Maximum flexibility for secondary and tertiary packagings
The infinitely variable packaging line: Krones Varioline. This flexible system processes more than 20 packaging combinations in one machine and therefore it meets the demands of the beverage and food producers with regards to a versatile and individual production. Since 2012, there are now more than 100 Varioline machines successfully in use worldwide.*
At a glance:
- Top priorities: Definition of the packaging requirements
- Modular machine configuration based on the desired packaging formats
- Modular concept with three variants:
- Module for processing multipacks
- Module for processing carton sleeves and trays
- Universally usable module for different functions - Combined processing of non-returnable and returnable packs
- Output of up to 100,000 containers per hour – depending on the packaging type
* As of 01/2022
The combination of different packaging types on the Varioline seems to have not limits set
Three modules – numerous packaging options
Module for handling carton sleeves and trays
- Freely accessible magazine conveyors for a storage capacity of up to 4.5 metres
- Processes upright carton sleeves (RSC) or trays.
- Conventional carton erector and carton sealer integrated
Universally usable module
- Single module for special functions (e.g. orientation or sealing of packages)
- It can be equipped with a gluing unit or a separate container infeed
Module for handling multipacks
- Exchangeable carton magazine for a maximum of packaging variants in flat initial states
- Continuous container infeed usually as an integral component
Benefits to you
Combination of secondary and tertiary packagings
The Varioline combines up to six machines and it combines different returnable and non-returnable packaging variants.
Modular design
We will already define the possible packaging combinations with you beforehand. This way, you will get exactly that machine from our modular Varioline component system that is tailored to your needs.
Continuous container infeed
The stress on the product is significantly reduced due to the synchronous movement of the gripper system and the container flow. Thanks to its continuous movement, the infeed system enables processing of soft and glass containers without any pressure and gaps.
Everything from a single source
Krones develops and manufactures all components integrated in the packaging line. This way, all modules and components operate without any interfaces. The machine is also ideally customised for use in the dry end.
More than 100 references
The Varioline is available on the market since 2012 with great success: Already in use on more than 100* machines worldwide.
Sustainable, efficient, eco-friendly
Energy efficiency
- Servo-motor-controlled drives, which meet the efficiency of energy efficiency class IE4
- Use of fixed mounting motors in the robot which reduces the portion of the moving compounds
- Modular ACOPOS multi drive system from B&R where all the braking energy is lead back to an intermediate circuit for re-use at the acceleration process (with all drives)
- Energy measurement (optional): using an ammeter
Media efficiency
- Energy measurement package (optional): Flow meter for compressed air consumption and leakage detection
- Electrical vacuum pump
Environmental compatibility
- Use of enclosed lifetime-lubricated bearings
- Use of H1-greases and lubricants
* As of: 01/2022