Packaging machine and method for closing containers

摘要

A packaging machine for closing containers ( 5 ) is provided having a supply device ( 1, 2 ) for supplying containers ( 5 ) to be closed; a removal device ( 11 ) for removing closed containers ( 5'' ); and a closing device ( 25 ) between the supply device ( 1, 2 ) and the removal device ( 11 ). The closing device ( 25 ) is arranged lateral of a main transport path ( 8 ) of the containers ( 5 ) from the supply device ( 2 ) to the removal device ( 11 ) and a device is provided which transports at least one container ( 5 ) to be closed into the closing device ( 25 ) by means of a linear motion while transporting at least one closed container ( 5'' ) out from the closing device ( 25 ).