Glass protection
Controlled transfers, low-impact stops and dividers where bottle-to-bottle contact is unacceptable.
Food and drink applications
Food and beverage bottle cartoning
Food and beverage bottles range from small flavourings to heavy glass sauces and oils. Cartoning equipment must protect the container, maintain code visibility and run with the hygiene and changeover practices used on the production line.
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Application priorities
Code control
Clear coding locations and inspection logic for date, batch or traceability marks.
Hygienic operation
Accessible surfaces, appropriate materials and cleaning routines matched to the production environment.
Retail multipacks
Consistent label orientation, pack count and carton presentation for shelf-ready formats.
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What to supply for a review
- Filled bottle samples at minimum and maximum accepted weight.
- Closure and label variants, including worst-case overhang or label position.
- Carton dielines, board specification, print finish and distribution test requirements.
- Allergen, washdown, cleaning-agent and environmental constraints.
- Target output by SKU and expected campaign lengths.
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Glass and heavy bottles
Heavy containers generate higher forces during starts, stops and group transfer. The line design should limit unsupported gaps and sudden acceleration. Pack patterns and partitions may be needed to avoid scuffing or impact during distribution.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can glass bottles be automatically cartoned?
Yes, subject to testing and suitable product handling. The design may need low-impact transfers, positive bottle control and partitions or dividers.
Can date coding be added to the carton?
Carton coding and verification can be integrated. The print technology and inspection standard depend on the substrate, code content, line speed and required traceability.
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