As small to medium-sized companies looking to meet growth projections, a proven strategy often involves automating their packing process. These solutions involve either semi-automatic or fully-automatic case formers and sealers. The level of automation is typically dictated by the speed you’re looking to achieve and targeted manpower to operate the system.

Most semi-automation applications are going to be very operator-driven, and provide a consistent, lower rate of production. For both case forming and sealing, the operator is responsible for feeding the machine; the operator inserts an unfolded case blank into the case former. Once the case is formed on the bottom, he or she loads the product in, then closes the flaps on top and feeds it into the case sealer for sealing.