IMPACK’s Everio Stacker: Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re considering IMPACK’s Everio stacker, you’ve probably got lots of questions.

Questions like: 

“Can the Everio stacker process all my boxes?”

“How fast can I run with the Everio stacker?”

“How much does the Everio stacker cost?”

And the list goes on...

These questions are important and valid.

After all, you want to make sure that your investment makes sense and yields an interesting ROI. 

Hi! Hani Hallal here from Impack packaging!

As a Marketing Content Manager at Impack, I work hand-in-hand with the sales team on the daily and I see clients asking the same exact questions every single week in one form or another.

I understand how important the answers to these questions are, so I noted down every single question we get asked by clients and sat down with the sales team to get answers to all those questions.

Here are the Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions about IMPACK’s Everio stacker with clear and direct answers.

Top 10 FAQs About IMPACK’s Everio Stacker:

1 What Are the Everio Stacker’s Features?

2 How Automated is the Everio Stacker?

3 Can the Everio Stacker Process All My Boxes?

4 Can I see the Everio Stacker Running?

5 How Much Does the Everio Stacker Cost?

6 Can I Use My Banding or Strapping Machine?

7 How Long Will It Take to Deliver My Machine?

8 Do You Offer Maintenance and Customer Service?

9 How Fast Can the Everio Stacker Run

10 Who is the Everio Stacker Best Suited For?

What is IMPACK’s Everio Stacker?

IMPACK’s Everio Stacker: A fully automatic stacker to stack and band your boxes coming from your folder-gluer(s) or rotary die cutters.

Before we dive into the Top 10 FAQs about IMPACK’s Everio stacker, you should know What is the Everio Stacker & What Companies Is It Best Suited For?, and the benefits it provides to your stacking process.

The Everio stacker is IMPACK’s folder-gluer stacker used to stack and bundle boxes coming from your folder-gluer(s) or rotary die cutters before sending them to a banding/strapping machine that bands/straps them together. 

So, the Everio essentially helps you reduce manual workload, improve your folder-gluer’s productivity, and cut down on costs by semi-automating, or full-automating, your bundling and banding/strapping process.

🔍 Recommended:  If you’re not very familiar with IMPACK’s Everio stacker and want to learn more, check out, “What is IMPACK’s Everio Stacker & How Can It Improve Your Stacking Process?” 

🔍 Recommended: If you’re not sure about what a folder-gluer stacker is and the types of boxes it is best suited for, read “What is a Folder-Gluer Stacker and Who Needs One?”

1. What Are the Everio Stacker’s Features?

Answer: 

• Fully-Automatic counting, and stacking boxes then ejecting stacks of boxes.

• Semi-Automatic Inversion module for optional inversion of counted stacks.

• Reduces manual workload, boosts your folder-gluer’s productivity, helps you achieve higher speeds, and cuts down on costs by reducing the number of packing staff required.

• Small Footprint (2.5m (L) x 1.9m (W)).

• Compatible with carton board and corrugated board.

• Compatible with all folder-gluer models.

• Processes medium to large box formats.

• Processes straight lines, 4/6 corners, and crash-lock/auto-bottoms.

• Compatible with many brands of automatic banding/strapping machines, such as ATS, Mosca, or Signode/SMB.

• Short setup time (<10 min).

• Speed: Up to 20 bundles a minute.

• High-precision laser counter.

• Includes a touchscreen interface.

2. How Automated is the Everio Stacker?

The Everio stacker is always offered Fully-Automatic machine for all boxes that do not need an inversion. Typically these are straight-line boxes or envelopes.

As an optional add-on, we offer the Semi-Automatic Inversion module for crash-lock/auto-bottom boxes. But even this still uses the automatic counting and stacking mechanism of the Everio. In most cases, the Everio stacker is fully-automatic.

We recently developed and integrated a modules to the Everio stacker that offers a semi-automated inversion process for crash-lock/auto-bottom boxes since they require manual inversion.

The counting and stacking of batches is still fully-automated, only the inversion of 2 small stacks is done by hand and then sent to the fully-automated bundler.

The manual inversion is also valuable with 4 corner boxes since the top box of a stack of 4 corners is often placed face down on the pile to protect the corners of other boxes. 

This means that with one machine you will be able to bundle and band/strap all your boxes.

With a semi-automatic Everio stacker, the operator could manually invert the batches after bundling them together before they can be sent out for banding/strapping.

The purpose of developing this semi-automated process for the Everio is to increase the versatility of the Everio so that it can adapt to all possible boxes.

3. Can the Everio Stacker Process All My Boxes?

Answer: The short answer is yes, it can!

Because the Everio is offered as a Fully-Automatic stacker with extra Semi-Auto mode, it can process all medium to large-sized boxes.

This includes straight-lines, 4-corners, 6-corners, and crash-lock/auto-bottoms made of carton board or corrugated board.

That said, just like with any other machine, the Everio stacker has its limitations which is why it is important that you fill out the “Box Information Template” that your IMPACK Expert sent to you. 

The more diligently the questions in the “Box Information Template” are answered, the more information we will have to help you choose the best machine for your boxes.

If you’re not sure whether IMPACK’s Everio stacker can run a specific type of box, contact your IMPACK Expert and they’ll be able to give you the answers you’re looking for!

🔍 Recommended: Not sure what the Box Information Template is and why IMPACK is asking you to fill it out? Check out our article “What is the Box Information Template & Why Do I Need to Fill it Out?”

4. Can I see the Everio Stacker Running?

IMPACK's Everio at a client's production site.

Answer: Yes, and through several options! 

At IMPACK, we like to be as flexible as possible with our clients. 

Therefore, we offer 5 different options for you to see our machines running:

1. We can share videos of the same machine running at another client’s production site.

2. We can share videos of box testing with your own box samples.

3. We can put you in touch with clients that own the same machine for a phone/video call.

4. We can organize a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with your machine and boxes and we’ll offer you a 100% refund if the machine does not pass the FAT. No questions asked.

5. We can organize for you to visit IMPACK’s manufacturing plant.

Because IMPACK’s Everio stacker is becoming very popular in the e-commerce industry and there is a worldwide competition going on right now regarding who can get those contracts, seeing an Everio stacker is a bit more challenging.

For more than 20 years now, we have sold over 500 machines around the world. And, most of those machines were sold without needing any demonstration units. 

“But how do I buy a machine without a demonstration?”

Good question! By demonstration, we do not mean that we do not offer any demonstration. What we mean is that we do not show a demonstration of a machine in a demo center, unless requested. 

"Why?"

Because a demo center does not show you the real deal with your boxes. A company that shows you a machine in a demo center is really showing you the machine the way they want you to see it and within a controlled environment. This is because they can set every working piece of the machine the way they want, choose the perfect dimension of the boxes to fit the machine’s specifications, and ensure that the machine is operating at maximum speed. 

But again, that is a perfect and controlled environment.

Instead, we share videos of our machines taken at our clients’ production sites that show you a real-life utilization of the machine by real people. Not by IMPACK, but by box manufacturers, just like you, who purchased an IMPACK machine.

And for machines that are more complex and(or) when boxes are very specific, we always encourage our clients to have a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) to ensure that the machine does exactly what they’re looking for.

🔍 Recommended: If you’d like to know more about how and where you can see an IMPACK machine running, I’d strongly recommend you to take a look at the article “Where Can I see an IMPACK Machine Running?” (Coming Soon).

5. How Much Does the Everio Stacker Cost?

Answer: The Everio costs between $180,000 CAD and $450,000 CAD. 

At IMPACK, we like to be an open book with our clients.

And so, we openly talk about how much our machines cost because we want you to have all the info you need to make the smartest decision on your future packaging equipment, whether you choose to go with IMPACK or any other packaging equipment supplier.

An Everio could cost you between 180,000 and $450,000 CAD, depending on modules chosen and bundling machine needs.

Get a detailed and FREE production analysis by one of our sales experts to know your exact machines needs.

🔍 Recommended: To learn how much a folder-gluer stacker could cost you and what factors drive the cost up or down so that you can save money, read “How Much Does a Folder-Gluer Stacker Cost?” (Coming Soon)

6. Can I Use My Banding or Strapping Machine?

Answer: Yes, you can!

The Everio stacker can be paired with a variety of different banding or strapping machines, such as ATS, Mosca, or Signode/SMB.

To ensure that your banding or strapping machine can be fully, and successfully, integrated onto the Everio stacker, inform your IMPACK Expert as soon as you can and they’ll check all the technical details with our technical team!

7. How Long Will It Take to Deliver My Machine?

Answer: Approximately 38-42 weeks. 

How fast you get your machine depends on 3 factors:

1. How fast you order your machine.

2. How fast you sign the contract and complete your payment.

3. What shipping method you choose.

At IMPACK, we build to order. We don’t stock machines in our inventory because every client’s production is different and so each machine is designed and built based on each client’s personal needs.

Hence, if you don’t order, we don’t build.

And we take orders first in, first out. The faster you order, the faster you get your machine. 

The Everio stacker’s lead time is 38-42 weeks. That is, it takes 38-42 weeks to manufacture and ship your Everio stacker. 

And the shipping time (the time it takes to ship or transport your machine) all depends on the shipping/transportation method you choose.

A shipment to North America takes 2 to 7 days depending on the client’s state. 

A shipment to Europe, on the other hand, takes 5-6 weeks via marine shipping. Expedited shipping is also available via air transportation (2-3 weeks) but is more expensive. 

Therefore, combining the lead time with the shipping time, it would take a total of 38-42 weeks for the Everio stacker to arrive at your facility. 

Yes — it is long but that is because we design and build every machine from scratch with your data in mind. And the Everio stacker has been one of our top sold machines with great success for Amazon boxes.

At IMPACK, we are always on target with our deliveries. Apart from very few, and rare exceptions, we have not delayed the delivery of a single machine in IMPACK’s 20-year history.

🔍 Recommended: If you’re wondering whether you can pay a premium to get a faster delivery, check out the article “Can We Pay a Premium to Get Faster Delivery of our IMPACK Machine?” 

🔍 Recommended: And, if you want to learn more about how long it would take to deliver your machine and what to expect, read “What Are IMPACK’s Delivery Times and What to Expect?”

8. Do You Offer Maintenance and Customer Service?

Answer: Yes, we offer maintenance, service of spare parts, warranty, and customer service.

At IMPACK, we provide a service email and phone number specifically for clients that need maintenance, spare parts, or any kind of support.

By providing us with photos or videos of the error in question, we can quickly and easily diagnose the problem and provide solutions within less than 48 hours.

When you call service at IMPACK, you are not redirected to an independent customer service center. 

Instead, you get to speak directly, and one-on-one, with the engineers who developed and installed your IMPACK machine. Thus, you will communicate with the most qualified people who have the solutions to the problems you’re experiencing.

Our most complex machines such as the Ergosa packer, Virtuo packer, MFA Batch Inverter, and Everio stacker are all equipped with a remote connection allowing easy, and speedy, software updates to ensure that your machine is functioning at optimal performance.

If a part needs to be replaced, our maintenance experts — with the remote assistance of our service department — will perform the operation. This allows our clients to quickly put the machine back in action and saves on labor costs for maintenance.

With IMPACK, you are never alone.

🔍 Recommended: Looking for more info about IMPACK’s warranty and service? Learn all about our warranty and service by reading “What is IMPACK’s Warranty and Service?” (Coming Soon).

9. How Fast Can the Everio Stacker Run?

Answer: 20 cycles/minute with a minimum of 10 boxes/bundle.

The Everio stacker can deliver up to 20 bundles per minute with a minimum of 10 boxes per bundle.

And it can easily reach 20 bundles per minute with 30 boxes per bundle.

It all depends on the type of box (length, width, whether interlocks are present, etc,), the shingle quality, and the consistency of production for those types of boxes.

🔍 Recommended: If you’re interested in knowing the minimum, average, and maximum speeds you can reach with IMPACK’s machines (including the Everio), read “How Fast Can I Run With IMPACK’s Machines”

10. Who is the Everio Stacker Best Suited For?

IMPACK's engineering and technical team.

Answer:

The Everio Stacker is the Perfect Fit For You IF:

• You’re exclusively doing banding/strapping. 

• You want to automate your stacking and banding/strapping process.

• Increasing your production and reducing your staff are important to you.

• You’ve come to a point where your folder-gluer has become limited by the stacking process.

The Everio Stacker is the Wrong Fit For You IF:

• You’re exclusively doing case packing. Here, a packer like IMPACK’s Ergosa packer or the Virtuo packer would be better options.

• You’re doing both case packing and banding/strapping. Here, a packing system that can do both processes, such as IMPACK’s Ergosa packer would be the best fit.

• You have a small volume of boxes that need to be stacked. Here, the Ergosa packer would be a better option.

Your Next Steps:

👉 If you’ve got your heart set on the Everio stacker, here are your next steps:

1. Get a detailed breakdown of how much the Everio stacker could cost you and what to expect by reading “How Much Does a Folder-Gluer Stacker Cost?” (Coming Soon).

2. Next, discover the “7 Hidden Costs with Buying Packaging Equipment” and learn how to avoid them.

3. Then, find out “How Long Will it Take to Get Your Return From Investing in Packaging Equipment?” and how to shorten your payback period. 

4. Finally, Book an Appointment with an IMPACK Expert, and we’ll also be happy to offer you a FREE productivity analysis (no commitment required) and answer any further questions you’ve got on your mind!

👉 If you’re still feeling unsure on whether to go for IMPACK’s Everio stacker, here are your next steps:

1. If you know you need a stacker, but you’re not sure which stacker you should choose, compare the “Top 6 Folder-Gluer Stackers on the Market in 2022” (Coming Soon).

2. If you’re not sure whether a stacker is the right machine for you, compare the “Ergosa Vs. Virtuo Vs. Everio” to find out what machine best suits your production, needs, and budget.

3. If you’re conflicted about whether your company needs packaging equipment or not, check out “Do I Really Need to Invest In Packaging Equipment to Improve My Folder-Gluer Productivity?