Rotopack, the automatic collector for the end of the line
Rotopack is Vega’s automatic end-of-line collector: it counts and separates the shingled boxes coming out of the folder gluer, forming semi-parcels. Each semi-parcel is handled to achieve the best possible palletising before strapping, making the gluing line fully automatic, with no need for parcel-collecting and strapping operators.
Automatic and independent
Rotopack is designed to automate the collection of any type of glued box: from straight-line boxes to 4/6 corner ones, passing through crash lock bottom. Through the interface with the connected folder gluer, it automatically sets itself up to receive the shingled boxes to be packed according to box size.
How it works
Rotopack’s operative sequence includes: boxes exit from the folder gluer, passage over a quality control belt, box counting, semi-parcel formation (minimum 5 boxes, minimum distance among shingled boxes of 25 mm), semi-parcel rotation or overturning, semi-parcel collection and exit pusher, up to the automatic strapping unit. The system manages from 1 to 6 semi-parcels, each with a maximum height of 200 mm, for a final composed parcel of up to 300 mm in height.
Technical summary
- Materials: corrugated and solid board, N-F-E-B-C-A-K-EB-BC-BA flutes; 500-1500 gsm
- Workable blank: closed from 220 to 1200 mm; height from 200 to 1200 mm
- Speed: up to 10 cycles/min
- Stack height: up to 300 mm (1 to 6 semi-parcels of 200 mm each)
- Installed power: 40 kW
- Compressed air: 6 bar
- Net weight: 45 kN
- Automation level: fully automatic, no collecting or strapping operators needed
Technical specifications
| CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE / TECHNICAL DATA | ROTOPACK | |
|---|---|---|
| FUSTELLATO CHIUSO / FOLDED BLANK | max mm min mm | 1200 220 |
| ALTEZZA / BLANK LENGTH | max mm min mm | 1200 200 |
| ALTEZZA PACCO / STACK HEIGHT | max mm | 300 |
| MATERIALE LAVORATO / CONVERTIBLE MATERIAL | g/m² 500 : 1500 N-F-E-B-C-A K-EB-BC-BA | |
| VELOCITÀ / SPEED | cicli/min | max 10 |
| POTENZA INSTALLATA / INSTALLED POWER | kW | 40 |
| ARIA COMPRESSA / COMPRESSED AIR | bar | 6 |
| PESO NETTO / NET WEIGHT | kN | 45 |
Frequently asked questions
What does Rotopack do?
Rotopack automatically counts, separates and packs boxes coming out of a folder gluer, forming semi-parcels ready for strapping, with no need for dedicated operators. It’s the solution for those who want to completely eliminate manual intervention in the collecting and packing stage, not just simplify it as Easypack does.Which box types does Rotopack handle?
It handles any type of glued box: straight-line, crash lock bottom and 4/6 corners, in corrugated and solid board from 500 to 1500 gsm. With a workable blank from 220 to 1200 mm and speeds up to 10 cycles/min, it covers a wide size range, suited to both medium-sized boxes and large formats.What’s the difference between Rotopack and Easypack?
What’s the difference between Rotopack and Easypack? Rotopack is the fully automatic solution, designed to eliminate parcel collecting and strapping operators; Easypack is the semi-automatic collector for those who prefer a simpler end of line, with manual or strapping-machine-assisted handling. The choice should be evaluated based on production volume: Rotopack requires a larger investment but pays back more quickly on continuous shifts or high volumes, where the cost of dedicated end-of-line staff would become significant over time.How many semi-parcels can Rotopack form?
From 1 to 6 semi-parcels, each with a maximum height of 200 mm, for a final composed parcel of up to 300 mm in height. This configuration range allows the final parcel to be adapted to subsequent palletising or shipping needs, without manual intervention on parcel formation itself.
