Turn your packaging challenge into a workable system.
Developing a packaging line often involves much more than selecting a machine. Equipment from multiple manufacturers may need to work together, conveyors and product transfers must be considered, available floor space can limit options, and the entire system needs to meet production requirements while remaining practical for operators and maintenance personnel.
Curtis Packaging Machinery helps manufacturers turn those challenges into workable packaging line concepts.
We work directly with plant managers, engineering teams, operations personnel, and other project stakeholders to develop packaging and automation solutions—from an initial idea through conceptual layout, equipment selection, sourcing, and project implementation support.
Whether you need help developing an entire packaging line or simply need a conceptual layout for equipment you've already selected, Curtis can provide the level of support your project requires.
Packaging Line Concept Development
Sometimes the starting point is simply a production problem: “We need to automate this process. What should the line look like?”
Curtis can help evaluate the application and develop a practical concept around your production requirements, available space, existing equipment, desired automation level, and project objectives.
Depending on the project, this can include:
- Packaging process and application review
- Packaging equipment recommendations
- Conceptual line configuration
- Equipment placement and orientation
- Conveyor and product-transfer concepts
- Integration of equipment from multiple manufacturers
- Operator and maintenance access considerations
- Existing equipment integration
- Preliminary project scope and budget development
The objective is to establish a clear direction before significant time and capital are committed to equipment.
Conceptual CAD Packaging Line Layouts
A packaging system can be difficult to evaluate from individual equipment proposals and specification sheets alone.
Curtis develops conceptual CAD line layouts to help customers visualize how individual machines and processes can be combined into a complete packaging system.
Layouts can incorporate customer-supplied floor plans, existing equipment, proposed machinery, conveyors, product flow, operator areas, and other project requirements.
Conceptual layouts can help answer important questions early in the project:
- Will the proposed equipment fit in the available space?
- How should product flow through the system?
- How will equipment from different manufacturers connect?
- Where will conveyors and product transfers be required?
- Is adequate operator and maintenance access available?
- How will new machinery interface with existing equipment?
- Are there potential integration issues that should be addressed before equipment is purchased?
Conceptual layouts are intended for equipment planning, system development, and project evaluation. They are not architectural, construction, or professionally stamped engineering drawings.
Equipment Selection & Sourcing
Once the concept is established, Curtis can help identify packaging equipment appropriate for the application.
We evaluate the requirements of each portion of the system and help identify equipment that makes sense for the application and overall packaging process.
This may include primary and secondary packaging equipment, conveyors, inspection systems, case packing, palletizing, and other automation required to create a complete line.
Curtis can also work with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to obtain proposals, specifications, dimensional information, and other details required to develop the overall system.
Multi-Vendor Packaging Line Integration
Complete packaging systems frequently involve equipment from several different manufacturers. Each machine may perform its individual function correctly while still leaving unanswered questions about how the complete line will operate.
Curtis helps bridge those gaps.
We can work with customers and equipment suppliers to identify interfaces between machines, develop the overall line concept, coordinate equipment information, and help ensure that individual components are being considered as parts of one system rather than isolated pieces of machinery.
Flexible Project Support
Not every project requires the same level of support.
You may already know exactly which machines you intend to purchase and simply need help developing a conceptual equipment layout. Or you may have a production requirement and need assistance determining what equipment and automation will be required.
Curtis can support individual portions of a project or remain involved throughout the development process, including:
- Initial application review
- Packaging line concept development
- Conceptual CAD layouts
- Equipment research and selection
- Equipment sourcing
- Proposal and specification review
- Multi-vendor coordination
- Project scope development
- Equipment procurement
- Integration planning
- Implementation support
Our role can be tailored to the needs of the project and your internal engineering resources.
Start With the Problem
You don't need to have the packaging line figured out before contacting us.
If you have a production requirement, an existing process you want to automate, equipment you're considering purchasing, or a packaging line that needs to be reconfigured, we can start there.
Existing floor plans, equipment drawings, production requirements, package information, photographs, videos, and even a rough sketch can provide a useful starting point.
Planning a Packaging or Automation Project?
Talk with Curtis Packaging Machinery about your application.
We'll help you evaluate the requirements, develop the concept, and determine the practical next steps for moving the project forward.