The food industry covers a staggering range of products, and food packaging equipment needs to rise to the occasion. With everything from glass bottles to paper cartons to plastic pouches on the menu, the task of packaging diverse products requires machines that are not only fast and efficient, but also flexible. Wayne case inverters answer that need with over 40 partition options to accommodate any sized product. Whatever your application requires, whether it’s pre-assembled, die-cut, or C-pad partitions, we have a solution to securely pack your product. Our SF-400 Enhanced Series Partition Former / Inserter combines unprecedented versatility with up to 40 partitions inserted per minute. Wayne’s specialized T-Tooling makes it so moving between a corrugated H-beam partition, to a multicell, to a glued-in A, is as simple as changing a preset T-Tool. Even better, it can all be completed by a single operator, freeing up resources to further improve your process.

Across all industries, “as much as 11% of unit loads arriving at a distribution center have some level of case damage,” according to Packaging Digest. Rips, dents, and punctures risk contamination, and can make whole pallets of food unsellable. These issues reduce productivity, hurt retailer relationships, and tarnish brand image. Luckily, good case packaging can alleviate some of that risk.Wayne machines ensure a properly constructed box every time, with careful engineering to take the guesswork out of setup, changeovers, and quality control. Our WLRV-CE Automatic Case Erector uses servos instead of pneumatics to eliminate the need for flow control, and boasts toolless changeover to ensure easy, pristine case assembly that mitigates human error.

Furthermore, our incredible diversity of partitions lets manufacturers optimize for case stability and stacking strength, preventing in-transit damage. Finally, Wayne’s WVI Vision Inspection System visually checks that partitions, carriers, or bottles are properly seated into the case, sending rejected cases off to the side.

Altogether, Wayne offers a comprehensive set of tools for industrial food packing, providing unmatched productivity and security.

One major challenge of the food packaging industry is accommodating the particular challenges of shipping. For instance, cottage cheese needs to be shipped upside down to prevent liquid from pooling at the top when it reaches the customer. Food packing machines need to accommodate this, all while maintaining the security of the product and the efficiency of the process. For all these requirements, Wayne Automation has answers. Wayne case and product inverters use a special “soft touch” method, maintaining case contact with the conveyor for the entire inversion process. This prevents product breakage or packaging damage, increasing your efficiency, and giving your customer a better experience. For longer boxes, an escapement is used to keep case flaps closed, ensuring food products remain securely packed, even at a speed of up to 40 cases per minute.