Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer: ITW Hartness
Model: 875
Equipment Type: Automatic Drop Case Packer
Condition: Used

Description

Available for sale is a used ITW Hartness Model 875 Automatic Drop Case Packer, designed for high-speed, fully automated secondary packaging operations. The system is capable of packaging a wide variety of rigid containers into corrugated shipping cases at speeds of up to 30 cases per minute, depending on container type, product characteristics, and case configuration.

The machine features a 72-inch product infeed conveyor, lane dividers, container stops, air transfer technology for gentle product handling, a soft-drop loading grid with elevator, lugged empty case infeed conveyor, powered case discharge conveyor, and integrated automation controls. The Hartness 875 is particularly well suited for beverage, food, household products, personal care products, pharmaceutical containers, and industrial packaging applications.

Equipped with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI controls, VFD drives, stack light with horn, central lubrication system, and fully interlocked guarding, this case packer offers reliable performance, operator safety, and efficient changeover capability.

Specifications

General Information

• Manufacturer: ITW Hartness
• Model: 875
• Equipment Type: Automatic Drop Case Packer
• Condition: Used

Performance

• Maximum Speed: Up to 30 Cases Per Minute
• Actual Speed Dependent Upon:
  • Product Type
  • Container Configuration
  • Case Size
  • Packaging Pattern
  • Application Requirements

Case Size Range

Length

• Minimum: 7 Inches
• Maximum: 36 Inches

Width

• Minimum: 5.5 Inches
• Maximum: 16.5 Inches

Height

• Minimum: 2 Inches
• Maximum: 20 Inches

Product Handling Features

• 72" Long Product Infeed Conveyor
• Lane Dividers
• Container Stops
• Air Transfer Package
• Low Pressure Product Handling
• Soft Drop Product Grid
• Product Elevator System

Designed For

• Lightweight Containers
• Difficult-to-Handle Containers
• Sensitive Packaging Applications

Case Handling Features

• Bottom Lugged Empty Case Infeed Conveyor
• 24" Center Lug Spacing
• Choke Feed Case Section
• Powered Case Discharge Conveyor
• Automatic Case Loading System

Controls & Automation

Control System

• Allen-Bradley PLC
• Allen-Bradley HMI

Electrical Controls

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Stack Light
• Audible Horn
• Integrated Diagnostics
• Operator Interface Controls

Safety Features

• Fully Interlocked Guarding
• Safety Interlock Circuits
• Operator Protection Systems
• Centralized Safety Controls

Maintenance Features

• Central Lubrication System
• Accessible Service Areas
• Simplified Maintenance Design

Applications

• Beverage packaging
• Bottled water packaging
• Soft drink packaging
• Juice packaging
• Dairy packaging
• Food packaging
• Household product packaging
• Personal care product packaging
• Pharmaceutical packaging
• Consumer goods packaging
• Industrial container packaging
• End-of-line automation

Products This Equipment Would Be Used For

• Plastic bottles
• Glass bottles
• PET containers
• HDPE containers
• Food jars
• Beverage containers
• Cleaning product bottles
• Personal care containers
• Pharmaceutical bottles
• Nutritional supplement containers
• Industrial chemical containers
• Consumer packaged goods

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the maximum production speed of the ITW Hartness 875?
  The machine is capable of speeds up to 30 cases per minute depending on product and case configuration.
• What type of packaging machine is this?
  This is an automatic drop case packer designed to load containers into corrugated shipping cases.
• What case sizes can the machine accommodate?
  Case sizes range from 7" to 36" long, 5.5" to 16.5" wide, and 2" to 20" high.
• Does the machine include a product infeed conveyor?
  Yes, the system includes a 72-inch long product infeed conveyor.
• What is the purpose of the air transfer package?
  The air transfer system provides gentle, low-pressure handling of lightweight or difficult-to-handle containers.
• Does the machine include Allen-Bradley controls?
  Yes, the case packer is equipped with Allen-Bradley PLC and Allen-Bradley HMI controls.
• Are variable frequency drives included?
  Yes, the machine includes VFD-controlled drives for optimized machine performance.
• What safety features are installed?
  The system includes interlocked guarding, stack lights, audible alarms, and integrated safety controls.
• What industries commonly use automatic case packers?
  Beverage, food, pharmaceutical, personal care, household products, and consumer packaged goods manufacturers commonly utilize automatic case packers.
• Can this machine handle lightweight plastic containers?
  Yes, the air transfer package and soft-drop loading system are specifically designed to handle lightweight and difficult-to-handle containers.
• Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and installation logistics?
  Yes, Aaron Equipment can coordinate inspections, dismantling, rigging, loading, transportation, export documentation, and worldwide logistics services.
• Does Aaron Equipment buy and sell used packaging equipment?
  Yes, Aaron Equipment actively purchases and sells used case packers, palletizers, conveyors, fillers, labelers, packaging lines, and complete manufacturing facilities worldwide.