Automated Case Packers
Your guide to Smarter End-of-Line Solutions
Upgrading your End-Of-Line Solutions
If your packaging line is slowing down at the finish line, you are not alone. It’s probably your case packing process asking for an upgrade. Modern automated case packers offer precision through servo-driven mechanisms, quick changeovers, and adaptable packing patterns, all designed to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime. At MD Packaging, we help tailor case packing solutions, whether you’re handling fragile glass bottles, heavy flexible bags, or retail-ready cartons. Although the initial investment varies based on speed, complexity, and integration requirements, many of our systems quickly pay for themselves through substantial labor savings and enhanced throughput.
Why End-of-Line Automation Matters NOW
Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to boost output while dealing with labor shortages, rising SKUs, and the need for tighter quality control. As a result, investing in end-of-line automation has become more than a cost-saving move – it’s a competitive advantage. A wide range of automation technologies tailored for such challenges are available through distributors for the Canadian market. For example, Hamrick’s CP15-S drop packer provides precise pick-and-place handling for fragile products like glass bottles, while the Emerald Dash Series offers case packing solutions for heavy, flexible bags in both vertical and horizontal orientations. For wrap-around applications, the MPac WA-25 combines servo-driven speed and precision to produce retail-ready cases with minimal waste. Technologies to further enhance end-of-line packaging are taking shape thanks to new AI tools with machine learning and vision systems. Additions to already high-performing equipment will improve real-time decision making, predictive maintenance and error detection across packaging lines. The Canadian manufacturing sector is adapting and will continue to evolve making packaging lines increasingly smarter, faster and resilient.
Pick the Case Packer for Your Needs
Hamrick CP15-S: Drop Packer for Fragile Products
When your product is delicate or fragile, the handling process must be gentle yet efficient. The Hamrick CP15-S addresses this challenge by using a servo-controlled drop packer mechanism designed to protect sensitive items. The CP15-S avoids the usual impact and jostling common with manual methods. The overhead pick-and-place system is quick but smooth, ensuring that each product is protected.
Packing glass bottles, jars, and rigid containers at higher speeds can be a delicate operation – these types of containers can’t afford rough handling. Automated Case Packing Systems are customizable, offering gripper heads, bladder assemblies, or vacuum pick-up depending on your packaging needs. This extra flexibility makes it easy to adapt to various product types while maintaining high-speed operation.
With gentle handling the CP15-S delivers gentle and dependable handling which can attain up to 15 cycles per minute. Machinery that preserves product integrity while increasing throughput like this are perfect for the beverage, cosmetics and specialty food sectors It’s a perfect solution for manufacturers in the beverage, cosmetics, and specialty food sectors who need to preserve product integrity while increasing throughput.
Emerald Dash Series: Flexible Bag Case Packers
Flexible packaging is not always the easiest packaging to handle. Often bulky, irregularly shaped or heavy they present unique challenges for case packers. Some case packing equipment, like the dash series has been engineered to accommodate a wide range of packaging formats including poly bags, stand-up pouches, gusseted bags and pillow bags. These specific case packing machines are capable of packing bags of 10-50 lbs, making them ideal for food and non-food applications.
The series includes multiple models tailored to different orientations and packing configurations. The Dash VP (Vertical Presentation) uses a servo-driven accumulation belt and elevator system to stack vertically oriented bags before loading them into cases—ideal for maximizing case space and maintaining product integrity. The Dash DPL (Dual Pick Loader) excels at high-speed horizontal bag orientation, using a side belt and impeller to collate and insert bags cleanly at rates up to 35–50 bags per minute.
Both of the models in the dash series are competitively priced and designed for minimal changeover components, tool-less adjustments, and accessible maintenance points, which reduce the total cost of ownership over time.
MPac WA-25: Wrap-Around Case PAcker
For manufacturers who need both speed and shelf appeal, the MPac WA-25 delivers. This wrap-around case packer forms corrugated cases directly around the product, creating a tighter, more efficient package that reduces material use and maximizes stability during transport. It’s an ideal solution for applications that require retail-ready packaging with a clean, professional look.
The WA-25 is best suited for medium-sized products typically found in the food, beverage, personal care, and household product industries. It handles products with dimensions ranging from approximately 75 mm to 400 mm in length, and is optimized for items weighing between 1 to 10 kilograms—making it a great fit for anything from bottled beverages and canned goods to boxed consumer products.
In terms of materials, the WA-25 is built to handle corrugated board, including single-wall and double-wall blanks, depending on the product’s weight and shipping requirements. This flexibility allows manufacturers to choose packaging that balances durability with sustainability—especially important for brands looking to cut back on plastic or over-packaging.
With servo-driven motion control and a compact footprint, the WA-25 is as space-efficient as it is versatile. Its precise product grouping, case forming, and sealing functions make it a top contender for businesses seeking to boost line performance while improving the look and consistency of their secondary packaging.
How to choose the right Case Packer in Canada
Here are a few things to consider:
- Product type: Fragile, flexible, or rigid?
- Speed requirements: What’s your line’s target throughput?
- Case format: Standard corrugated, wrap-around, or display-ready?
- Floor space: Compact footprint or full modular setup?
The right solution depends on your needs—and we’re here to help you find it!