Krones Varioline packaging system

The Krones Varioline packaging system for the brewing and beverage industries offers flexibility in end-of-the-line packaging. A single machine replaces up to six conventional individual machines linked by conveyors and can handle packaging processes involving up to three stages, saving space, maintenance and personnel.

The kit consists of three modules — cartoning, feed and basic — which can be combined to form a customised packaging system. The three units feature an identical basic construction to ensure future flexibility.

The machine can handle up to 52,000 containers/h and can be block-synchronised with other machines, like a Variopac Pro shrink wrapper, so the packs can also be wrapped in film.

The system places loose containers in multipacks — such as over top open, open carrier, top carrier and wraparound cartons — and inserts multipacks in packages such as wraparound cartons with and without partitions, folding cartons with and without partitions, and plastic crates.