Efficient and Flexible, Cartoning Done Right
Built to exacting Douglas Machine standards, the flexible platform of the Vectra™ servo cartoner allows for either continuous or intermittent motion operation based on application requirements. The open architecture design provides easy adaptation to variety of food and beverage plant conditions ranging from dry to hostile washdown area requirements.
All servo driven technology ensures absolute product control in all machine phases from infeed to discharge. Each motion is precisely designed for your application, resulting in greater throughput, less waste and higher production efficiency.
Vectra Cartoner Features
- Speeds up to 300 cartons per minute
- Open frame design -Designed for efficient sanitation
- Variety of infeed solutions, each infeed system is designed specifically for your application
- Positive Placement Carton Set-up Modularity
- Cycle stop flap closing prevents unsealed cartons from exiting the Vectra
- Tuck cartons use orbital motion closers for preparation of tuck, insertion and locking function
Specifications
| Drive: | Servo motors |
| Pitch: | Application dependent |
| Flight Chains: | #60 series chain |
| Speed: | Up to 300 cartons per minute (product and pack pattern dependent) |
| Product Size Range: | Per project specification |
| Package Size Range: | Per project specification |
| Magazine Capacity: | 8 ft. |
| Frame: | Stainless steel tubular frame Washdown construction (optional) |
| Adjustments: | HMI recipe control of servo motions and glue. Threaded screws and other tool-less adjustments with digital set-points. |
| Glue System: | NORDSON ProBlue® or per project specification |
| Flap Closing and Compression: | Servo motors |
| Guarding: | Full length polycarbonate with extruded anodized aluminum frames. |
| Electrical: | Allen Bradley ControlLogix motion and logic controller Allen Bradley Panelview NEMA 12 wiring and enclosures NEMA 4 or 4X wiring and enclosures (optional) |
| Finish: | Stainless steel frame. Some parts are gray metallic epoxy powder coat. Other colors per project specification. All parts in contact with product are stainless steel, hard coat, and plastic. OEM parts are manufacturers’ standard finish |
| Installation Requirements: | Power : One main drop and one glue drop. 480 VAC, 50/60HZ, 3PH. Other power sources available. |
Warranty
All new packaging equipment manufactured and supplied by Douglas Machine Inc. is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the time period specified below. The warranty period commences from the date the equipment is shipped from our facility.
- Base Frame: Lifetime
- Douglas Standard Components: 3 years
- Buyer Specified Components: 1 year
Some limitations and restrictions apply.
For complete information, contact Douglas Machine Inc.
