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 Flow module, which packages the filled trays into pouches and seals them.
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 offers the ideal solution for packing boxes into RSC cartons. Boxes are reliably packed into RSC cartons in either an upright or horizontal orientation. Short lead times, a compact footprint, and an attractive entry-level price make the Case Packer a cost-effective way to quickly automate packaging processes and position your business for the future. As part of the Lightline series, it is based on proven TLM standard modules and offers Schubert quality in a standardized form.
- Lightline Case Packer for 60 cases and 20–40 outer cartons per minute
- Lightline Case Packer for 120 cases and 15 outer cartons per minute
- Lightline Case Packer for 120 cases and 20–40 outer cartons 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 designed for clearly defined packaging tasks. The product, packaging, and product orientation are determined from the outset—for example, when placing tubular pouches into boxes or packing boxes into cartons. Lightline is ideal if you’re looking for a reliable, cost-effective solution for exactly this type of application.
Lightline machines are currently available for the following tasks:
- Placing products into plastic or cardboard trays (Lightline Pickerline)
- Packaging products in flow packs (Lightline Flowpacker)
- Packaging flow packs into boxes (Lightline Cartoner)
- Packaging boxes into wrap-around outer cartons (Lightline Case Packer)
- Packaging boxes into RSC cartons (Lightline Case Packer)
- Packaging outer cartons onto pallets (Lightline Palletizer)
As soon as your requirements go beyond standardization—for example, due to a high variety of product variants or custom process steps—a custom TLM solution is the right choice.
How does Lightline differ from a custom-engineered TLM solution?
A Lightline machine is preconfigured for a specific product scenario. This reduces engineering effort, and the planning workload on your end remains manageable. This shortens time-to-market and makes for an attractive investment.
A custom TLM solution is designed entirely around your packaging task. The product line is used wherever a high degree of flexibility in products, formats, and processes is required. TLM is ideally suited for highly complex, customized applications, such as those involving a wide variety of product variants, special packaging shapes, or integrated additional processes like filling, thermoforming, or pharmaceutical applications.
Both lines are based on proven TLM standard modules and embody Schubert quality. The decision between Lightline and TLM therefore depends on your packaging task and your requirements for the packaging process. Both machine series can be combined into end-to-end lines, from tubular pouches to palletizing; a combination of Lightline machines with TLM machines is also possible.
How quickly can a Lightline machine be delivered and commissioned?
Lightline machines are designed for short delivery times and quick commissioning thanks to their preconfiguration and reduced engineering and installation requirements. The current delivery time is 4–6 months.
How do I find the right Lightline solution for my application?
The starting point is your product scenario: What product are you packaging, in what type of packaging, and according to what packing pattern? How many products per minute do you need to package, and what should the output be? This will determine which Lightline machine or combination of machines is best suited for your task. Our team will help you figure this out.
What service and spare parts support is available for Lightline machines?
Lightline machines are subject to the same service standards as Schubert TLM machines. Long-term service availability is designed to last for more than 20 years. In addition, 4YouConnect Customer Services including digital services and our standard spare parts supply are available to you.
Learn more about our service offerings here: https://www.schubert.group/en/service-en