New Machine Adds Auto-Carton Feeding to Cutting Edge Application System

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Aug. 29, 2013 - PRLog -- Wayne Automation Corporation has teamed up with Metal Edge International (North Wales, PA) to create an enclosed, fully-automated edge application system for users applying cutting edge blades to cartons.

“Metal Edge came to us and asked if we could add a carton feeder to automatically present a carton to their semi-automatic blading system,” said Jay Bachman, president of Wayne Automation.  “Having plenty of experience with this type of carton presentation on our case and tray forming equipment, we thought this would be an ideal partnership between our two companies.”

The new system combines, in one framework, the Metal Edge BME (Bench Model Edger) with a Wayne Automation Carton Feeder.  Cartons are picked from the easy-load horizontal magazine with vacuum cups and fed into the edge applicator, where the BME system attaches the cutting blade to the carton. The Wayne Feeder then places the bladed carton on a take-away conveyor and returns back to pick the next carton from the magazine.

The mechanical portions of the system are enclosed with Lexan® safety doors.  Additional carton blanks can be added while the machine is operating so there is no need to stop production to load the magazine.

Metal Edge International provides dispensing solutions for Institutional / Catering / Retail - Aluminum Foil, Cling Film, Parchment Paper and other roll materials.  For more information go to www.metaledge.com

Wayne Automation Corporation offers a full line of automated packaging equipment including case erectors, top sealers, tray formers, and partition inserters.  For more information go to www.wayneautomation.com