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1-1. Case Sealing Rate Approximation Formula
To determine the case sealing rate for your application:
1. Obtain a representative sample of boxes in the proportion that will be run through the machine. Use as many
boxes as necessary to get an accurate sample.
Example:
1. Determine (add up) the total length of all boxes.
2. Determine (add up) the total width of all boxes.
3. Determine (add up) the total height of all boxes.
Number of boxes: _____________
Total length (inches): _____________
Total width (inches): _____________
Total height (inches): _____________
4. Divide the dimension totals by the number of boxes to determine average length, width, and height.
Total length _____________ = ____________ Average length
Number of boxes
Total width _____________ = ____________ Average width
Number of boxes
Total height _____________ = ____________ Average height
Number of boxes
800rf Case Sealing Rate (cases per minute)
Rate = 5.97 + (0.42 X ave. length) (1.06 X ave. width) + (0.72 X ave. height)