Look beyond machine price
ROI is not only the purchase cost. Consider labour time, tape use, rework, open-case complaints, operator fatigue and the value of removing a dispatch bottleneck.
Measure current manual sealing
Time how long operators spend taping cartons by hand during normal and peak periods. Include tape replacement, rework and delays when cases are not ready for palletising or dispatch.
Match automation to the saving
A semi-automatic case taper may deliver a fast improvement with modest change. A random or automatic system may be better where volume, variation or line integration creates a larger opportunity.
Build future growth into the decision
If volumes are growing, choose a machine route that can support the next stage of packing rather than solving only the current bottleneck.
Next step
For a practical recommendation, send carton dimensions, packed case weight, tape details, target output and photos of the current packing area. The aim is to match the case taper to your cartons and workflow, not to force a standard machine into the wrong process.
Use the case taper quote form or call 01494 623015.