Automatic Case Packers (5–30 CPM)
Top-load pick-and-place, side-load, bottom-load, wrap-around and drop case packers.
Explore Automatic Case PackersAutomatic Case Packers & Integrated Erect-Pack-Seal Systems
Select the right secondary packaging architecture for pouches, folding cartons, bottles and rigid containers—from 5 to 30+ cases per minute (CPM)—and verify it on your own corrugated blanks before shipment.
Compare top-load pick-and-place, side-load horizontal, bottom-load, 30 CPM wrap-around, gravity drop and robotic case packers, plus pin-and-dome case erectors, hot-melt/tape sealers and end-of-line palletizers.
5–30+ CPMTop-load, side-load, drop & wrap-around
≤15 minNo-tool changeover with digital counters
-40% footprintIntegrated monoblock packer-palletizer
Match the case packer to your primary pack and box.
Engineered by LINEVO Packaging Machinery. Every collation lane, vacuum/mechanical gripper and flap folder is factory-tested on your actual corrugated blanks during FAT.
Route by packageWhat are you case packing?
Select your primary package or end-of-line scope to see the engineering checks that govern machine selection, then start a WhatsApp brief.
Stand-up pouches and pillow bags
Flexible bags shift and trap air, so they need bag conditioning and controlled collation before loading. Top-load pick-and-place gantries (LV-P250, up to 20 CPM) and Delta robots load pouches flat or upright (SRP) without crushing seals.
- Flatten and condition VFFS bags before dual-lane collation
- Choose vacuum bellows or mechanical clamshell grippers
- Decide flat stacking vs vertical shelf-ready (SRP) orientation
Folding cartons and rigid boxes
Rigid rectangular cartons accumulate cleanly on horizontal belts. Side-load case packers (LV-P200) push collated stacks horizontally into RSCs at 15–25 CPM, while bottom-load packers (LV-P270) lift heavy or delicate cartons from below.
- Side-load horizontal push for stable cartons at 15–25 CPM
- Bottom-load elevator lifting for heavy or fragile boxes
- Balcony frame clearance with 15-minute no-tool changeover
Bottles, cans, jars and jugs
Rigid cylindrical and rectangular containers run on multi-lane tabletop chains into gravity drop or soft-drop pneumatic bladder case packers (LV-P3103, 5–30 CPM), paired with optional partition inserters and empty-bottle uncasers.
- Gravity drop with pneumatic case lift table for PET and HDPE
- Servo soft-drop bladder grippers for glass bottles and jars
- Integrate partition inserters (2x3, 3x4, 4x6) when glass-to-glass contact is forbidden
High-speed wrap-around and retail trays (SRP)
Instead of opening a pre-glued RSC box, a wrap-around case packer (LV-P320, up to 30 CPM) folds a flat die-cut corrugated blank tightly around the collated product group and seals it with hot-melt glue—saving 15% to 22% in corrugated board area.
- Continuous or intermittent wrap-around up to 30 cases/min
- Cuts corrugated board area by 15–22% compared to pre-glued RSCs
- Supports perforated Shelf-Ready Packaging (SRP) and 4-corner glued trays
Standalone case erecting and case sealing
Even if product loading stays manual or semi-automatic, adding an automatic case erector (LV-CE250, 12–25 CPM) and a 4-flap folder/sealer (LV-FXC4030X) eliminates 2 to 3 manual operators per shift and guarantees square boxes.
- Pin-and-dome or dual-frame vacuum opening for recycled corrugated board
- Hot-melt adhesive (Nordson/Robatech) vs BOPP pressure-sensitive tape
- Uniform batch sealers vs random auto-adjusting sealers for mixed SKUs
Robotic case packing and integrated palletizing
Combining case erecting, loading, sealing, print-and-apply GS1-128 labeling and robotic palletizing into one synchronized end-of-line cell—or a single-frame monoblock (LV-P200)—cuts floor space by 40% and puts full line responsibility under one OEM.
- Monoblock case packer-palletizer saves 40% floor space vs separate machines
- Robotic vs conventional layer palletizers matched to case CPM
- Inline checkweighing, GS1-128 case labeling and stretch wrapping
Six secondary packaging architectures.
Primary package rigidity, display orientation (RSC vs SRP wrap-around) and line speed (CPM) determine the machine family.
| Architecture & LINEVO Series | Best suited to | Check before ordering | Engineering Hub |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top-Load Pick-and-Place (LV-P250) | Stand-up pouches, pillow bags, flow-wrapped bars, thermoformed trays (up to 20 CPM). | Bag flattening, vacuum vs mechanical gripper head, and layer cycle count. | Top-Load & Pick-and-Place |
| Side-Load & Bottom-Load (LV-P200 / LV-P270) | Folding cartons, gable-top cartons, rigid boxes and canisters (12–25 CPM). | Carton wall stiffness for horizontal push vs bottom-load elevator lifting. | Side-Load & Horizontal |
| Wrap-Around & Tray Packer (LV-P320) | High-speed beverage cans, dairy cups, bottles and shelf-ready multipacks (up to 30 CPM). | Annual box volume for 15–22% board savings, flute caliper and hot-melt compression. | Wrap-Around & Tray Packers |
| Drop & Soft-Drop Packer (LV-P3103) | Round and square PET, HDPE and glass bottles, jars and gallon jugs (5–30 CPM). | Free-fall drop vs servo bladder placement and corrugated partition insertion. | Drop & Gravity Case Packers |
| Robotic Case Packing Cell (LV-RP200 / LV-RD120) | Multi-SKU plants, irregular containers, and combined case packing + palletizing. | Payload weight (layer vs single pick), vision tracking and end-of-arm tooling. | Robotic Case Packing Systems |
| Case Erectors & Sealers (LV-CE250 / LV-FXC4030X) | Forming knocked-down RSC blanks and sealing top/bottom flaps with tape or hot-melt glue. | Recycled board warp tolerance, pin-and-dome vs vacuum, and tape vs hot-melt cost. | Case Erectors & Case Sealers |
Case Erectors & Case Sealers
Pin-and-dome and dual-frame vacuum RSC erectors with hot-melt glue or BOPP tape sealing.
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End-of-Line Palletizing & Monoblocks
Robotic case palletizers, stretch wrappers, GS1-128 case labelers and 40%-smaller monoblocks.
Explore Palletizers for Case Packing LinesSix engineering checks we run on your corrugated blanks and samples.
A nameplate CPM figure only holds for the primary pack and corrugated board it was tested on. These six checks turn a catalog rating into a guaranteed production rate for your line.
01 · CPM vs pick cycles/min
A 2-axis gantry rated for 20 cycles/min packs 20 CPM on a 1-layer case, but 10 CPM on a 2-layer case unless fitted with a dual-case or multi-layer pick head.
02 · VFFS bag conditioning
Pouches leaving an 80–120 BPM bagger trap headspace air; vibratory flattening conveyors equalize bag thickness within ±2.0 mm before collation.
03 · Recycled board & warp
Above 15 CPM or 60% recycled fiber, specify dual-frame opposition vacuum (LV-CE200) or positive pin-and-dome erecting (LV-CE250) to prevent blank drops.
04 · Wrap-around vs RSC cost
Above 1.2M cases/yr, a 30 CPM wrap-around packer (LV-P320) cuts corrugated board area by 15–22% by eliminating the manufacturer joint and flap overlap.
05 · 15-min no-tool changeover
Siko digital leadscrew counters, quick-release pin mandrels and HMI servo recipes let one technician switch box SKUs in 10–15 minutes with zero wrenches.
06 · 60s downstream buffer
Zero-pressure MDR accumulation conveyors isolate the case packer from palletizer pallet-exchange pauses and GS1-128 print-and-apply labeler stops.
Secondary packaging calculators & engineering guides.
Calculate required surge CPM, Wrap-Around vs RSC corrugated savings, labor payback and line footprint before requesting a formal quotation.
Case Packer Speed (CPM), OEE Surge Capacity and Collation Cycle Calculator
Calculate required automatic case packer surge CPM, layer pick cycles per minute, and collation lanes from your upstream VFFS bagger, filler or cartoner speed.
Open the calculatorWrap-Around Blank vs Pre-Glued RSC Corrugated Cost & Board Savings Calculator
Calculate annual corrugated board savings (15–22% blank area reduction), hot-melt vs tape cost, and machine payback between RSC boxes and wrap-around blanks.
Open the calculatorAutomatic Case Packer Cost, Price Ranges (2026) and Labor ROI Calculator
Compare 2026 automatic case packer, case erector and case sealer prices ($22k–$245k) and calculate your exact labor payback period across 1, 2 or 3 shifts.
Open the calculatorAutomatic Case Packer FAT Checklist, Corrugated Specs & Jam Troubleshooting Manual
Run a rigorous Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) on your case packer and eliminate the 4 root causes of case erector and sealer jams: board warp, vacuum loss, ECT.
Open the calculatorPouch and Bag Case Packers: How to Pack Stand-Up Pouches and Pillow Bags
Select a pouch or bag case packer by bag style, orientation (flat vs vertical SRP) and speed: LV-P250 2-axis pick-and-place vs LV-RD120 Delta robotic systems.
Open the guideIntegrated Case Packer and Palletizer Monoblocks: Save 40% Floor Space (LV-P200-MP)
Combine case erecting, top/side loading, flap sealing, and robotic palletizing inside one welded monoblock frame (LV-P200-MP) to cut floor footprint by 40%.
Open the guideOne engineering brief covers your primary package, box drawing and line speed.
AutomaticCasePacker.com is the dedicated secondary packaging, case packing, case erecting and end-of-line engineering division of LINEVO Packaging Machinery. CAD floor layouts, physical corrugated blank trials and 4-Gate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) are executed directly by LINEVO engineers.
Get Quote via WhatsAppQuestions before you specify an automatic case packer.
What is the difference between a top-load, side-load, and wrap-around case packer?
A top-load case packer erects a standard RSC box and lowers flexible pouches, tubs or bottles in from above using a vacuum or mechanical gripper (up to 20 CPM). A side-load case packer pushes rigid folding cartons horizontally into the side of an RSC box (15–25 CPM). A wrap-around case packer folds a flat die-cut corrugated blank tightly around the collated product group and glues it shut at up to 30 CPM, saving 15–22% in corrugated board area.
How do I calculate the required case packer speed (CPM) from my upstream packaging line?
Divide your upstream primary speed (units/min) by the pack count per case to get net CPM, divide by expected line OEE (0.75–0.82), and multiply by a 1.20–1.25 surge factor. For example, a 120 bags/min VFFS bagger packing 12 bags per case requires 10 CPM net, which specifies a 15 CPM rated case packer. Always check pick cycles per minute if a case contains multiple layers.
How much does an automatic case packer cost?
Standalone automatic case erectors range from $22,000 to $55,000, side-load and drop case packers range from $65,000 to $135,000, top-load servo pick-and-place and 30 CPM wrap-around case packers range from $95,000 to $185,000, and integrated robotic case packer-palletizer monoblocks range from $145,000 to $260,000+ depending on collation complexity.
How fast can an operator change over an automatic case packer to a new box size?
LINEVO case packers use SMED no-tool changeover hardware: Siko digital position counters on leadscrews, quick-release pin mandrels, and PLC servo recipe storage. A complete SKU changeover takes 10 to 15 minutes with zero hand wrenches, and the first case out is dimensionally square.
What is the relationship between AutomaticCasePacker.com and LINEVO?
AutomaticCasePacker.com is the dedicated secondary packaging, case packing, case erecting, and end-of-line automation division of LINEVO Packaging Machinery. All engineering layouts, corrugated blank trials, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) are performed directly by LINEVO engineers.
Have LINEVO engineers audit your pack pattern and corrugated box drawing
Send your primary package dimensions, pack pattern (rows × columns × layers), box type (RSC or Wrap-Around) and target CPM on WhatsApp. LINEVO engineers will propose a case packing layout and the FAT checks to run on your corrugated blanks.