Marchesini BA400 automatic horizontal cartoner for round products -
with infeed for tubes.
Marchesini BA400 continuous motion horizontal cartoning machine with
mechanical output up to 300 boxes per minute (with average production
tested output of 260 boxes per minute) - suitable to pre-break and to
open either reverse or straight tuck-in three flap cartons, insert
product, which has been delivered to infeed, close cartons and
discharge.
With integrated Marchesini tube infeed and 3-lane tube infeed conveyor
(please see photos).
Sectors of use: pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics, food, dietary,
medical devices, contract manufacturing.
Year: 1993; S/N: 393000117
Originates from a high-profile Pharma environment, where machine was
well looked after, serviced on regular basis and it is in excellent
overall condition.
Used for round / cylindrical products and lastly run on tubes, before
it was removed from Packaging Dept.
Comes fitted with leaflet folder and inserter and available with a
separate automatic product sorting and infeed unit for round products
– tubes, bottles, cartridges (as shown in the photos).
Can be sold as a stand-alone cartoner or as a complete Marchesini
cartoning and case-packing line - together with Marchesini PS-300 case
packer (available at extra cost to Marchesini BA-400);
Technical data:
• Formats range (the data is for reference and is subject to
possible variations during machine setup):
Width: Min 25mm – Max 70, 95.25 mm pitch
Height: Min 15 mm – Max 70 mm
Length: Min 78 mm – Max 150 Standard version, with blade
counter-thrusters
• Maximum average tested production speed - up to 260 cartons/min
• The production speed is always dependent on the possibility of
feeding and characteristics of the product as well as on the
configuration of the product, as well as on the accessories added to
the standard machine
• 3 colours advisory lights
• Electrical supply: 360V 50Hz 3 Phase
• Noise level < 80 dB(A)
Construction characteristics:
The cartoner features balcony” (cantilever) layout and design
allowing for simple cleaning and maintenance. Differentiated placement
of mechanical and drive units as well as separated product handling
are basis for a clean machine, assuring safety when executing lot
changes. These cartoners have a completely enclosed structure with
safety devices on all the opening parts to ensure overall protection
and compliance with all the current safety regulations.
BA 400 cartoning machines have a unique to it’s design and very
stable carton loading pick-up and erection system. The station is
positioned below the product conveyor line on the operator side to
facilitate loading. The positive motion pick up and erection drum can
open cartons out by 180°, thus obtaining correct pre-breaking of the
cartons which can then be transferred by the traverse drum onto the
conveyor belt and centred perfectly against the pockets containing the
product. The cartoning unit consists of two drive boxes, one fixed and
the other P6364467 with automatic size change adjustment. The pusher
unit on the opposite side to the operator allows space for maneuvering
and easy access to all parts of the machine. The rapid centralized
adjustments of the Product and Carton conveyor belts, the rapid size
setting systems with no need for tools permit rapid and precise Size
Change adjustments.
Main features:
• Product insertion into the carton achieved with a set of pushers
placed opposite the operator side;
• The cartoning section is composed of two enclosed drive units. One
section is mounted fix and the other one adjustable and servo motor
driven to suit the carton length (h” dimension);
• Easy size adjustments;
• Vacuum pump for carton opening drum and transfer shafts;
• High capacity carton magazine;
• Venturi type pump for carton and leaflet aspiration;
• Product transport chain with adjustable drawers in width;
• Underneath the pusher group is free of obstacles to allow for easy
dropping of components;
• Quick and easy format change.
Technical documentation / manuals – to confirm;
Machine size (main unit BA-400): L: 3360 mm, W: 1580 mm, H: 1860 mm;
W/T: approx. 2,000 kg;
Automatic sorting and infeed system for tubes, Size: L: 1600mm with
conveyor x W: 950mm x H: 1600mm; W/T: approx. 700kg.
United Kingdom
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