Have you been looking for automatic solutions for your strapped or banded boxes?
Perhaps you’ve been surfing our Learning Center and saw our Everio stacker and started asking yourself:
Is this machine right for me?
How can I increase my productivity with the Everio?
Is there an alternative solution for the tedious task of picking up bundles?
Don’t worry, we will answer these questions below!
In this article, we will explain what the Everio stacker does, how to best train your staff for it, and how to master it so that you reach the highest return on your investment.
Let’s dive right into it!
IMPACK’s Everio stacker is an innovative automatic folder-gluer stacker, placed right after your folder-gluer, that offers tremendous benefits for your production line.
This advanced machine efficiently bundles your boxes prior to strapping or banding, streamlining the process greatly.
It does not deal with any cases; it is entirely made for banded or strapped cartons and corrugated board boxes.
It runs straight line boxes, 4/6 corner boxes as well, it can run crash-lock bottom boxes, but it requires a sample trial run and an expert’s input to analyze your boxes first.
With an impressive operating speed of 20 stacks per minute, the Everio stacker significantly enhances productivity while minimizing the need for extensive manpower.
This not only boosts efficiency but also enhances worker satisfaction and reduces the risk of repetitive strain injuries.
We must note that the sizes of the bundles affect the speed of the stacker, and the size of your bundles should be reviewed with an expert beforehand.
Nonetheless, the Everio stacker stands out as one of the most space-saving folder-gluer stackers available on the market, capable of handling both cartons and corrugated boards.
Its compact design optimizes floor space utilization without compromising functionality, making it an ideal choice for diverse packaging operations.
Investing in the Everio stacker empowers your business to achieve higher production speeds, streamline operations, and improve overall efficiency.
But you’re probably pondering:
How can I maximize my Everio’s productivity?
Well, there are two ways:
Luckily, the Everio stacker is a rather simple machine to set up and use.
The adjustment process for the Everio is easy and simple, many of the adjustments are done on the screen, with some manual positioning of guides and other parts of the machine still necessary as well.
However, the machine’s simplicity won’t amount to much if your staff does not have the time to train with it.
You see, very often when a company switches to an automatic solution, the staff has difficulty letting go of former habits that may affect the Everio's productivity.
More specifically, your staff may be used to interfering with your folder-gluer during its run, and that will affect the performance of your folder-gluer stacker; the more you stop it the slower the entire run will take.
This is a problem mostly found in folder-gluer operators who have not yet mastered their folder-gluer.
In turn, it means you absolutely need to give your staff time to get accustomed to the Everio and the flow of its automatic process.
Give your staff time to master the Everio and your folder-gluer and reinforce the importance of stopping older habits that hinder the smooth flow of your folder-gluer run.
But hey:
What does mastering your folder-gluer and mastering your Everio stacker even mean?
It means everything from mastering the newly increased speed of your folder-gluer, knowing what other peripheral machines your Everio can be linked to, and using the Everio at the right volume that can promise a good return on your investment.
Let’s explore these points next.
As mentioned above, mastery of your folder-gluer and your folder-gluer stacker requires giving your operators time to learn the machine and the new speed of your runs.
Therefore, immediately increasing your folder-gluer speed after purchasing it is not recommended.
Instead, increase it gradually over time so that, as the speed increases, your staff will have the time to adjust and learn to solve issues that may arise with these higher speeds.
Moreover, make sure that these runs are not small projects, if your staff trains on short runs, they won’t have time to learn how to efficiently use the machine since the runs will end before they have time to learn anything.
Giving your operators time to learn and master higher speeds allows you to efficiently reach higher production volume, and reaching the right output will guarantee a good return on your investment.
You should aim for runs of 50,000 boxes or more to ensure a good return on your investment, and a minimum of 10,000 boxes at the very least.
Additionally, the Everio is often paired with a Bypass option that allows you to run your boxes through the machine without using it, for all your production needs that do not necessitate the stacker's functionality.
The BEV uses 2 optional belts that can be added when required to run your boxes straight through the folder-gluer stacker.
Finally, mastering your folder-gluer stacker also implies knowing what other machine can be paired with it based on your production needs.
Since the Everio is often used for larger boxes, we usually recommend pairing it with the IN2XL if your boxes need to be turned before they are strapped or banded.
However, if you produce medium-size boxes, then the IN2 or IN3 would be the right choice for your box turning needs.
In conclusion, giving your staff the time to master the folder-gluer and the folder-gluer stacker allows them to reach the right speed efficiently.
Aiming for a volume of 50,000 boxes or more per run ensures a positive return on your investment.
Finally, mastering your folder-gluer stacker allows you to make the right choice when pairing it with other machines, which in turn will boost your productivity.
If you don’t yet have an Everio stacker but may be interested in one, you’re probably wondering:
Is it the right fit for my company?
If you are running straight line or 4/6 corner carton or corrugated board boxes AND banding or strapping them:
If you are not strapping or banding your boxes:
If you pack your boxes in cases:
Learn more about the Everio and IMPACK’s other automatic solutions for your end-of-the-line needs by reading the following articles:
What is the Everio Stacker & What Companies Is It Best Suited For? [+VIDEO]
Folder-Gluer Packers Vs. Stackers: Which Packaging Solution is Best For You?
Ergosa Vs. Virtuo Vs. Everio: Which is the Best Folder-Gluer Packer?
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