APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOADING LAYERS OF CONTAINERS TOGETHER WITH AN INSERT

摘要

Apparatus (1) is provided for loading a layer of containers such as bottles (2) of milk in a packing pattern onto a trolley (3). A loader (9, 10) loads a layer of containers (2) in a packing pattern onto the trolley (3). Slip sheets (13) are formed in situ. Positioning means is provided for causing a slip sheet (13) to be positioned between layers of containers (2) in the trolley (3). The slip sheets (13) are formed from a roll of material (11, 12) which is fed out at a rate to match the rate at which the loader (9, 10) loads a layer of containers onto the trolley (3).