E-commerce auto bagger
The bag opens automatically, the item goes in, the bag is sealed, and the shipping label is printed on the bag beforehand: an entry step for apparel and small-item e-commerce.
The bag opens automatically, the item goes in, the bag is sealed, and the shipping label is printed on the bag beforehand: an entry step for apparel and small-item e-commerce.
An e-commerce auto bagger uses a roll of pre-opened mailers: the machine opens a bag, the operator scans the order and drops the item in, and the machine heat-seals and cuts it; the bag comes out with the shipping label already printed or applied. Many models print the next order's label on the next bag while the operator is loading, so packing and labeling become one step. It suits apparel, accessories, cosmetics and other small items that are not crushed by bagging.
Typical uses
- Outbound for apparel, footwear, bags and accessories in e-commerce
- Cosmetics and other small goods
- 3PLs serving e-commerce clients
- Re-packing returns
How to choose
- Largest item size, which sets the bag width
- Orders per hour
- Bag material: standard PE or recyclable
- Label format and WMS connection
When it is not the right choice
- Fragile, puncture-prone or crush-sensitive goods: use a carton solution
- Very different item sizes: one bag width will not cover them; check the order size distribution first
Key figures
| Speed | Published models reach about 40 bags/min with printing, up to about 60/min empty; sustained output depends on manual loading, order profile and bag material |
|---|---|
| Bags | Pre-opened bags on a roll, PE or recyclable material (recyclability depends on bag construction and local systems) |
| Label | Printed on the bag or printed and applied |
| Trigger | Scan-triggered, one bag per order |
| Interface | WMS and carrier label systems |
Figures are typical configuration ranges; exact specifications are set per project.
Options
- Automatic check-weighing
- Accumulating items of multi-item orders
- Infeed and outfeed conveyors
- Recyclable bag material
Scope of supply
- Machine, drives and control cabinet, assembled and dry-run tested before shipping
- The equipment's own control and fleet software; interfaces to your existing WMS / ERP as the project requires
- Drawings: general arrangement, foundation and anchor plan, electrical schematics
- Conformity documents for the equipment and the whole line, the split of responsibilities and the acceptance criteria are set out in the contract according to the project scope
- Spare-parts list and wear-part recommendation; a first batch can ship with the equipment
- Factory acceptance (FAT): attend in person or follow by live video
- Installation, commissioning and operator training can be included in the offer
What we need for an offer
- Product types and largest size
- Daily and peak-hour orders
- Mailer currently used
- WMS and carrier label system