USED HARTNESS 875

Manufacturer Information
Manufacturer: ITW Hartness
Model: 875
Equipment Type: Automatic Drop Case Packer
Condition: Used

Description
Available for sale is a used ITW Hartness Model 875 Automatic Drop Case Packer, designed for high-speed, fully automated secondary packaging operations. The system is capable of packaging a wide variety of rigid containers into corrugated shipping cases at speeds of up to 30 cases per minute, depending on container type, product characteristics, and case configuration.
The machine features a 72-inch product infeed conveyor, lane dividers, container stops, air transfer technology for gentle product handling, a soft-drop loading grid with elevator, lugged empty case infeed conveyor, powered case discharge conveyor, and integrated automation controls. The Hartness 875 is particularly well suited for beverage, food, household products, personal care products, pharmaceutical containers, and industrial packaging applications.
Equipped with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI controls, VFD drives, stack light with horn, central lubrication system, and fully interlocked guarding, this case packer offers reliable performance, operator safety, and efficient changeover capability.

Specifications
General Information

Manufacturer: ITW Hartness
Model: 875
Equipment Type: Automatic Drop Case Packer
Condition: Used

Performance

Maximum Speed: Up to 30 Cases Per Minute
Actual Speed Dependent Upon:

Product Type
Container Configuration
Case Size
Packaging Pattern
Application Requirements

Case Size Range
Length

Minimum: 7 Inches
Maximum: 36 Inches

Width

Minimum: 5.5 Inches
Maximum: 16.5 Inches

Height

Minimum: 2 Inches
Maximum: 20 Inches

Product Handling Features

72" Long Product Infeed Conveyor
Lane Dividers
Container Stops
Air Transfer Package
Low Pressure Product Handling
Soft Drop Product Grid
Product Elevator System

Designed For

Lightweight Containers
Difficult-to-Handle Containers
Sensitive Packaging Applications

Case Handling Features

Bottom Lugged Empty Case Infeed Conveyor
24" Center Lug Spacing
Choke Feed Case Section
Powered Case Discharge Conveyor
Automatic Case Loading System

Controls & Automation
Control System

Allen-Bradley PLC
Allen-Bradley HMI

Electrical Controls

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Stack Light
Audible Horn
Integrated Diagnostics
Operator Interface Controls

Safety Features

Fully Interlocked Guarding
Safety Interlock Circuits
Operator Protection Systems
Centralized Safety Controls

Maintenance Features

Central Lubrication System
Accessible Service Areas
Simplified Maintenance Design

Applications

Beverage packaging
Bottled water packaging
Soft drink packaging
Juice packaging
Dairy packaging
Food packaging
Household product packaging
Personal care product packaging
Pharmaceutical packaging
Consumer goods packaging
Industrial container packaging
End-of-line automation

Products This Equipment Would Be Used For

Plastic bottles
Glass bottles
PET containers
HDPE containers
Food jars
Beverage containers
Cleaning product bottles
Personal care containers
Pharmaceutical bottles
Nutritional supplement containers
Industrial chemical containers
Consumer packaged goods

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum production speed of the ITW Hartness 875?
The machine is capable of speeds up to 30 cases per minute depending on product and case configuration.

What type of packaging machine is this?
This is an automatic drop case packer designed to load containers into corrugated shipping cases.

What case sizes can the machine accommodate?
Case sizes range from 7" to 36" long, 5.5" to 16.5" wide, and 2" to 20" high.

Does the machine include a product infeed conveyor?
Yes, the system includes a 72-inch long product infeed conveyor.

What is the purpose of the air transfer package?
The air transfer system provides gentle, low-pressure handling of lightweight or difficult-to-handle containers.

Does the machine include Allen-Bradley controls?
Yes, the case packer is equipped with Allen-Bradley PLC and Allen-Bradley HMI controls.

Are variable frequency drives included?
Yes, the machine includes VFD-controlled drives for optimized machine performance.

What safety features are installed?
The system includes interlocked guarding, stack lights, audible alarms, and integrated safety controls.

What industries commonly use automatic case packers?
Beverage, food, pharmaceutical, personal care, household products, and consumer packaged goods manufacturers commonly utilize automatic case packers.

Can this machine handle lightweight plastic containers?
Yes, the air transfer package and soft-drop loading system are specifically designed to handle lightweight and difficult-to-handle containers.

Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and installation logistics?
Yes, Aaron Equipment can coordinate inspections, dismantling, rigging, loading, transportation, export documentation, and worldwide logistics services.

Does Aaron Equipment buy and sell used packaging equipment?
Yes, Aaron Equipment actively purchases and sells used case packers, palletizers, conveyors, fillers, labelers, packaging lines, and complete manufacturing facilities worldwide.