Butter Case Packer
Streamline Your Butter Packaging with Precision & Durability
Massman Automation’s Butter Case Packer is engineered specifically for Elgin and Western-style butter pounds and built to deliver exceptional reliability, performance, and nonstop production. Designed with extreme durability in mind, this case packer runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, helping dairy processors meet their production goals with consistent, high-quality output.
With full washdown construction and heavy-duty stainless steel framing, this machine stands up to the most demanding food environments while maintaining speed, efficiency, and uptime. Capable of 90 pounds per minute, the Butter Case Packer supports demanding ROI applications and long-term value.
How It Works
The Butter Case Packer handles butter packages, cartons or parchment-wrapped, through a precisely engineered infeed, stack, and load sequence.
- Infeed Options: The standard infeed conveyor with bump-up stacker smoothly transfers product into position. Optional infeed zoning conveyors offer additional control and flexibility for varying product types.
- Product Loading: Standard frequency drive loading provides steady, reliable operation, while optional servo-driven loading enhances precision and control for high-speed or delicate applications.
- Case Handling: Product is indexed, collated, and loaded into cases that are squared, glued, and sealed—ensuring clean, tight, consistent packs.
- Tipper Options: Choose between a reciprocating chair-style tipper for smooth, gentle motion or a rotary tipper for higher-speed requirements.
- Flexible Infeed Design: Optional vertical racetrack infeed offers the ultimate versatility, capable of handling parchment-wrapped or carton butter styles without compromising speed or product integrity.
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Custom Built for Your Needs
Every Butter Case Packer is configured to match your butter packaging operation, whether running Elgin, Western, or parchment styles.
Options Include:
- Knock Down, Harness, & Tray case blank capabilities
- 3’ power-feed magazine
- NORDSON ProBlue® 10 glue system
- Aluminum extruded frame with clear acrylic guard doors
- Digital indicator adjustments with handwheels
- Wrap-around case capability
- 6’ power-feed magazine
- Nordson Liberty glue system
- Stainless steel mesh guard doors
Unmatched Reliability, Durability & Expertise
Built to exceed industry standards, Massman Automation machines deliver decades of dependable performance in demanding environments. Every unit is manufactured in the U.S.A. and designed for you to expect:
- Years of efficient operation
- Minimal maintenance
- Low cost of ownership
Key Advantages:
- Years of Performance: Engineered for ROI, providing consistent throughput, reliability, and ease of operation
- Safety & Control: Category III safety circuits and IP67-rated sensors
- Sanitary Design: Full washdown construction for sanitary environments
- Robust Heavy-Duty Construction: Built for continuous-duty operation with minimal maintenance and downtime
- U.S. Quality: Manufactured in the USA by DTM Packaging
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Why Choose a DTM Purefil Liquid Filler
- Handles Multiple Butter Formats: Elgin, Western, and parchment-wrapped configurations
- Continuous Operation: Designed for 24/7 uptime in high-demand dairy environments
- Custom Options: Infeed and loading configurations tailored to your product and production space
- Smooth or High-Speed Tipping: Reciprocating or rotary tippers for different line speeds
- Premium Sanitary Design: Bead-blasted stainless steel construction and sealed welds
- Precision Case Handling: Square, sealed, and finished cases every cycle
- Flexible Control System: Allen-Bradley automation with Ethernet-ready architecture
- Proven ROI: Minimized downtime, maximum efficiency, and decades of REPEATABILITY.
- “Yards After the Catch” Advantage: Like gaining extra yards after a completed pass, Massman Automation delivers value that continues after installation — through reliability, support, and uptime optimization.
Extended Capabilities
As part of Massman Companies, we provide packaging equipment from the beginning to the end of your line and everything in between. Additional solutions include: Cartoners, Case Packers, Unscramblers, Liquid Fillers, Palletizers, Cappers, Shrink Wrappers, Pouch Fillers, Orienters, Shrink Bundlers & More.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Massman Automation Butter Case Packer
What types of butter products can the Massman Butter Case Packer handle?
The Butter Case Packer is designed for Elgin and Western-style pounds of butter as well as parchment-wrapped butter. It can run multiple configurations and pack patterns, including 18-, 24-, and 36-count layouts, and can be customized for trays, harnesses, or wrap-around case blanks.
What is the difference between Elgin and Western-style butter?
Elgin butter packs are typically taller and more compact, containing two layers of butter sticks (two high, two deep, and one across). Western-style butter cartons are wider and flatter, usually four half sticks sitting side by side. The Butter Case Packer handles both formats with optimized infeed configurations for precise stacking and gentle loading.
Can the Butter Case Packer handle soft or parchment-wrapped butter?
Yes. For delicate or parchment-wrapped butter, Massman offers a vertical racetrack infeed that gently manages soft products without crushing or distorting the packaging. This configuration is ideal for products that can’t withstand the weight or pressure of conventional upstackers.
What case styles can the Butter Case Packer run?
The system supports Knock Down (KD), Harness, Tray, and Wrap-Around case blanks. Each machine is configured to your packaging format and can integrate easily into existing downstream lines, including glue compression and fifth-panel applications.
What are the speed and production capabilities?
The Butter Case Packer runs at up to 300 blocks per minute, depending on case size, infeed configuration, and product type. It’s engineered for 24/7 continuous operation, delivering long-term reliability and high throughput with minimal downtime.
How is the machine cleaned and maintained?
The system is built with full washdown construction and 300 series stainless steel for food-grade environments. With 6–12” floor clearance, no frame penetrations, and accessible sub-assemblies, it’s designed for quick, efficient cleaning and maintenance.
What optional features are available on the Massman Butter Case Packer?
Customers can choose from various options such as servo-driven loading, vertical racetrack infeed, extended power-feed magazines, Nordson Liberty glue systems, and digital readouts for repeatable changeovers. Each configuration is built to match specific production requirements.
How does Massman’s Butter Case Packer compare to competitors?
Unlike standard case packers, Massman’s system is purpose-built for butter packaging, combining gentle product handling, high-speed throughput, and washdown durability. It stands out for its flexible infeed options, rugged construction, and automation platform, offering superior ROI and long-term reliability.
