If you own an Automatic packer such as Bobst's CartonPack, you may need to turn your boxes 180° before they can be packed into the case.
If your boxes need to be turned 180°, and you don’t have a box turner, then your packing staff would need to manually pack your boxes into the cases.
This means:
👉 More manual labor for your staff.
👉 Slower packing speeds and diminishing productivity.
👉 Less ergonomic workstations and greater RSI for your operators and packing staff.
How do you turn your boxes before packing them into cases?
Do your operators turn them by hand or is your process automated?
If you answered “by hand,” then you are probably losing out on major productivity gains and business that you could have otherwise taken advantage of.
At Impack packaging, we work with some of the biggest names in the packaging industry.
And, as a Mechanical Engineer and an Impack Packaging Expert for the last 4 years, I have seen first-hand what the most and least successful box manufacturers do.
The biggest names in the packaging industry all share one thing in common: They automate the turning of their boxes thus allowing them to serve more clients, at higher packing speeds, and close bigger contracts.
What if I told you that you can achieve similar results as the biggest names in the industry?
“How?”
By integrating a box turner.
One of those box turners that we regularly offer to clients is Impack packaging's IN180 Box Turner.
This article will cover Impack's IN180 Box Turner: What it is, its pros and cons, and who it is best suited for.
Impack's IN180 box turner is the ideal solution if you need to turn your boxes 180°.
Depending on your customer’s requested case packing configuration, you may need to rotate your boxes 180° so that they can be packed with an Automatic packer such as Bobst's CartonPack.
95% of the time, automatic packers like Bobst's CartonPack work without the need to turn your boxes 180°.
That said, when a specific box type needs to be turned 180° for whatever reason, the Cartonpack cannot do it.
Instead, your operators or packing staff would need to process this specific box on another folder-gluer which involves additional setups and important investments.
Alternatively, you can integrate Impack packaging's IN180 and save time, money, and a lot of hassle.
The IN180 Box Turner rotates all types and sizes of boxes 180° and it also offers a straight line mode when no turning is needed.
The IN180 Box Turner combines two right-angle transfer sections with multiple sets of rollers and belts to provide a 180° turn and a straight through path.
The IN180 remains fixed regardless of the mode chosen (180° or straight line).
Compatible with carton and corrugated board, it self-adjusts and can be paired with any Impack packer or non-Impack packer.
The best 180° turner for automatic packers like Bobst's CartonPack.
Compatible with small to medium-sized boxes.
Installed between the folder-gluer’s delivery belt and an Automatic packer.
Offers you 2 possible turning orientations: 180° or straight through.
The IN180 Box Turner offers additional case packing configurations to your automatic packer.
The IN180 helps you avoid extra setups and investments associated with running boxes on another folder-gluer. Hence, you save time and money which ultimately leads to productivity gains and increased packing speeds.
No viable cons that I can think about.
Here’s the truth: No solution on the market is the perfect fit for every company.
The IN180 might be the perfect fit for you or it might be a total waste of money.
That’s just the reality.
But I won’t leave you at just that.
Here is the answer you’ve been waiting for in under 20 seconds ⏱️:
You own an automatic packer, or you're considering one, and you know that you will need to pack your boxes on either the folded edge or into the case. The only exception is Impack packaging's Virtuo packer which does not need an IN180 Box Turner because of its unique design and original packing methodology.
You own Impack's Virtuo packer or you're considering purchasing one.
You never had any issues with the case packing configuration of your existing packing system.
🔍 Related: Learn more here about the specifications of Impack Packaging's IN180 Box Turner.
Okay. We talked about the IN180 Box Turner, its features and benefits, its pros and cons, and who it is best suited for.
Now you’re probably wondering:
“How do I choose the best box turner for my company?”
The best choice of a box turner depends on 4 key things:
The size of boxes that you produce.
Your product mix, range, and variety.
The amount of floor space you have available.
And the type of folder-gluer packer or stacker that you choose.
In the next few sentences, I am going to give you all the info you need to be able to choose the best box turner for your company.
First, you should know that choosing a box turner is not just about choosing the right product.
Choosing a box turner involves choosing the right box turning technology and the best fitting box turner product.
To choose the best box turner for your company, follow these steps:
Start by comparing the different box turning technologies on the market by reading "The Top 6 Box Turning Technologies: Which Should You Choose?"
Next, compare Impack's 5 main box turners side-by-side in the article "Comparing Impack Packaging's Box Turners: Which Is Best For Your Company?"
Finally, find out which box turner is right for your company by reading "What Box Turner is Right For You?"
👉 If you’ve got more questions specific to your company, contact us today! We’ll be more than happy to answer all the questions you’ve got on your mind!
👉 Or, if you’re ready to choose a box turner for your company, book an appointment with an Impack Expert and we’ll show you some of our box turners LIVE in action! PS: No commitment required.