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Combi America offers new features for 2EZ Case Erector / Bottom Taper. New EZ adjustment system, and quick release slideout tapehead, allows easier changeovers and maintenance. New stainless steel epoxy finish offers greater durability.

CANTON, OH. April 8, 1998 Combi America today announced new improvements to the 2EZ Case Erector / Bottom Taper. In response to customer feedback and continuing research and development, the 2EZ incorporates innovative new features without a price increase.

New Easy Adjustment System  The operator utilizes a scale on the machine to measure the height and width of the box, indicators at each adjustment point are cranked to the corresponding measurements. The new adjustment system assures quick changeovers with no guesswork.

New Snap Release Slideout Tapehead  for fast tape roll changes, slides the tapehead completely out of the machine, where it can also be lifted out for easy maintenance.

Steel-It Finish  New standard finish is a two part epoxy primer, with a two part stainless steel pigment epoxy finish coat. This new coating process offers high resistance to abrasion and corrosion.

This affordable system can accommodate a wide range of case types and sizes from 8"x5"x5" to 20"x16"x18". Case types include regular slotted cases (RSC) square cases, half slotted cases (HSC), short wide, long narrow, and inconsistent corrugated supplies. The system can erect corrugated board weights from 150lb. B-flute to a 350lb. double wall at speeds up to 12 cases per minute.

The 2EZ is constructed with quality materials and components, starting with a welded tubular steel frame. All welds are ground, and the frame is primed and painted with a 2 part stainless steel pigment epoxy coating. Components include Mac air valves, Allen Bradley Micrologix PLC controls, heavy duty vacuum pump, self cleaning vacuum system, and all stainless steel contact parts. All other components are plated or coated with a baked on powder finish.

Combi America is a leading supplier of medium speed packaging systems to industries throughout the western hemisphere.  Combi offers a wide range of packaging solutions, from ready to ship case erectors and sealers, to custom system integration.