DS Smith introduce Douglas CMWACP machine. (Packaging Equipment).

DS Smith, UK agents for Douglas Machinery, have announced the introduction of the Douglas CMWACP machine; a wrapround case packer specifically designed for the handling of glass bottles. It is a continuous motion machine that is capable of handling bottling speeds of up to 1200 bottles/mm. and up to 50 packs/min. There is an infeed lane guide system that cushions the bottles during product metering and transfer into the case forming section. This protects both synthetic and paper labels from scuffing and other external damage. The versatility of this machine is emphasised through its ability to run solid board and corrugated material giving it the potential for multi-packing, handling both litho printed blanks, pre print and the recent developments in post print E and B flute retail beverage packaging.

Douglas have also introduced a cartridge system for the case packer; each bottle size and pack collation has its discrete product metering cartridge which, on each change, is removed and replaced within four minutes. Using digital adjustments, the complete size change, including magazine, glue position and transfer conveyor is completed in less than fifteen minutes. The basic version allows for two bottle diameters and two pack collations, but additional cartridges can be ordered to accommodate other changes in bottle sizes and pack collations within the machine's range.