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IMA E-COMMERCE: ALL YOUR PACKAGING DREAMS FULFILLED
Discover our automated solutions designed for the E-Fulfillment, Intralogistics and 3PL sectors. Our range of packing stations, multi-size case erectors and height reduction case closers is ready to fulfill all your packaging dreams.
Advanced packaging automation is necessary to help e-tailers improve both throughput and their cost position, as labor markets remain tight.
To compete on this fast-moving market, and thanks to its 60-years packaging expertise, IMA designed advanced technologies to automate the packaging process.
The range of automatic box packaging machines dedicated to the E-Commerce, E-Fulfillment, Intralogistics and 3PL sectors showcases our commitment to innovation and efficiency.
DISCOVER THE E-COMMERCE PORTFOLIO
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The E-CO FLEX is capable to select from a magazine the pre-made case of the correct size basing on the products to be packed inside, thanks to the interaction with the customer’s management system or after inspecting the incoming products via scanner.
The equipment erects the pre-glued case, closes the bottom (WAT tape or glue) and applies the box ID label, so the operator can easily place inside products and void fill. Finally the case is pushed by the operator inside the closing station, which is also capable to properly resize the case height if necessary, and finally closes the case (WAT tape or glue).
The E-CO FLEX has a very compact footprint, so it can be integrated into existing layouts, and it follows the speed of the operator, making the warehouse packing station operations easier and smoother.
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| Throughput speed (cases per minute) | Up to 10 CPM |
| Boxes size range | From 7″ x 6″ x 3″ (178 x 152 x 76 mm) to 21″ x 15″ x 13″ (533 x 38 1x 330 mm) |
| Box Type | FEFCO 200 (Forming module) FEFCO 201 (Packing station and Closing module) |
| Adhesive Technology | Water-activated or pressure sensitive tape |
| Corrugated Box Layout | Right hand (Forming module or packing station) |
| Installed power | 480V (±10%), 3 Phase + 1 Ground, 60Hz, 10A |
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E-CO FLEX
E-commerce activities demand perfect syncronisation among every task in the supply chain: products need to be prepared and shipped quickly, to be at pace in such extremely speed-driven market. E-CO FLEX is the perfect answer to E-commerce packaging activities.
At the forefront of advanced packaging automation.
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Bottom taping can be carried out with sustainable Water-Activated Tape (WAT).
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| Box type | Standard RSC (FEFCO 201) and HSC (FEFCO 200) | |
| Adehesive technology | Water-activated (WAT) or gummed tape | |
| Box range (internal dimensions) |
MIN | MAX |
| 7” x 6” x 3” (178 mm x 152 mm x 76 mm) |
21” x 15” x 13” (533 mm x 381 mm x 330 mm) |
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| ID label application | Yes, as machine option | |
Thanks to the modularity of the E-CO FLEX platform, the case forming module can operate as standalone machine, thus streamlining the initial packaging process. The cassette magazine can be customised according to the manufacturer's request.
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Automatically selects the right-sized box.
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If you are in search of an integrated solution for case erecting and closing, click to discover our E-CO FLEX PACKING STATION
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| Machine speed | Up to 10 boxes/minute | |
| Box type | Standard RSC (FEFCO 201) | |
| Box dimensions | MIN | MAX |
| 7” x 6” x 3” (178 mm x 152 mm x 76 mm) |
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Cut and close FEFCO 201 boxes automatically.
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| Machine dimensions (L x W x H) | 245” x 95” x 118” (6240 mm x 2425 mm x 3010 mm) |
| Case throughput | Up to 10 boxes/minute |
| Lid magazine | Up to 10 lid formats |
| Installed power | 400V, 3PH + GND, 50Hz | 480V, 3PH + GND, 60 Hz | 20 A |
| Mix case size | 7” x 2” x 1,5” (178 mm x 152 mm x 40 mm) |
| Max case size | 32” x 24” x 18” (800 mm x 600 mm x 460 mm) |
| Adhesive technology | Hotmelt glue |
| SIOCs bypass | Yes |
| Box type | FEFCO 200/HSC | Trays (e.g. FEFCO 452/453) | Crash lock boxes | SIOCs |
E-CO FLEX LIDDING
Patent-pending new technology designed to automatically close incoming boxex with the best fit-to-size lid. For FEFCO 200/HSC, Trays (e.g. FEFCO 452/453), Crash lock boxes, and SIOCs.
A new way to be on top.
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- E-CO FLEX XL CLOSING: automated case closer with height-reduction capabilities
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Modular concept, sustainable features and high throughput are the heart of our technologies.
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| Throughput speed (cases per minute) | Up to 10 CPM |
| Electric |
400 (±10%), 3P + N + E | 480V (±10%), 3F + T | 50/60 Hz | 10 A |
| Air | Pressure 6 bar (87 psi) |
| Machine dimensions | 244″ x 95.5″ x 130″ (6205 mm x 2425 mm x 3300 mm) |
| Adhesive technology | Water-activated or pressure sensitive tape |
| Corrugated box layout | Right hand |
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Case magazine is made from 8 up to 16 cassettes; the XL boxes, which do not fit in the standard E-CO FLEX cassettes, are fed via external vertical magazines (up to 3), holding up to 170 boxes each.
The cassettes’ configuration can be customized combining the different sizes of cassettes.
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The process includes case down-sizing if the machine detects extra void space that can be eliminated (up to 270 mm).
E-CO FLEX CLOSING XL can apply traditional pressure-sensitive tape or sustainable Water-Activated Tape (WAT).
The E-CO FLEX XL Closing module can be equipped, as option, with a Print & Apply labeller and quality inspection cameras to check flaps folding and taping.
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E-CO FLEX SEALMATIC perfectly integrates into the Scan Label Apply Manifest (SLAM) stations.
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| Throughput in cases/minute | Box: 11-18 case/minute Ships In Own Container (SIOC): up to 20 case/minute |
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| Box type | Taping function: pre-formed box with flaps open in the upper side Bypass function: for SIOC and cases already taped |
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| MIN | MAX | |
| Case size (internal dimensions) | 7″ x 6″ x3″ (18 cm x 15 cm x 8 cm) |
40″ x 28,5″ x 16″ (102 cm x 72 cm x 40 cm) |
| Case size SIOC | 7″ x 6″ x3″ (18 cm x 15 cm x 8 cm) |
∞” x 29,2 x 19″ (∞ cm x 74 cm x 48 cm) |
| Bypass feature | Yes | |
| Case weight | Max 35″ | |
IMA E-COMMERCE updates
Your journey to sustainability starts with IMA
E-COMMERCE
IMA has been a pioneer in sustainability for many years, making significant investments in research and development. The IMA E-COMMERCE division shares this commitment to eco-friendly innovation, designing its machines with sustainable features to promote a positive environmental impact in the global E-Fulfillment market.
- BOX SIZE REDUCTION
- PAPER-BASED MATERIALS
- PLANT EFFICIENCY
- REUSABLE CASES
Smaller cases, lighter cases
IMA E-COMMERCE closing modules enable a significant reduction in box size, leading to reduced dimensional (DIM) weight, lower shipping costs, significant freight savings and increased efficiency in truck loading (25-30% improvement). More boxes packed into a single truck means optimizing logistics and reducing transportation expenses.
Paper-based protective solutions
The E-CO FLEX family of machines promote sustainability through the use of paper void fill and water-activated tape (WAT), contributing to eco-friendly packaging practices. This recyclable reinforced paper packaging tape is used by top e-commerce players. It generates and immediate destructive bond, resulting in a tamper evident package.
Moreover, no scrap is produced during the case down-sizing and packaging is plastic-free.
Optimise the space in your plant
One E-CO FLEX integrated packing station can replace up to 10 manual packaging stations.
Results in significant operational cost savings and frees up valuable plant space, promoting efficient facility utilization and allowing for an increase in manufacturing throughput.
The E-CO friendly alternative to cardboard boxes
Reusable cases are a significant innovation in the e-fulfillment sector, emerging in a complex but evolving landscape. On one hand, they offer a sustainable alternative to traditional cardboard boxes, with up to 20 reuses and being made from 100% recyclable plastic. However, their increased rigidity poses challenges for machinability compared to standard cardboard packaging. IMA E-COMMERCE has successfully validated the machinability of these innovative cases on its E-CO FLEX series machines.
Thanks to the partnership with Intertape Polymer Group, market leader for water-activated carton sealing tape, E-CO FLEX features a Water-Activated Tape (WAT) head, which applies recyclable reinforced paper packaging tape used by top e-commerce retailers. The case can be securely sealed with just one strip on the bottom and one strip of the top of the box.
An immediate destructive bond is generated, resulting in a tamper evident package.
IPG is exclusive distributor of the E-CO FLEX in North America.
IMA E-COMMERCE is member of MHI
MHI stands for Material Handling Industry and it is a leading non-profit trade association representing the U.S. material handling, logistics and supply chain industry.
It is the nation’s largest association born to deliver the latest knowledge, the strongest connections, powerful industry leadership, and the best market access for manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Around 975 members and 18 industry groups power research and solution sourcing to drive the innovations.
Since 2024, IMA E-COMMERCE is part of the Solutions Community Group, a pool of Industry’s thought leaders on automation, software, hardware, equipment and services that support a fully integrated supply chain.
Take full advantage of Digital power
IMA E-COMMERCE machines can be enriched with IMA’s Digital solutions, that integrate platforms and tools to enhance and support manufacturing activities.
IMA develops and manufactures automatic machines for the processing and packaging of many markets. IMA E-COMMERCE designs and produces advanced packaging stations dedicated to on-line retail, offering innovative solutions to solve the complexities related to this fast-changing market.
Production facility:
IMA S.p.A. – E-COMMERCE Division
Via I Maggio, 14-16
40064 Ozzano dell’Emilia (BO), Italy
ima.it/e-commerce
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. develops, manufactures and sales a variety of paper and film based pressure-sensitive and water-activated tapes, stretch and shrink films, protective packaging, woven and non-woven products and packaging machinery for industrial and retail use.
Production facility:
Intertape Polymer Group Inc.
100 Paramount Drive – Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34232
+1 800-972-4675
itape.com