PEGASUS CARTONER

OVERVIEW

The Pegasus is a continuous motion horizontal cartoner for moderate production needs. While compact at less than 13 feet long, the Pegasus offers a wide range of options for erecting, loading and closing end load cartons at speeds of up to 120 cartons per minute. It’s method of operation is:

1. End load carton is removed from a supply magazine via a rotary vacuum system
2. Carton is erected and placed down on continuous moving chain system
3. Product is automatically horizontally loaded into a carton via a barrel cam loader from a 15 foot continuously moving bucket conveyor
4. Loaded carton is transported through the machine and is either tucked closed or applied with hot melt glue and compressed shut
5. Completed cartons are then automatically delivered from the back of the machine at a  convenient working height

FEATURES

Sanitary Construction (essentially stainless steel
- Continuous Motion Variable Speed
- Up to 120 cartons per minute
- PLC Controls
- Accommodates glue sealing or tuck style closure
- Left hand load
- Straight back discharge

SPECS

Size Range*: (Carton Size LxWxD) Min 2” x 1” 4” (51 x 25 x 102mm)
                                                   Max 8” x 3” x 12” (203 x 76 x 305mm)
*The Pegasus can be quoted to handle cartons outside of range listed above upon request.

Speed: Up to 120 cartons per minute (depending on carton style and other factors)
Electrical: 220 volts, 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Air: 80 psi (5,5 bar) Volume consumption approximately .5 CFM 3 SCFM (12 Liters/min)
Shipping: Normally less than 2400 lbs (1100 kg)

OPTIONS

- Extended or reduced sized cartons outside the standard range
- Adjustable magazine
- 3 light beacon
- 5’ extended carton magazine
- Overhead product confinement for loader
- Product Feeding Belt
- Ink Print or Deboss Coding
- CE Guarding