Case Formers (with Mandrel Technology)
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Make cases in-house with Meta® mandrel-forming technology. Meta machines precisely form die-cut blanks around a fixed mandrel. The resulting boxes offer structural integrity with minimized case skew, which can enable material reduction without performance loss. Engineered for various industries, Meta® case formers help expand capacity and meet market demands cost-effectively.
Meta® case forming offers:
- Speeds up to 55 cases per minute with some models
- Increased package strength for material reduction opportunities
- Flexibility to create a variety of cases from a single machine
- Optimized uptime and overall equipment efficiency through the use of performance matched die-cut blanks and automation
Explore our Meta® Case Formers
Meta® LS 4S
The Meta® LS 4S creates packaging designed for multiple channels and products, including cases with up to eight sides. This system efficiently forms die-cut blanks around a fixed mandrel and operates at speeds of up to 20 cases per minute.* Featuring a robust, heavy-duty frame for long-term durability, it uses precision mandrel-forming technology to produce structurally sound cases with minimized skew.
Case Styles
- 4- and 8-sided cases
- Options for perforations, and/or cut-out display windows.
Cases per minute (CPM)
- Up to 20 CPM
Blank size
- Min: 10” x 23” (254mm x 584mm)
- Max: 23” x 60” (585mm x 1524mm)
Power
- 240 volt 3 Phase at 30 AMP / 80 PSIG / 20 scfm @ 20 cpm
Meta® 150 and Meta® 170
With speeds up to 55 cases per minute and multiple production options from four to eight-sided cases, our Meta 150 and Meta 170 offer quick changeovers between box sizes and minimal or no changeover between box sizes with similar footprints. This results in cost savings through improved machine efficiency and better box performance in your production line and distribution system.
Case Styles
- Four, five, six, seven or eight-sided cases
Cases per minute (CPM)
- Up to 55 CPM (Meta® 150)
- Up to 40 CPM (Meta® 170)
Blank size:
- Meta® 150 - Min: 5.875” x 27.5” (149.2mm x 698.5mm)
- Meta® 150 - Max: 27.5” x 61.0” (698.5mm x 1549.4mm)
- Meta® 170 - Min: 5.875” x 27.5” (149.2mm x 698.5mm)
- Meta® 170 -Max: 27.5” x 68.0” (698.5mm x 1727.2mm)
Power
- 480v/3ph/60hz, 50 amps
Meta® Duo
The Meta Duo offers speeds of up to 45 cases per minute—or up to 35 cases per minute when forming two-piece solutions*—and streamlines packaging by switching between various box types, and two-piece designs for direct retail shelf placement. With a compact footprint and efficient production rates, it features minimal tool setups and quick changeovers, allowing seamless transitions between packaging formats to meet diverse retailer and e-tailer requirements.
Case Styles
- Four, five, six, seven or eight-sided cases
- Multi-piece designs such as SRP, SIOC and Belt Boxes
Cases per minute (CPM)
- Up to 45 CPM (one-piece design)
- Up to 35 CPM (two-piece design)
Blank Size
- Min: 5.875” x 27.5” (149.2mm x 698.5mm)
- Max: 27.5” x 61.0” (698.5mm x 1549.4mm)
Power
- 2 separate drops, WYE Configuration, NEMA 12
- 480v, 3ph, 60hz, 60amps (Drop 1 and 2)
Meta® Centering
Pairing Meta® machines with specialized top-sealing equipment, we can offer Meta® Centering as an option which can reduce the need for secondary materials including stretch film, strapping and corner posts and can potentially decrease transportation damage and returns due to better box alignment within the pallet.
Benefits
- Provides vertical load stability
- Reduces or eliminates secondary materials
- Eliminates layer offsets and inefficiencies in automated storage systems
- Reduces potential damage in loading pallets into trucks
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