Abstract: A method for carrying out a multi-layered packaging system, comprising providing a plurality of packagings, moving said plurality of packagings by means of a first movement device, bringing a first group of packagings of said plurality of packagings into a collection zone (ZP), collecting by means of said transfer device having two degrees of freedom dais first group of packagings and moving said transfer device in accordance with a vertical component towards a bundling zone (ZA) of a bundling device to activate a second retention element of said bundling device so as to collect said first group of packagings, moving again said transfer device into said collection zone (ZP) and starting to move said first movement device so as to bring a second group of packagings towards said collection zone (ZP) before said transfer device arrives in said collection zone (ZP), moving said transfer device by bringing said second group of packagings into said bundling zone (ZA) in such a manner that said second group of packa

Abstract: A method for packaging products in boxes comprises the steps of: a) providing a plurality of boxes in a folded configuration, b) collecting one box in the folded configuration and modifying the configuration thereof so as to bring it into an open configuration which is suitable for containing said products, c) verifying the conformity of the box in the open configuration with at least one predetermined quality parameter, and d) if the box in the open configuration complies with the quality parameter, introducing the products into the box, otherwise e) if the box in the open configuration does not comply with the quality parameter, returning the box to the folded configuration.

Abstract: Improved product handling and transfer apparatus includes rotatable product buckets for receiving product and re-orienting product for packaging in diverse configurations or containers. Buckets preferably include channels spanned by deposited product or receiving product therein, with bucket turning as appropriate to a packaging configuration. Flat bottom buckets and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: System and methods for providing a transfer of products with the ability to match speed and position, and to change the incoming products from a narrow-edge-leading orientation to broad-edge-leading orientation, and to convey the products to a location to be grouped and transferred.

Abstract: Improved product handling and transfer apparatus includes rotatable product buckets for receiving product and re-orienting product for packaging in diverse configurations or containers. Buckets preferably include channels spanned by deposited product or receiving product therein, with bucket turning as appropriate to a packaging configuration. Flat bottom buckets and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Improved product handling and transfer apparatus includes rotatable product buckets for receiving product and re-orienting product for packaging in diverse configurations or containers. Buckets preferably include channels spanned by deposited product or receiving product therein, with bucket turning as appropriate to a packaging configuration. Flat bottom buckets and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Improved product handling and transfer apparatus includes rotatable product buckets for receiving product and re-orienting product for packaging in diverse configurations or containers. Buckets preferably include channels spanned by deposited product or receiving product therein, with bucket turning as appropriate to a packaging configuration. Flat bottom buckets and methods are disclosed.