190 PACKING IN CASES 



cries. The can caser receives the labeled cans from the labeling 

 machine, stacks them into layers, places the layers of cans into 

 the case and automatically pushes off the filled case, while a 

 new layer of cans is pushed forward. It is obvious that the 

 mechanical can caser makes the work of packing the cans easier 

 and accelerates its speed. 



Marking the Cases. One end of each case is stenciled with 

 the number of the batch ; over the other end is pasted a case 

 label, representing, enlarged, the brand of the label on the cans 

 within. In the place of the case label, the respective brand may 

 be printed on or burnt into the wood. The burnt stenciling is 



Fig*. 80. Burt caser 



Courtesy of Burt Machine Co. 



usually done by the manufacturer of the shocks. One side of 

 each case is usually marked "Condensed Milk" or "Evaporated 

 Milk," as the case may be; the other "Keep in cool, dry place." 

 If sweetened condensed milk is exposed to excessive heat for a 

 considerable length of time, as is often the case in storehouses 

 or in the hold of steamers, where the cases may be stowed against 

 the boiler room, it becomes brown, thickens rapidly and develops 

 a stale flavor. Evaporated milk also darkens when exposed to 

 heat and depreciates in flavor. It should, therefore, be kept in 

 a cool place. The humidity of the storage room has no effect on 

 the condensed milk proper, the cans being hermetically sealed. 



