Question 1

What is a case sealer, and what does the CE-662 do?

Accepted Answer

A case sealer — also called a carton sealer, case taper or box taping machine — is a machine that tapes cardboard boxes shut. Picture the brown shipping boxes that paper towels, bottled drinks or canned food arrive in at the store, with a strip of packing tape across the top and bottom. A case sealer puts that tape on for you. The Cleveland Equipment CE-662 tapes the top and bottom of a box in one pass. Here's how it works:

Fold the box's top and bottom flaps closed.
Push the box into the machine.
Belts on the left and right grab the sides of the box and pull it through.
Tape heads above and below the box lay tape along both seams.
The tape is cut, and the sealed box comes out the other end ready to stack or ship.

Question 2

Is there a machine that tapes boxes closed for you instead of using a tape gun?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A semi-automatic case sealer like the CE-662 does the taping you'd otherwise do with a handheld tape gun. Instead of taping the top of each box, flipping it over and taping the bottom, the operator closes the flaps and pushes the box in. The CE-662 tapes the top and bottom at the same time and can seal up to 2,400 boxes an hour. Every box gets the same straight seal, nobody has to flip heavy boxes, and the machine plugs into a standard 110V outlet with no compressed air needed.

Question 3

What's the difference between the CE-662 models, and which one do I need?

Accepted Answer

All four models are side-belt, semi-automatic uniform case sealers that tape the top and bottom of a box in one pass. Pick the one that fits your largest box and your packing area:

CE-662: the standard model, for boxes up to 20 in. wide and 20 in. tall.
CE-662H3: for tall boxes, up to 38 in. tall and 20 in. wide.
CE-662WH3: for boxes that are both wide and tall, up to 27 in. wide and 37 in. tall.
CE-662SS: the standard model in stainless steel, with the same 20 in. by 20 in. range, for damp, cold or food packing areas.

Measure the width and height of the biggest box you'll run. If it's within 20 by 20 inches, it fits the CE-662 or CE-662SS.

Question 4

How much does the CE-662 cost?

Accepted Answer

Here are Cleveland Equipment's prices for each model, with shipping calculated at checkout:

CE-662: $4,299.00
CE-662H3: $5,159.00
CE-662WH3: $5,790.00
CE-662SS (stainless steel): $9,640.00

All four are sold on the same product page; choose yours from the Model menu.

Question 5

What box sizes can the CE-662 seal?

Accepted Answer

There's no maximum box length on any CE-662 model. Width and height ranges by model:

CE-662 and CE-662SS: 4.5 to 20 in. wide and 3 to 20 in. tall.
CE-662H3: 4.5 to 20 in. wide and 3 to 38 in. tall.
CE-662WH3: 4.75 to 27 in. wide and 4.5 to 37 in. tall.

On the CE-662 and CE-662SS, a box that's taller than it is long may not be suitable, so check with us before you plan on one. For boxes larger than these ranges, call 866-888-6327 to ask about capacity.

Question 6

How fast is the CE-662?

Accepted Answer

Every CE-662 model can seal up to 2,400 boxes an hour, with belts running at 65 feet per minute. At that speed, a 20-inch-long box passes through the tape heads in about a second and a half. Because the CE-662 is semi-automatic, your actual output depends on how quickly the operator closes the flaps and feeds boxes in.

Question 7

What does side belt drive mean on a case sealer?

Accepted Answer

It describes how the machine moves the box. On the CE-662, two heavy-duty belts grip the left and right sides of the box and carry it through the tape heads, which keeps the box square while it's sealed. Side-mounted compression rollers press the sides in for a tight seal, and dual masts with twin lead screws hold the top tape head steady at your box height.

Question 8

Should I choose the CE-662 or the CE-551TB?

Accepted Answer

Both are semi-automatic uniform case sealers that tape the top and bottom of a box in one pass. The difference is how they move the box and how big they go:

CE-551TB: belts on the top and bottom of the box pull it through. It handles boxes up to 19.7 in. wide and 19.7 in. tall, comes with 2-inch or 3-inch tape heads, and starts at $2,925.00.
CE-662: belts on both sides of the box pull it through and keep it square. It seals up to 2,400 boxes an hour, starts at $4,299.00, and comes in taller, wider and stainless steel versions for boxes up to 27 in. wide or 38 in. tall.

Choose the CE-551TB for a lower-cost machine for everyday box sizes. Choose the CE-662 for side-belt drive, larger boxes or stainless steel.

Question 9

Does the CE-662 need compressed air or special power?

Accepted Answer

No. Every CE-662 model is a plug-in machine that runs on standard 110V, single-phase, 60 Hz power, rated at 10 amps. It doesn't use compressed air, so you don't need an air compressor or air lines at the packing station.

Question 10

How do you change the CE-662 over to a different box size?

Accepted Answer

The CE-662 is a uniform case sealer, which means you set it for one box size and run that size until the job is done. Changeover takes two crank handles: one raises or lowers the top tape head to your box height, and the other moves the side belts in or out to your box width. Box length needs no adjustment. If your line sends different box sizes through one after another, look at a random case sealer such as the CE-655, which adjusts to each box automatically.

Question 11

Can the CE-662 fold the box flaps for you?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with an add-on. The standard CE-662 is built for boxes whose flaps are closed by hand as the box goes in. With the optional flap folder add-on, the CE-662 folds the box flaps down as the box feeds in, then tapes the top and bottom in the same pass, so the operator has less to do by hand. The CE-662 product page has a video of it running with a box stabilizer and a 3-flap folder. Call 866-888-6327 for pricing or to add the flap folder to your order.

Question 12

Why choose the stainless steel CE-662SS?

Accepted Answer

The CE-662SS is the standard CE-662 built in stainless steel. Stainless steel resists rust and corrosion and is easier to keep clean, which makes the CE-662SS a good fit for food, beverage, dairy and other plants with damp, cold or sanitation-sensitive packing areas. It seals the same box range as the standard model, 4.5 to 20 in. wide and 3 to 20 in. tall, at up to 2,400 boxes an hour. If you plan to wash the machine down, call us first to make sure it fits your cleaning routine.

Question 13

What features come standard on every CE-662?

Accepted Answer

Every CE-662 model includes:

Plug-in operation on standard 110V power, with no compressed air
Top and bottom sealing in one pass
Heavy-duty side-belt drives that keep cases square
Side-mounted compression rollers for tight seals
Dual masts with twin lead screws for stability
Adjustable leg supports
Easy box-size changeover with two crank handles

The CE-662H3 and CE-662WH3 also come with casters as standard.

Question 14

How big is the CE-662, and how much does it weigh?

Accepted Answer

The standard CE-662 and the stainless CE-662SS measure 52.36 in. long, 38 in. wide and 56 in. high, and weigh 350 lb. The CE-662H3 and CE-662WH3 take up 51.5 by 38 in. of floor space. Every model has adjustable leg supports, so you can level the machine and line it up with your packing table or conveyor.

Question 15

How do I get a quote or help choosing a CE-662 model?

Accepted Answer

Call Cleveland Equipment at 866-888-6327 or email sales@clevelandequipment.com. To get the right model the first time, send us:

The length, width and height of your smallest and largest boxes
How many boxes you need to seal per hour or per shift
Whether the machine will run in a damp, cold or food packing area

Cleveland Equipment is based at 540 Tasman Street, Madison, WI 53714.

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