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An Overview to Glue Case Sealers

A Tool for Creating a Strong, Tamper-Evident Seal That's Built to Last

Glue case sealers are an essential piece of equipment if you need to create strong, tamper-evident seals that can withstand the rigors of shipping. They are available in both semi-automatic and automatic versions and can be used to apply glue in either a random or uniform pattern. Glue-based bonds provide a more robust and durable bond than tape and are designed to maintain their strength over time, ensuring the case remains sealed during transportation and storage.

In this guide, we’ll go over the following:

- Understanding a Case

- What is a Glue Case Sealer?

- How/where customers use this machine

- Features and Benefits

- Optional Add-Ons

- Where to find in a production line?

- Preferred Manufacturers

- Industries Used In

- Questions to consider before buying or selling

- Summary

Understanding a Case

A case typically has four flaps that are used to close and seal it. The two flaps opposite of each other on the shorter sides of the box are called the minor flaps. The other two flaps, which are opposite of each other on the longer sides of the box are called major flaps. When a box is closed, the major flaps fold over the minor flaps, securing the case and keeping its contents safe during transportation.

[Source: Columbia Container]

What is a Glue Case Sealer?

A glue case sealer prepares a corrugated case for shipment by folding down the minor flaps, applying glue to them, and then folding the major flap over the minor flaps to seal the case shut. This equipment is available in semi-automatic and automatic versions, and it can apply glue in a random or uniform pattern.

Key Features of a Glue Case Sealer

One of the key advantages of a glue case sealer is the strength it provides to the case. The glue sealant creates a more robust and durable bond compared to tape, making it ideal for packaging heavier products. Additionally, glue-based bonds are designed to maintain their strength over time, ensuring the case remains sealed during transportation and storage.

Optional Add-Ons

When purchasing a glue case sealer, it’s important to consider adding some additional equipment to complete your packaging line. Common add-ons with these units include case erectors, bottom sealers and case packers. By integrating these machines with your glue case sealer, you will optimize your packaging process and improve overall efficiency.

Our team of equipment experts can assist you in identifying the most suitable equipment for your needs.

Where to find in a production line?

[Source: Y-Pack]

Additional Equipment

If you are considering purchasing a glue case sealer, you may also require certain upstream and downstream equipment for a complete packaging line. The list below gives examples of additional machines that are commonly found around a glue case sealer. However, it’s worth noting that the list provided is not comprehensive as there could be other pieces of equipment that could be added to your operation.

Upstream Equipment

- Case Packers

- Cartoners

- Form, Fill and Seal

Downstream Equipment

Our SIGMA Integration team can integrate glue case sealers into your production line and provide customized engineering solutions to ensure the equipment handles your product at the required metrics.

If you need assistance from our SIGMA Integration team, contact us and a technical sales specialist will coordinate your project for you.

Preferred Manufacturers

- Wexxar Bel

- Pearson Packaging Systems

- Combi Packaging Systems, LLC

- MARQ Packaging Systems, Inc.

Industries Used In

- Chemical

- Cosmetics

- Food and Beverage

- Confectionary

- Order Fulfillment

- Material Handling

Questions to consider before buying or selling:

Buying:

- What are the minimum and maximum case dimensions the machine can handle?

- What were the dimensions of the last case the seller ran?

- What are the maximum cases per minute the machine can output?

- What are the air requirements?

- Is the glue unit included?

- Does it have a glue pattern controller?

- Is the machine automatic or semi-automatic?

Selling:

- What are the dimensions of the case the customer will be running?

- Is the product relatively heavy?

- What is their desired production speed?

- Does the customer need a top and bottom sealing application?

- Do they require any additional add-ons?

- Does your customer have a preference to glue over tape?

- Is the product flow direction left or right

Summary

Glue case sealers are a cost-effective and efficient way of packaging a product over a long period of time. They will accelerate your packaging process, and their adhesive seal makes for a reliable solution for heavier products while also being highly tamper-resistant.

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