USED HAMRICK CHALLENGER

Manufacturer
Hamrick Manufacturing
Product Overview
The Used Hamrick Challenger Automatic Drop Style Case Packer is a fully automatic, high-speed packaging system designed to efficiently load bottles, containers, jars, and similar products into corrugated shipping cases. Rated for production speeds of up to 25 cases per minute, this drop packer is ideal for beverage, food, personal care, household products, pharmaceutical, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing facilities.
Serial Number 06-1475, this machine features four stainless steel container lane dividers capable of handling up to three lanes of product, along with stainless steel covers, a stainless steel drip pan/chain return pan, and an air cylinder-operated case lift mechanism with powered belt case discharge. The integrated 15-inch tabletop conveyor utilizes two 7.5-inch tabletop chains to provide smooth product handling into the packing station.
The machine is equipped with an Allen-Bradley SLC 5/03 PLC, Allen-Bradley PanelView 300 HMI, right-hand operator control station with emergency stop, packing head safety enclosure with interlocks, stack light, and threaded leveling legs. One existing change part is included for packing 3-inch diameter round containers in patterns ranging from 2x2 through 2x6.
Designed for reliable, automated case packing, this Hamrick Challenger provides an excellent solution for medium- to high-speed packaging operations.

Note: This listing includes the case packer and one existing change part for 3-inch diameter round containers. Case erectors, sealers, conveyors beyond those described, and additional change parts are included only if specifically stated.

Specifications

Specification
Details

Manufacturer
Hamrick Manufacturing

Model
Challenger

Condition
Used

Serial Number
06-1475

Equipment Type
Automatic Drop Style Case Packer

Maximum Production Speed
Up to 25 Cases per Minute*

Product Lanes
Up to 3 Lanes

Lane Dividers
(4) Stainless Steel

Covers
Stainless Steel

Drip Pan
Stainless Steel Chain Return/Drip Pan

Case Lift
Air Cylinder Operated

Case Discharge
Powered Belt

Integrated Conveyor
15" Wide Tabletop Conveyor

Conveyor Chains
(2) x 7.5" Tabletop Chains

Controls
Allen-Bradley SLC 5/03 PLC

HMI
Allen-Bradley PanelView 300

Control Panel
Right-Hand Operator Station with E-Stop

Safety
Packing Head Enclosure with Safety Interlocks

Indicator
Stack Light

Bottle Conveyor Height
48"

Case Conveyor Height
21"

Included Change Parts
(1) Set for 2x2 through 2x6 Pattern, 3" Diameter Round Containers

Electrical
480 Volt, 3 Phase, 60 Hz

*Actual production rates depend on product size, case configuration, and application.

Features

Automatic drop-style case packing
Up to 25 cases per minute
Stainless steel product lane dividers
Handles up to three product lanes
Stainless steel protective covers
Stainless steel drip/chain return pan
Air-operated case lift mechanism
Powered belt case discharge
15-inch integrated tabletop conveyor
Allen-Bradley SLC 5/03 PLC controls
Allen-Bradley PanelView 300 touchscreen interface
Right-hand operator control station
Safety enclosure with interlocked guarding
Stack light status indicator
Includes change parts for 3-inch round containers

Applications
The Hamrick Challenger is commonly used for packaging:

Plastic bottles
Glass bottles
Food containers
Beverage containers
Personal care products
Household chemicals
Pharmaceutical containers*
Nutraceutical bottles
Jars
Cans
Industrial containers
Consumer packaged goods

*Subject to product compatibility and applicable regulatory requirements.

Common Industries

Beverage manufacturing
Food processing
Consumer packaged goods (CPG)
Personal care products
Household products
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Nutraceutical production
Chemical manufacturing
Contract packaging
Industrial manufacturing

Products This Case Packer Is Used For

Automatic case packers
Drop pack case packers
Bottle case packers
Container packaging systems
End-of-line packaging equipment
Automated case loading machines
Beverage packaging equipment
Food packaging machinery
Consumer goods packaging systems
Corrugated case packing equipment
Industrial packaging machinery
High-speed case packing systems

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum production speed?
The Hamrick Challenger is rated for up to 25 cases per minute, depending on the product, case size, and packing configuration.
What type of products can this machine package?
The case packer is designed to automatically load bottles, jars, containers, cans, and similar products into corrugated shipping cases.
What control system is installed?
The machine is equipped with an Allen-Bradley SLC 5/03 PLC and an Allen-Bradley PanelView 300 HMI for machine control and operator interface.
What change parts are included?
The machine includes one existing change part for 3-inch diameter round containers, supporting packing patterns from 2x2 through 2x6.
What safety features are included?
The Challenger features a packing head safety enclosure with interlocks, emergency stop, and a stack light indicator for safe operation.
Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics?
Yes. Aaron Equipment can coordinate dismantling, professional crating, freight, export documentation, and worldwide shipping logistics for case packers, packaging machinery, and complete production lines.