The Lightline machine range comprises preconfigured packaging machines for defined products and packaging materials across primary, secondary and tertiary packaging processes. Lightline stands for simple, well-designed and economical packaging solutions, offering a straightforward and fast entry into packaging automation.
The preconfigured machines are ideal for standard packaging applications where availability, straightforward engineering and a fast project start are priorities. They are based on proven Schubert modules and preconfigured standard solutions. This significantly reduces design and planning effort and enables short delivery and commissioning times.
All the benefits at a glance
Discover the current Lightline portfolio, from primary to tertiary packaging
Place products in trays
Lightline Pickerline
The Lightline Pickerline is a preconfigured, readily available packaging machine for placing products in plastic or cardboard trays. Its fully engineered machine modules are scalable and can be adapted to the required output.
For the next packaging step, the Pickerline can be connected to the Lightline Flowpacker, which then packs the products in their trays into flow packs.
Pack products in flow packs
Lightline Flowpacker
The Lightline Flowpacker packs unpackaged products, products that are already packaged, or products placed in trays into flow packs. It handles a range of product formats: products lying flat, standing on their side or stacked. The integrated vision systems detect the position, orientation, height and quality of the products. This helps the robots selectively pick up products that meet the required quality standards.
Thanks to its preconfigured design, the Flowpacker offers short delivery times and can be deployed quickly. It delivers the familiar efficiency and quality of a Schubert TLM system.
Pack flow-wrapped products into cartons
Lightline Cartoner
The Lightline Cartoner packs products such as bars or biscuits, which are already wrapped in flow packs, into cartons.
This preconfigured secondary packaging machine demonstrates how efficiency and space-saving design can be perfectly combined. The single-lane carton erector and vertical magazine for carton blanks enable a particularly compact design.
The Lightline Cartoner for packing flow packs into cartons is available in 4 versions for different infeed rates and carton output rates:
- Lightline Cartoner for 500 products and 60 cartons per minute
- Lightline Cartoner for 500 products and 120 cartons per minute
- Lightline Cartoner for 1000 products and 60 cartons per minute
- Lightline Cartoner for 1000 products and 120 cartons per minute
Pack cartons into wrap-around cases
Lightline Case Packer
The Lightline Case Packer packs cartons upright or lying down into wrap-around cases. This preconfigured, cost-effective machine focuses on what matters and automates this clearly defined end-of-line packaging step without complex processes or lengthy project planning.
Format changes are fully automatic, with no change parts or manual adjustments. This saves time and supports predictable workflows during operation.
The Lightline Case Packer for packing cartons into wrap-around cases is available in 4 versions for different infeed rates and case output rates:
- Lightline Case Packer for 30 cartons and 15 cases per minute
- Lightline Case Packer for 60 cartons and 15 cases per minute
- Lightline Case Packer for 120 cartons and 15 cases per minute
- Lightline Case Packer for 60 cartons and 15 cases per minute
Pack cartons into RSC cases
Lightline Case Packer
The new standard for end-of-line packaging.
The Lightline Case Packer for packing cartons into cases.
A clearly defined, simple packaging process should be automated just as simply and efficiently. No complex processes. No lengthy project planning.
This is exactly what the new Lightline Case Packer for wrap-around cases was designed for. It reliably packs cartons upright or lying down into wrap-around cases and focuses firmly on what matters. For applications that require less flexibility in terms of formats and processes, a simple, reliable and cost-effective solution is what matters.
Precise, economical and focused on what matters. Format changes are fully automatic, with no change parts or manual adjustments. This saves time, reduces downtime and makes operations more predictable.
The Lightline Case Packer for packing cartons into RSC cases is available in 4 versions for different infeed rates and case output rates:
- Lightline Case Packer for 30 cartons and 15 cases per minute
- Lightline Case Packer for 60 cartons and 15 cases per minute
- Lightline Case Packer for 120 cartons and 15 cases per minute
- Lightline Case Packer for 60 cartons and 15 cases per minute
Frequently asked questions
Which packaging applications is Lightline suitable for?
Lightline is suitable for defined product scenarios and simple packaging tasks with lower process complexity.
For complex or customer-specific requirements that demand a high degree of flexibility and customisation in the packaging process, a custom-engineered TLM solution is an option.
How does Lightline differ from a custom-engineered TLM solution?
A Lightline machine is preconfigured for a defined product scenario – for example, packing flow packs into cartons. This means that little individual design work is required, and the project planning effort on the customer’s side also remains low. This allows the machine to be made available quickly.
A custom-engineered TLM solution is tailored to your packaging requirements and offers a high degree of flexibility for complex or varied processes.
Both product lines use standard TLM modules and offer the same Schubert quality.
Which Lightline machines are available?
The Lightline portfolio comprises the following machine types:
Primary packaging:
Lightline Pickerline: places products in trays.
Lightline Flowpacker: packs products into flow packs. Both machine types can be scaled flexibly.
Secondary packaging:
Lightline Cartoner: packs flow packs into cartons.
Lightline Case Packer: packs cartons into wrap-around cases.
Selectable option packages allow further configuration of the Lightline base machine.
How quickly can a Lightline machine be delivered and commissioned?
Thanks to their preconfigured design and reduced engineering and installation effort, Lightline machines are designed for short delivery times and fast commissioning. Clarify delivery time details.
What service and spare parts support is available for Lightline machines?
Lightline machines are also covered by our service commitment for over 20 years, 4YouConnect Customer Services and our usual spare parts supply.