Flexible & Affordable Tray Formers

Scale Smarter with Economical Tray Formers

 

If you’re looking to expand your packaging operations, our economical tray formers are a great way to scale business while quickly realizing your ROI. Our user-friendly flexible tray forming machines are easy to operate and maintain, making them a great option for growing businesses, or operations that are just getting started with packaging automation. We offer several economical tray formers that offer flexibility for a variety of packaging needs, including options for forming corner glue, corner lock, and fold over wall trays that help you get more product out the door more quickly. 

Automatic Tray Formers for Simplex and Locking Trays


Eliminating complexity in your tray forming helps simplify processes. Our EconoLock tray formers are economical, automatic tray forming machines for simplex or locking style trays that operate in intermittent motion and accommodate trays with or without a hinged cover. Ideal for a variety of markets, including craft beverages, baked goods, snack foods, frozen foods, cereals, and more.

 

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Automated Carton Formers


Automate the process of erecting corrugate cartons or boxes. Quickly assemble flat carton blanks into fully formed cartons ready for packaging. Our intermittent motion Auto Bottom Carton Erector increases packaging efficiency and consistency while reducing risk of injury and providing labor savings. It accommodates glue sealing or tuck style closure. A sanitary design makes this solution suitable for virtually any application that goes into a carton or box.

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Compact 3-Flap Carton Sealer 

Increase your packaging line’s flexibility and versatility with the Reverse TriSeal. This economical, compact 3-flap carton sealer accepts all conventional 3-flap style cartons that are either lock or glue-formed. The Reverse TriSeal accommodates paperboard or corrugated cartons. This flexible tray forming machine is designed for reliable operation without the need for extensive operator training. Ideal for food, frozen foods, board games, hardware, and more.

Operating at speeds of up to 30 cartons per minute, the Reverse Triseal delivers fast, consistent performance while supporting quick and simple changeovers with a hand crank lateral adjustment. Whether sealing paperboard or corrugated cartons with hot melt glue, the Reverse Triseal helps increase packaging efficiency and line flexibility.

Reverse Triseal Specifications 

Specifications Details
Speed Up to 30 cartons per minute (depending on carton style) 
Carton Styles 3-Flap Cartons (Lock-Formed or Glue-Formed)
Materials Supported Paperboard & Corrugated
Closure Methods Hot Melt Glue 
Carton Size Range Min: 3” x ¾” x ¾” Max: 12” x 12” x 4”
Power Requirements  220V, 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Footprint 49.68” L x 35.90” W x 63.63” H 
Air Requirement  60 PSI (4 bar) 
Shipping Weight  Less than 300 lbs (140 kg

Integrated, Economical Tray Forming Solutions

 

Form, load, seal or close hooded cover trays in a single integrated solution, streamlining operations. The T-System is comprised of a tray former (either EconoLock or EconoForm), a flighted conveyor, and a tray closer (either Reverse Tri-Seal or Straight Inline Closer). This flexible solution accommodates glue sealing, corner lock, and simplex style trays in either paperboard or corrugated materials. Ideal for markets such as hardware, industrial, meat, poultry, bakery, frozen foods, board games, and more.

Capable of speeds up to 25 trays per minute, the T-System is equipped with adjustable intermittent motion throughput settings, the T-System provides the flexibility to accommodate a wide range of packaging formats, production volumes, and operational layouts. 

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Specification  Details
Speed Up to 25 trays per minute  
Tray Styles 
Glue-Sealed, Corner Lock, Simplex Style 
Materials Supported Paperboard & Corrugated 
Size Range Min: 4" x 3" x 1" Max: 9" x 7" x 3" (custom sizes available)  
Power Requirements 220V, 50/60 Hz, Single Phase 
Air Requirement   80 PSI (5.5 bar) 
Footprint 235.56” L x 60.06” W x 88.85” H 
Shipping Weight  Less than 1200 lbs (545 kg) 

Ready to Streamline Your Tray Forming Process?