various size cartons with pads.

FOCKE MACHINERY - KRAFT PAPER BUNDLING

Models 050 / 051 and 060 Kraft Paper Bundlers

Principles of Operation
Products are collated according to the required pack pattern and fed to the main loading pusher. At the same time, paper is removed from the roll, cut to length and placed in front of the folding channel. The main pusher continues to push the product group with the paper into the folding channel. The side flaps are folded, glue is applied and the bundle is closed.

Size Ranges
• Available upon request.

Speed
• Up to 30 bundles a minute.

Application
• Block-bottom-back products, including flour, sugar, noodles, mueseli, etc.
• Cartons, including biscuits and cereals.
• Paper products such as writing pads, toilet rolls, kitchen rolls, coffee bags.

FOCKE MACHINERY - CASE PACKING

Model 445 Tray / Tray With Hood / Wrap-Around

Capable of 30 cases a minute, this very flexible compact case packer offers simple no-tools changeover size change facilities, including the case magazine. This final packaging system can handle a wide range of products such as bottles, jars, cans, cartons, bundles, bags and rolls.

Features
• Case blank fill-up at full production speed.
• Modular concept for future functional extensions.
• Size changeover without tools by hand cranks and indexing bolts (changeover time less than 15 minutes).
• Different layout options for machine installation.
• Lexan safety guardings with hinged doors.

Size Range Version "A"
Min: 3.500" x 5.125" x 3.125" (90 x 130 x 80 mm).
Max: 16.500" x 16.500" x 12.625" (420 x 420 x 320 mm).
[L (in flow direction) x W (across case transport) x H (vertical)].

Speed Version "A"
• 30 trays/wrap-around cases per minute.
• Maximum 30 trays with lid per minute.

Size Range Version "B"
Min: 6.000" x 7.000" x 4.000" (150 x 180 x 100 mm).
Max: 20.875" x 23.625" x 15.750" (530 x 600 x 400 mm).
(L x W x H).

Speed Version "B"
• 22 trays/wrap-around cases per minute.
• Maximum 22 trays with lid per minute.

Applications
• Food.
• Pharmaceuticals.
• Soaps and cosmetics.
• Candy and confections.
• Paper products.
• Non-wovens.

FOCKE MACHINERY - CASE PACKING

Model 486 Side Load

Capable of packing virtually any type of product, carton, can, bag or tube at speeds up to 15 cases per minute, the Model 486 RSC Case Packer has a very small footprint, is simple to operate, is cost-efficient, and has total flexibility in pack patterns and load configurations. It uses hotmelt or tape closure with automatic tape splice. Gentle handling of fragile products is one of the exceptional features of the Model 486.

Principles of Operation
The products are received by the model's infeed system, then conveyed into the collating station of the case packer where the required pack pattern is created. Simultaneously, a case blank is selected from the magazine and erected. The infeed pusher gently side loads a complete collation through the mouthpiece funnel into the erected case blank. The flaps are then closed, and the shipper is sealed by the use of hotmelt or tape.

Model 486 with Integrated Palletizer The Model 486 can also be provided with a Model 542 Integrated Gantry Palletizer controlled by a common ControlLogix PLC. This unit offers a small footprint and will accommodate finished pallet heights of 72 inches. Optional features include open flap detection, case upender, case reject system for open flaps or manual palletizing and slip sheet placement.

Size Range
Min: 7.125" x 4" x 4" (180 x 100 x 100 mm).
Max: 29.875" x 24.375" x 17.250" (760 x 620 x 440 mm).
[L (in flow direction) x W (across case transport) x H (vertical)].

Speed
• Up to 15 cases/min. depending on product and pack pattern.

Applications
• Food.
• Pharmaceuticals.
• Soaps and cosmetics.
• Candy and confections.
• Paper products.
• Non-wovens.

FOCKE MACHINERY - CASE PACKING

Model 487 Side Load

Options The Model 487 features the versatility of the 486 with the advantage of vertical discharge. It can pack up to 12 cases per minute, depending on product size and case collation.

Principles of Operation
The products are received by the model's infeed system, then conveyed into the collating station of the case packer where the required pack pattern is created. Simultaneously, a case blank is selected from the magazine and erected. The infeed pusher gently side loads a complete collation through the mouthpiece funnel into the erected case blank. The flaps are then closed, and the shipper is sealed by the use of hotmelt and/or tape.

Size Range
Min: 10.625" x 7.125" x 7.875" (270 x 180 x 200 mm).
Max: 21.250" x 24.375" x 15" (540 x 620 x 380 mm).
[L (in flow direction) x W (across case transport) x H (vertical)].

Speed
• Up to 12 cases/minute.

Applications
• Food.
• Pharmaceuticals.
• Soaps and cosmetics.
• Candy and confections.
• Paper products.
• Non-wovens.

FOCKE MACHINERY - CASE PACKING

Model 488 Side Load

This fully automatic side load case packer doubles the speed of the Model 486 – up to 24 cases per minute. As with the 486, it can pack virtually any type of product, carton, can, bag or tube. Gentle handling too is a trademark feature.

Principles of Operation
The products are received by the model's infeed system, then conveyed into the collating station of the case packer where the required pack pattern is created. Simultaneously, a case blank is selected from the magazine and erected. The infeed pusher gently side loads a complete collation through the mouthpiece funnel into the erected case blank. The flaps are then closed, and the shipper is sealed by the use of hotmelt or tape.

Size Range
Min: 7.125" x 5.125" x 5.875" (180 x 130 x 150 mm).
Max: 24.375" x 24.375" x 24.375" (620 x 620 x 620 mm).
[L (in flow direction) x W (across case transport) x H (vertical)].

Applications
• Food.
• Pharmaceuticals.
• Soaps and cosmetics.
• Candy and confections.
• Paper products.
• Non-wovens.

FOCKE MACHINERY - CASE PACKING

Model 491 Top Loading Pick And Place

For special handling requiring a pick and place, the Model 491 offers all the durability and precision you’d expect from Focke.

Principles of Operation
The products arrive at the machine traveling in the orientation as shown. The products can be reoriented if required. The products enter the infeed of the case packer. The belt metering infeed advances the products forward to the layer grouping position. The grouping pusher pushes the products to the pick-up area. The pusher repeats operation until the desired grouping has been achieved. In the meantime, a case blank is selected from the magazine and erected. The case is transported to the loading position. Once a complete layer is formed and positioned properly at the pick-up area, the pick and place lifts the layer and inserts it into the erected case through a mouthpiece funnel. This operation continues until the desired layers are loaded. The case is then transported out of the loading position into the closing and sealing area.

Features
• Positive case erecting.
• Option of different pick and place systems.
• Fast, no-tool, changeover.
• Hotmelt or tape enclosure with automatic tape splice.
• Fully integrated automatic tape splicing.
• Cases are positively transported through erecting, folding, loading, closing and sealing by mechanically driven, reciprocating pushers.
• Positive counting and grouping is controlled by variable speed conveyor belts and servo-controlled pusher and holder plates.

Size Range
Min: 7.875" x 5.875" x 5.125" (200 x 150 x 130 mm).
Max: 23.625" x 19.625" x 23.625" (600 x 500 x 600 mm).
[L (in flow direction) x W (across case transport) x H (vertical)].

Speed
• Up to 20 cases/minute.

Applications
• Food.
• Pharmaceuticals.
• Soaps and cosmetics.
• Candy and confections.
• Paper products.
• Non-wovens.

FOCKE MACHINERY - TYPICAL INFEEDS

Model 840 High-Speed Stacker

Continuous, uninterrupted feeding and stacking of cylindrical and other shaped products. This test-stand tray loader infeed is ideal for heavy production demands. It provides a buffer system between maker and cartons, and also has off load and reload capabilities via trays.

Principles of Operation
Products are taken continually or intermittently from maker, providing continuously uninterrupted product flow for accurate grouping.

Speed
• Up to 1,200/min.

Applications
• High-speed loading/unloading.
• Using off-loaded trays, capability of providing multi-product packs.
• Ideal for cylinders; rectangular or flat products are possible with change parts.

FOCKE MACHINERY - TYPICAL INFEEDS

Model 492 Multi-Axis, High-Speed Product Loader

Developed to load a range of pillowbags at up to 300 bags/minute, the Model 492 is capable of placing bags into a flat or shingled orientation with he potential to stand up in a case or tray. Pack configuration is performed via and industrial PC control, featuring an integrated panel. The unit is easily added to our base Model 491 Case Packer or integrated into your existing system as a stand alone unit.

Principles of Operation
A multi-axis conveying/loading system.

Speed
• Up to 300 bags/minute.

Applications
• Flexible packages – i.e. pillow bags, pouches, stand-up pouches, etc.

FOCKE MACHINERY - OPTIONS

Model 329 Lane Combiner

The Focke Model 329 combines products from several upstream lanes. The machine changes directions of product flow and feeds the products with wide side leading to the next equipment.

Model 810 Product Reservoir

Built on the “first-in, last out” operating principle, the Model 810 is a sturdy, reliable product reservoir. Storage capacity depends on the setup of the unit’s flight pitch, usually laid out to suit the tallest product. Applications include cartons, rolls of biscuits and bags.

Model 513 Case Elevator / Lowerator

Using the absolute minimum of floor space, the Model 513 offers a very sturdy continuous motion vertical case elevator. Models are available in different discharge heights, either linked to and controlled by our case pakers/bundlers or as stand-alone units with small PLC. This machine is capable of handling up to 30 shipping units (cases or bundles)/minute. The cases are fed onto horizontal, interlinked segment platforms, which are fixed to reinforced timing belts. At required height levels, the case is discharged onto the downstream transport system by the horizontal movement of the interlinked platform over return sprockets. This also positions the platform vertically for its return journey.

Automatic Case Blank Feed Systems

Provides automatic positioning, alignment and feeding of up to 48" high stack of case blanks.