We opened the door of our plant in Paderno Dugnano (MI) on March 12-13-14 and we proudly shown the new automatic line for corrugated cardboard consisting of the brand-new folder-gluer machine Altair GT plus the complementary machines Vega Easypack and Vega Rotopack, integrated with the SMB COR strapping machine from Signode.

Our team is very satisfied with the turnout and the performance of the line we presented, more than 80 clients from all over Europe arrived here to visit us. During these three days it was possible to test and observe the functionality of this automatic line, also with different boxes changeovers.

The complete automatic line

The automatic line started with the Altair GT folder-gluer, on this occasion size 200, equipped with a new look and several technological innovations including motorised gauges in the feeding section, computerised gluing guns, which allow precision and changeover time savings, and a "gap control" camera which allows automatic control of any fish-tail effect of the boxes. The latter, together with four other quality control systems, also make possible the extraction of non-conforming boxes through the optional 'ejector' module, without interrupting the line. In addition to this last optional module, the Altair GT model tested during the open house is also equipped with other optional modules including the high speed 4/6 corner, the pressure rollers and the fully computerised exit.

The automatic collection section was composed of the Vega Easypack, which counts and separates the shingled boxes directly from the folder gluer pressure belt, creating semi-parcels of boxes ready to be palletised by the Vega Rotopack, a one-of-a-kind module that rotates, flips or overlaps each single bundle, and prepares it for the best palletization process. Closing the end of the line is the SMB COR strapping machine from Signode, one of the most efficient and variable strapping machines for folded boxes, also equipped with state-of-the-art technical features that allow precision and complete automation of the production process.

Thanks to all the people who took part to our open house!

The 'Vega Program 2024' continues, the launch of the next mission is towards Drupa 2024.