Semi-automatic case erector Form’it!™ Case

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Overview
Form’it!™ Case is a semi-automatic case erector family engineered to automate corrugated box erection for high-throughput packing lines and fulfillment centers. Available in three frame sizes and configurable with hotmelt or tape sealing and 1–4 magazines for simultaneous processing of multiple case formats.

Key Features

• High throughput: designed for outputs of 15+ boxes/min (depending on model and carton size).
• Low maintenance: simple mechanical design and long-life components to minimise downtime.
• Reliable alignment: spring-loaded transport belts and 100% blank control for consistent 90° square boxes.
• Flexible configuration: single or multiple walk-in motorised magazines (up to 4) to handle different box sizes.

Applications / Industries

• Ideal for e-commerce, distribution centres, 3PLs and high-volume packing operations.
• Suitable across consumer goods, beauty & healthcare, office supplies, graphic arts, electrical/electronics, tools & hardware.

Product Highlights

• Multiple machine sizes (1000, 2000, 3000) to cover a wide range of carton footprints and heights.
• Bi-mag or dual magazine options for mixed-format production runs.
• Ergonomic motorised 'walk-in' magazine for safe, easy blank loading.
• Standard colour touch-screen operator interface and optional Profinet integration.

Added value

• Reduces labour and total cost of ownership by increasing packing speed and pallet optimisation.
• Improves material efficiency by reducing corrugated use and voids.
• Enhances package protection and customer unpacking experience through accurately formed boxes.

Technical specifications

• Machine family: Form’it!™ Case (models commonly referenced as 1000, 2000, 3000).
• Magazines: ergonomic motorised 'walk-in' magazines; 1–4 magazines possible.
• Blank transport: spring-loaded transportation belts keeping blanks aligned at 90°.
• Utilities:
  
  • Electrical supply: 3 x 400V – 50 Hz – N-PE
  • Power consumption: approx. 5 kW (Hotmelt) / 0.6 kW (Tape)
  • Air supply: 6 bars; air consumption: approx. 40 nL/cycle
• Magazine length: standard 1340 mm (52 3/4”) extendable to 2090 mm (82 1/4”) option.
• Operator interface: full-colour touch screen.
• Data exchange: potential-free contacts; Profinet available as an option.
• Hotmelt applicator: Robatech (Nordson option).
• Standard outfeed height: 600 ± 30 mm (other heights on request).
• Form’it! 1000 Tape/HM — Machine dimensions: 2307 x 2615 x 2160 mm; Carton (outside) dims: min 200 x 150 x 150 mm — max 500 x 325 x 445 mm.
• Form’it! 2000 Tape/HM — Machine dimensions: 2512 x 2955 x 2247 mm; Carton (outside) dims: min 200 x 150 x 150 mm — max 620 x 450 x 575 mm.
• Form’it! 3000 Tape/HM — Machine dimensions: 3075 x 2766 x 2375 mm; Carton (outside) dims: min 350 x 275 x 300 mm — max 800 x 600 x 775 mm.