Making The Case For Case Erectors

By Isaac Fletcher, contributing writer, Food Online

Compared to forming cartons by hand, case erectors can provide many benefits to your packaging operations, including boosted productivity, decreased labor hours, and lower risk of product damage during shipping.

If you have been wondering whether or not purchasing a case erector for your production line would be a valuable investment, then you should be aware of the following benefits afforded through use of a case erector.

Increased Productivity

While an average worker is capable of erecting roughly three cases per minute, a basic case erector can produce up to 10 cases per minute, which equates to a productivity increase of 233 percent. For example, making 2,500 cases by hand would take almost 14 man hours, but with a case erector, you can complete the same job in just 4.

Reduced Staff Hours

If you are in a situation where you need to add workers to the packaging area to keep up with product output, then the ability to construct cartons easily and rapidly will enable your workers to work much-more efficiently. More efficient use of labor results in a reduction in the number of workers required for that particular task. With fewer workers needed, overtime can be reduced and workers can be reassigned to other areas that need extra attention.

Reduced Risk Of Worker Injury

Repeating the same task over and over for an extended period of time can easily result in repetitive strain and other related injuries. Implementing a case erector into your operation significantly reduces the risk of worker injury, which is good for your workers and good for your company.

Reduced Inventory

When creating cases by hand, it may sometimes be necessary for workers to erect large amounts of cases in preparation for a large shipment. Unfortunately, empty cases can quickly take up valuable storage space. The result of this is that you are forced to pay for essentially storing nothing while you wait for the shipment to be fulfilled. A case erector, which constructs cases more quickly, can reduce the amount of time required to prepare for a large shipment.

Reduced Occurrence Of Shipping Damages

Cases made by hand can lead to non-uniform shaped cases that are weaker when stacked on a pallet. Cases that are correctly squared can hold up against heavier weights, making them less prone to shipping damage. By using a case erector, you can help ensure that cases are made uniformly and there is less likelihood of misshaped cartons going onto pallets.