Area in which the loose items are prepared by an operator. In this area also transport protections may be applied if required.

The items are measured automatically or by hand and the data is then submitted to the  packaging machine to launch production of the right sized box. 

The Panotec packaging machine produces the right-sized boxes. If the production process requires large batches, the boxes can be supplied by a box manufacturer and stored on pallets/racks next to coupling station run by an operator.

Area in which the bottom of the boxes is formed automatically, mainly for box designs  F410, 401 or bottom and lid designs. An operator must be assigned to form the box manually, if this section is not automated. 

The operator positions the item by hand into the box previously formed with the forming station FM410. If this process is automated, a handling robot positions the item on top of the flat box.

Depending on the level of automation requested, the boxes containing the item(s) are closed in this section. It is possible to implement automatic closing stations, such as the CM410 or Varypack, which use hotmelt glue to seal the boxes. Or the station F401 which uses adhesive tape to seal the boxes.

Station that automatically applies the label to the box. Different options for labelling are available: On the side, on the lid, at 90°, etc. The label can also be applied by an operator.

This is generally the last station of automated packaging system. A high level of automation can be achieved by implementing robots and it is possible to manage numerous unloading stations for the boxes.