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SOFT Packers
(SOF-PAC® Tower)

 

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This packer is particularly effective when packing empty plastic bottles.

When equipped with a rotary grid, this packer can place the bottles into the case with their necks up or DOWN.

 

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Drop Packer with SOF-PAC® Attachment
DP4 Packer with SOF-PAC® Tower & Lane Divider

The SOFT Packer is designed to softly place containers onto the bottom of the case or tray. This is particularly effective for some applications that can not be drop packed, such as plastic or glass containers with very thin walls, hazardous material, or any other delicate products. Our experience tells us that empty plastic bottles require SOFT packing. If the containers are non-round or very lightweight, a lane divider can be integrated into the operation of the SOFT Packer.

  • Glass, plastic, metal, or composite containers
  • Round or non-round
  • Case infeed can be inline, right-angle, or counterflow design
  • PLC controls
  • Wide variety of pickup devices
  • Speeds up to 15 CPM with single case pack (25 CPM with double)
  • Empty plastic bottles can be packed with their necks DOWN
  • Built-in lane divider is available
  • Client modifications upon request

Specifications (DP4 SOFT Packer)

Shipping Weight

Approx. 4,200 lbs.

Case/Tray Size Range (NOMINAL)

Minimum - 8"L x 8"W x 2"H
Maximum - 22"L x 15"W x 16"H

Pneumatics

Minimum air supply required - 60 PSI
Air Consumption - 0.5 CFM/Cycle

Drives

Container Conveyor - 1 1/2 HP Variable Speed
Case/Tray Conveyor - 1 HP Variable Speed

Standard Electricals

Motors - 230 or 460/60/3
Controls - 115/60/1
Total Amps - 12 to 15 Amp
(other electrical packages can be supplied upon request)

 

Com-Pak Packer with SOF-PAC® Tower & Lane Divider

 

The SOFT Packer was originally designed with a DP4 frame, but today it can also be built with a Com-Pak frame. This is particularly effective for some applications with narrow or short cases (Wal-Mart cases). If the containers are non-round, a lane divider can be integrated into the operation of the SOFT Packer.

 

Specifications (Com-Pak SOFT Packer)

Shipping Weight

Approx. 3,200 lbs.

Case/Tray Size Range (NOMINAL)

Minimum - 8"L x 5"W x 2"H
Maximum - 20"L x 12"W x 14"H

Pneumatics

Minimum air supply required - 60 PSI
Air Consumption - 0.5 CFM/Cycle

Drives

Container Conveyor - 1 HP Variable Speed
Case/Tray Conveyor - 1 HP Variable Speed

Standard Electricals

Motors - 230 or 460/60/3
Controls - 115/60/1
Total Amps - 12 to 15 Amp
(other electrical packages can be supplied upon request)

 

CLICK HERE to view the standard brochure for this product.  When finished, close the window to return to this page.

 

CLICK HERE to see information on a variety of bottle grippers and other pick-up devices that are essential components to a SOFT Packer.

 

CLICK HERE to view a video of this product in action.  When the video completes, close the window to return to this page.

 

 

Adaptable SOFT Packer with Lane Divider

 

Not long a go a customer of Climax came to us with a very unique project. They wanted to pack empty plastic bottles into RSC cases (necks DOWN and necks UP). However, they also wanted to pack the same bottles into what they called “Bulk Cases” (see the large case in the picture above). PLUS they wanted to accomplish all of this with a single packer!

 

The Climax Adaptable SOFT Packer was born from that customer’s request.

 

Specifications (Adaptable SOFT Packer)

Shipping Weight

Approx. 3,500 lbs.

Case/Tray Size Range (NOMINAL)

Minimum - 8"L x 5"W x 2"H
Maximum - 36"L x 24"W x 24"H

Pneumatics

Minimum air supply required - 60 PSI
Air Consumption - 0.5 CFM/Cycle

Drives

Container Conveyor - 1 HP Variable Speed
Case/Tray Conveyor - 1 HP Variable Speed

Standard Electricals

Motors - 230 or 460/60/3
Controls - 115/60/1
Total Amps - 12 to 15 Amp
(other electrical packages can be supplied upon request)

 

CLICK HERE to view the standard brochure for this product.  When finished, close the window to return to this page.

 

CLICK HERE to see information on a variety of bottle grippers and other pick-up devices that are essential components to a SOFT Packer.

 

CLICK HERE to view a video of the Adaptable SOFT Packer in action.  When the video completes, close the window to return to this page.

 

 

ON THE DRAWING BOARD

 

A SOFT Packer that does NOT require a separate set of change parts (cup plate, stems and grippers) for each unique bottle and pack pattern...

 

This would result in a big savings for you!

 

Are you using a single size case for packing a number of empty plastic bottles -- different sizes, different shapes, and different pack patterns all into the SAME size case? If you are, then keep reading.

 

Climax has talked to quite a few companies that are doing exactly that. The situation seems to be nearly the same at all of these companies. The case is very large (at least 20” x 24” x 24”), and the packing is currently being done by hand -- probably at least two layers of bottles.

 

If you would like to eliminate this expensive hand packing in your operation, then you should investigate the Climax Mass Airflow SOFT Packer.

 

CLICK HERE to view more information for this very unique SOFT packer.  When finished, close the window to return to this page.

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Phone: 513-874-1233     Fax: 513-874-3375

email: info@climaxpackaging.com

 

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