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Bundle it, pack it, seal it, palletize it, wrap it, and go: ProMach offers customers a single source for all their robotic and end of line packaging needs, from standalone applications to complex packaging systems. We also provide fully integrated end of line systems that offer the shortest path to production, as well as complete project management capabilities including financial and system-performance responsibility. With entry-level to high-speed applications for nearly all industries and markets, ProMach helps all types of customers achieve better performance and create greater value.

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ProMach is your partner from start to finish. Our product brands are grouped into distinct business lines that make the most sense to our customers, covering every function of the production line: Filling, Bottling & Capping, Decorative Labeling, Flexibles & Trays, Pharma, Handling & Sterilizing, Labeling & Coding, Robotics & End of Line, and Systems & Integration.

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IPAK TF385/485/486 Tray FormersNEW

The latest generation of IPAK tray forming equipment — TF385, TF485 and TF486 — offers unmatched flexibility, reliability and efficiency.

Built on a unified platform with three frame sizes, these machines handle nearly all major tray styles in modern packaging operations, with tool-less size changeovers in under 20 minutes. The centralized platform also reduces spare parts inventory, simplifies operator training and minimizes downtime and overhead costs.

IPAK tray former machines leverage precision servo technology to consistently produce perfectly square trays, ensuring superior product protection and a polished, retail-ready appearance.

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Machine Models

TF385 Max Tray Blank Size: 38" x 51"
TF485 Max Tray Blank Size: 48" x 51"
TF486 Max Tray Blank Size: 48" x 61"

Precision Tray Forming

Servo-driven blank advance and mandrel drive, plus active compression, ensure consistently accurate, high-quality tray forming.
Low Maintenance

Self-cleaning vacuum cups improve reliability and reduce maintenance intervals.
Fast Size Changeovers

Color-coded, tool-less size changeover system with pictorial guides enables quick adjustments, even for less experienced operators.
Easy to Operate

A 10” HMI and intuitive WISE controls help operators quickly take ownership of the machine.
Built for Long Life

Premium, corrosion-resistant materials (anodized aluminum and stainless steel) ensure long-term durability.
Improved Accessibility

Enhanced access points make changeovers, maintenance and troubleshooting faster and easier.
Energy Efficient

A centralized FRC reduces pneumatic complexity, lowering energy consumption while improving overall system reliability.

Tri-Light Beacon Machine Management

Audible and visual alerts notify operators of low glue or low hopper levels to prevent unplanned downtime.
Outfeed Conveyors

Provides an efficient collection point for formed trays for stacking, loading or downstream processes.