Multiple-mode case erector

A case erector including:

• a case opener;
• a case pusher;
• a plunger;
• a case formation die including an opening structured to erect a plunger case upon impact by the plunger;
• and
• erector circuitry configured to:
• in a slotted-case mode:
• deactivate the plunger;
• actuate the case opener to erect a slotted case by opening the slotted case allowing a flap of the slotted case to fold unobstructed by other portions of the slotted case;
• and
• drive the case pusher to push the slotted case past the case formation die without impact by the plunger;
• and
• in a plunger-case mode:
• deactivate the case opener;
• drive the case pusher to push a plunger case past the case opener;
• and
• drive the plunger to impact the plunger case when the plunger case is in position to be received by the case formation die.

A case erector,

• the case erector adjustable to transition between a slotted-case mode and a plunger-case mode;
• and
• the case erector including:
• a plunger adjustable from a point exceeding a plunger clear threshold to a plunger ready position for transition to the plunger-case mode, the plunger adjustable to a point exceeding a plunger clear threshold for transition to the slotted-case mode;
• an
• a case opener including an arm adjustable to a point exceeding an opener clear threshold for transition to the plunger-case mode, the arm adjustable to from a point exceeding an opener clear threshold to an opener ready position for the slotted-case mode;