Used Hamrick Challenger Automatic Drop Style Case Packer – High-Speed Bottle & Container Packaging System

Manufacturer

Hamrick Manufacturing

Product Overview

The Used Hamrick Challenger Automatic Drop Style Case Packer is a fully automatic, high-speed packaging system designed to efficiently load bottles, containers, jars, and similar products into corrugated shipping cases. Rated for production speeds of up to 25 cases per minute, this drop packer is ideal for beverage, food, personal care, household products, pharmaceutical, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing facilities.

Serial Number 06-1475, this machine features four stainless steel container lane dividers capable of handling up to three lanes of product, along with stainless steel covers, a stainless steel drip pan/chain return pan, and an air cylinder-operated case lift mechanism with powered belt case discharge. The integrated 15-inch tabletop conveyor utilizes two 7.5-inch tabletop chains to provide smooth product handling into the packing station.

The machine is equipped with an Allen-Bradley SLC 5/03 PLC, Allen-Bradley PanelView 300 HMI, right-hand operator control station with emergency stop, packing head safety enclosure with interlocks, stack light, and threaded leveling legs. One existing change part is included for packing 3-inch diameter round containers in patterns ranging from 2x2 through 2x6.

Designed for reliable, automated case packing, this Hamrick Challenger provides an excellent solution for medium- to high-speed packaging operations.

Note: This listing includes the case packer and one existing change part for 3-inch diameter round containers. Case erectors, sealers, conveyors beyond those described, and additional change parts are included only if specifically stated.

Specifications

*Actual production rates depend on product size, case configuration, and application.

Features

• Automatic drop-style case packing
• Up to 25 cases per minute
• Stainless steel product lane dividers
• Handles up to three product lanes
• Stainless steel protective covers
• Stainless steel drip/chain return pan
• Air-operated case lift mechanism
• Powered belt case discharge
• 15-inch integrated tabletop conveyor
• Allen-Bradley SLC 5/03 PLC controls
• Allen-Bradley PanelView 300 touchscreen interface
• Right-hand operator control station
• Safety enclosure with interlocked guarding
• Stack light status indicator
• Includes change parts for 3-inch round containers

Applications

The Hamrick Challenger is commonly used for packaging:

• Plastic bottles
• Glass bottles
• Food containers
• Beverage containers
• Personal care products
• Household chemicals
• Pharmaceutical containers*
• Nutraceutical bottles
• Jars
• Cans
• Industrial containers
• Consumer packaged goods

*Subject to product compatibility and applicable regulatory requirements.

Common Industries

• Beverage manufacturing
• Food processing
• Consumer packaged goods (CPG)
• Personal care products
• Household products
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Nutraceutical production
• Chemical manufacturing
• Contract packaging
• Industrial manufacturing

Products This Case Packer Is Used For

• Automatic case packers
• Drop pack case packers
• Bottle case packers
• Container packaging systems
• End-of-line packaging equipment
• Automated case loading machines
• Beverage packaging equipment
• Food packaging machinery
• Consumer goods packaging systems
• Corrugated case packing equipment
• Industrial packaging machinery
• High-speed case packing systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum production speed?

The Hamrick Challenger is rated for up to 25 cases per minute, depending on the product, case size, and packing configuration.

What type of products can this machine package?

The case packer is designed to automatically load bottles, jars, containers, cans, and similar products into corrugated shipping cases.

What control system is installed?

The machine is equipped with an Allen-Bradley SLC 5/03 PLC and an Allen-Bradley PanelView 300 HMI for machine control and operator interface.

What change parts are included?

The machine includes one existing change part for 3-inch diameter round containers, supporting packing patterns from 2x2 through 2x6.

What safety features are included?

The Challenger features a packing head safety enclosure with interlocks, emergency stop, and a stack light indicator for safe operation.

Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics?

Yes. Aaron Equipment can coordinate dismantling, professional crating, freight, export documentation, and worldwide shipping logistics for case packers, packaging machinery, and complete production lines.