TD3 Food Side Case Packer

A versatile side-load case packer designed for handling flexible or difficult-to-manage products. It offers quick format changes, precise product handling, and customisable gripper options. Ideal for high-throughput lines, it ensures efficient operation in space-constrained or clean room environments.
The Side Load Case Packer is expertly designed for loading flexible or difficult-to-handle products in groups into trays or cases, making it ideal for food production lines. It features customised multi-pick grippers, including a precision mechanical gripper for handling bags, pouches, or containers, and a vacuum gripper for picking sealed trays, flow packs, bottles, or other food packaging. The system can also combine mechanical and vacuum grippers to handle a wide variety of product types, ensuring maximum flexibility and reliability.

This system is optimized for high-throughput food production lines, offering seamless automation for even the most challenging products. It’s particularly well-suited for environments with space constraints and where maintaining hygiene standards is critical. Whether handling delicate bakery items, flexible pouches, or heavier containers, the Side Load Case Packer ensures efficient and precise product handling, making it the perfect solution for automated food industry operations requiring speed, precision, and flexibility.

Benefits

  • Designed for multi-format products handled in groups
  • Compact footprint with rapid size change capability
  • Quick change gripper for reduced downtime
  • Easy access for line clearance, cleaning and maintenance
  • Large colour touch screen HMI
  • Robot positional accuracy +/- 0.1mm
  • Gentle product handling with servo control
  • Optional integration of a labeller and/or data printer

Processing and packaging solutions for your industry

Bespoke Solutions for Complex Needs

At Tekpak, we pride ourselves on developing customized packaging solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. With over 20 years of experience, we tackle complex automation challenges that go beyond standard offerings. Whether you need a solution that doesn’t yet exist or something highly specific, we work closely with you to design, manufacture, and implement a system that ensures maximum efficiency, precision, and safety. Tekpak’s bespoke solutions give you a competitive edge in your industry.

Ireland-Based with Global Reach

Located in Wexford, Ireland, Tekpak is a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest life sciences, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. Our 4,000m² (40,000ft²) factory includes 2,000m² (20,000ft²) dedicated to Full Line Assembly and FAT, allowing us to deliver high-quality, fully assembled solutions. We are committed to providing the best technical solutions to support the long-term success of our clients’ operations, helping them meet industry demands and maintain GMP standards.

Complete Turn-Key Line Solutions

Tekpak provides complete turn-key packaging line solutions, integrating every aspect of automation, from case erecting and product transport to case closing and palletizing. Our systems incorporate OEM equipment such as labellers, printers, and serialization systems, ensuring seamless operation from start to finish. With over 20 years of expertise, Tekpak ensures high efficiency and reliability for full-line automation in industries like food, pharmaceutical, and medical devices, delivering precision and speed with every project.

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Service Specification

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Frequently asked questions

What types of products can this machine handle?
It handles flexible or difficult-to-manage products like bags, pouches, sealed trays, bottles, and diagnostic kits.
How easy is it to change formats?
The machine allows rapid size changes with a quick-change gripper system, reducing downtime. Typical format changes are done under 5 min. Also fully automatic size changes are available as an option.
Is the machine suitable for high-throughput production?
Yes, it is ideal for automated lines with high throughput and space constraints.
What control systems are supported?
The machine supports Schneider, Allen Bradley, or Siemens control systems for operational flexibility.

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