Paper protective packaging insertion machine AutoFill™

Overview
Ranpak’s AutoFill™ automates dispensing of sustainable paper void fill by using machine vision to measure voids and create fitted packaging for random box sizes. The fully automated system reduces labor and material use while providing consistent product protection and streamlining end-of-line packaging operations.

Key Features

• Fully Automatic: Minimizes end-of-line labor; can save 1–3 FTE and free resources for higher-value tasks.
• Precise and Consistent: Machine-vision void measurement ensures accurate fill volume and reduces waste and consumable costs.
• Easy to Operate: Accessible design for maintenance, user-friendly HMI with troubleshooting, and a paper cart for simplified loading.
• High Throughput: Continuous operation capable of filling and closing up to 9 boxes per minute.
• Automatic Sealing: Integrated top taping with optional bottom tape unit.
• Quality Control: Built-in box QA check with configurable left or right reject direction.

Applications / Industries

• Warehousing & Transport
• Omni-channel retail
• Medical supplies
• Consumer goods (beauty, healthcare), office supplies, graphic arts, electrical/electronics, tools and hardware

Specifications

• Weight: 3,820 lb (≈ 1,734 kg)
• Dimensions: L 29' 1-1/2" x W 6' 2-1/2" x H 8' 4-1/2" (≈ L 8.88 m x W 1.89 m x H 2.55 m)
• Box Size - Minimum: 8" L x 6" W x 4" H (≈ 20 x 15 x 10 cm)
• Box Size - Maximum (Standard): 30" L x 20" W x 18.5" H (≈ 76 x 51 x 47 cm)
• Box Size - Maximum (Optional): 30" L x 30" W x 28.5" H (≈ 76 x 76 x 72 cm)
• Maximum Package Weight: 50 lb (≈ 23 kg)
• Interface: Intuitive touch screen (HMI)
• Conveyor Speed: 90 ft/min (≈ 27.4 m/min), adjustable
• Power: 480 V single phase
• Power Draw: 20 A
• Paper Type: 30" width Kraft paper, 30# basis (≈ 76.2 cm)
• Motion Control: Electric servo motors