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Case Packer- Top Load Lay Flat
ADM Top-Load Case Packers are engineered for controlled, high-accuracy placement of bags or products into open cartons from above. This format is ideal where pack presentation, orientation, and gentle handling are critical, particularly for flexible bags, pouches, or delicate products.
In a top-load configuration, filled bags are collated into a defined pattern before being placed into erected cartons using servo-driven pick-and-place systems, robotic tooling, or mechanical loaders. This approach provides precise control over pack geometry, ensuring cartons are filled consistently to specification and prepared for downstream sealing and palletising.
Top-load case packing systems are commonly selected for applications requiring frequent SKU changes, multiple pack patterns, or premium retail presentation. Each system is engineered to suit upstream bagger speed, bag format, and carton configuration, allowing smooth synchronisation with VFFS machines, conveyors, and inspection equipment.
As part of an ADM turnkey packaging line, top-load case packers integrate seamlessly with carton erectors, case sealers, and palletising systems—delivering a reliable, scalable end-of-line solution designed for long-term production environments.
ADM-ZTLL series Top-Load Case Packers with integrated case erecting and sealing are designed for controlled, high-accuracy placement of bags or products into open cartons from above. This format is ideal where pack presentation, orientation, and gentle handling are critical, particularly for flexible bags, pouches, or delicate products.
In a top-load configuration, filled bags are presented in a defined pattern before being lowered or placed into erected cartons using servo-driven pick-and-place systems, robotic tooling, or mechanical loaders. This allows precise control over pack geometry, ensuring cartons are consistently filled to specification and ready for downstream sealing and palletising.
Top-load case packing systems are commonly selected for applications requiring frequent SKU changes, multiple pack patterns, or premium retail presentation. ADM engineers each solution to suit the upstream bagger speed, bag format, and required carton configuration, ensuring smooth synchronisation with VFFS machines, conveyors, and inspection systems.
As part of an ADM turnkey line, the top-load case packer integrates seamlessly with carton erectors, case sealers, and palletising systems forming a reliable, scalable end-of-line solution built for long-term production environments.
- Servo-driven top-load placement for accurate, repeatable pack patterns
- Designed for gentle handling of pillow, gusseted, block-bottom bags and pouches
- Flexible collation and pack pattern control to suit multiple SKUs
- Seamless integration with upstream bagging, weighing, and conveying systems
- Compatible with automatic carton erecting and downstream case sealing
- Fast, tool-less changeovers between carton sizes and pack configurations
- Compact footprint with clean, open access for maintenance and cleaning
- Built for continuous operation in industrial food and FMCG environments
- Engineered to interface directly with robotic or conventional palletising systems
ADM Top-Load Case Packers are best suited to applications where pack presentation, orientation, and controlled placement are critical. This format is commonly selected when products must be collated accurately before loading, or when flexible packaging requires careful handling.
Typical applications include:
Snack foods – pillow bags and block-bottom bags packed into retail cartons
Frozen foods – IQF vegetables, ready meals, and bakery products
Dairy products – grated or shredded cheese bags requiring gentle handling
Pet food & treats – small to medium bag formats with defined pack patterns
Top-load case packing is particularly effective in lines running multiple SKUs, varied pack patterns, or frequent changeovers, where precision and flexibility are more important than maximum speed alone.
Example – Snack Food Pillow Bags into Retail Cartons
A snack food producer requires a reliable method to pack pillow bags of chips into retail-ready cartons while maintaining consistent presentation and minimising product handling.
In this application, filled bags exit the VFFS machine and are transferred via metered conveyors to a collation zone. Bags are grouped into a defined pattern before being top-loaded into pre-erected cartons using a servo-controlled placement system. This ensures each carton is filled accurately and consistently, regardless of minor variations in bag size or weight.
System capability includes:
- Controlled bag orientation and placement to protect product integrity
- Flexible pack patterns to suit multiple SKUs and carton sizes
- Smooth synchronisation with upstream bagging speeds
- Integration with automatic carton erecting and downstream case sealing
- Direct interface with palletising systems for end-of-line automation
This top-load approach is well suited to snack and FMCG applications where presentation quality, repeatability, and changeover flexibility are essential, forming a dependable link between primary packaging and pallet-ready cartons within an ADM turnkey packaging line.
Specifications
| Model | ADM-ZTLL-1 | ADM-ZTLL-2 | ADM-ZTLL-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robot Speed (max) | 30 cycles per min | ||
| Bag Speed (bpm) | 30bpm – single bag loading | 60bpm – dual bag loading | 90bpm – 3 bag layer |
| Bag Size (mm) | W80-350 × H100-400 × D100mm | ||
| Case Erector Speed (max) | 12 cases per min (max) | ||
| Carton Size (mm) | L250-600 × W120-400 × H120-400 | ||
| Tape Size (mm) | 48mm × 300 diameter | ||
| Blank Storage (mm) | 1300mm | ||
| Machine Size (mm) | L5025 × W2000 × H2160 | ||
| Power supply | 415V, 50Hz, 3 phase, 6kW | ||
| Weight | 2500kg |