LEADERS IN SMALL-CALIBER AMMUNITION PACKAGING MACHINERY

WE'VE PROVIDED EQUIPMENT TO THE HIGHEST-VOLUME PRODUCERS OF AMMUNITION IN THE U.S., BOTH FOR GOVERNMENT AND COMMERCIAL SUPPLIERS

DDTC Registered, MGS is an itar manufacturer and exporter

Join MGS from January 19-20 at SHOT Show

MGS will be at SHOT Show this January 19-20 in Las Vegas, NV.
Find us at booth #52405 during the Supplier Showcase.
Venetian Expo location at the Venetian 5th Floor Palazzo Ballroom.

Join MGS at SHOT Show 2026 this January 19th to January 20th at booth #52405 during the Supplier Showcase.

As a leader in ammunition packaging automation, MGS has proven expertise in both high-speed, bulk ammunition packaging as well as expanded small batch ammunition capabilities.

Stop by our booth to discuss our many solutions, such as the compact and cost-efficient KP600 cartoner, our newest ammunition packaging solution. The KP600 can run up to 30 cartons a minute with manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic loading capabilities and changeovers that take less than 10 minutes.

DDTC registered, MGS is an ITAR manufacturer and exporter. We operate with a full understanding of stringent market regulations and compliance requirements so we can create solutions tailored to ammunition industry needs.

Register for SHOT Show Supplier Showcase here.

Meet us
SHOT Show, 19 to 20 January 2026.
The Venetian Expo 5th Floor Palazzo Ballroom
Booth #52405

MGS operates in full compliance with export control regulations governing defense-related technologies and has implemented comprehensive measures to meet all applicable ITAR requirements.

We understand the need for short lead times on machinery. Our scalable technologies can help you significantly increase throughput while reducing staff and manual processes.

KP600 Features + Benefits

• Rates up to 30 cartons per minute
• Tool-free changeovers in under 10 minutes
• Entry-level base price
• Easy configuration of all tuck cartons - straight or reverse
• Packaging configuration set up data registered in recipe
• Assisted changeovers via intuitive touchscreen HMI
• Easy-access to all adjustment and maintenance points
• Bulk fed tray loading modules available for complete automation

Elevate Your packaging automation

Combining high efficiency with high performance

Our innovative methodologies take ammunition from bulk and singulate and orient it before it's placed into a carton or tray.

VersaSort™ Bulk Feeder
Our feeder features refined cartridge singulation, orientation and grouping techniques to deliver a controlled product stream. This gentle bulk-handling system minimizes recirculation, resulting in ammunition that’s as close as possible to its manufactured quality.

Cartridge Singulation Miter Starwheel and Chicane Cartridge Buffer
Our patented new technology is a connector between the VersaSort and the cartoner, serving two important functions: consistently and positively reorienting cartridges and creating a product buffer to handle bulk feed variability.

Handling High Volume Product

With Accuracy and Ensuring Product Integrity

Vision camera integration
We have vision systems available to confirm the presence of primers and projectiles. Incomplete rounds are ejected and verified to ensure customer satisfaction. We also have operator inspection stations with ergonomic seating as well as lighting and mirrors that allow for thorough cartridge quality inspection by your trained technicians.

Cartoning, case packing and palletizing
Our cartoner portfolio features a wide range of offerings, from low-speed, intermittent motion units through high-speed, continuous motion configurations. We also offer a fully automatic case packer as well as manual case packout stations, inkjet and laser carton and case printing, case labeling and several palletizer options to meet your needs.

Packaging accessories

Our product-handling expertise allows us to feed packaging accessories from bulk or magazine, singulate and orient, and position for cartridge loading. We have extensive experience incorporating accessories such as:

Dividers (aka separators)
Trays
Layer boards
Clipping

Case Study

CHALLENGE

Howell Munitions was using 45 shift workers to hand-pack 400,000 rifle rounds per day. This resulted in staffing issues and repetitive- motion injuries. In addition, the human ability to perform manual inspections for cosmetic damage drops after three hours.

SOLUTION

MGS installed a state-of-the-art round packaging line that integrated the VersaSort with a vision inspection system, Adept Cobra robot, RCS cartoner and laser printer to package up to 350 parts/minute. The VersaSort prevents cosmetic scuffing, while the new vision system never gets bored or misses a quality issue. We took ownership of the entire system, including third-party components.

This new system reduced repetitive injuries and allowed Howell to redirect 34 people to other duties. They now produce more than 2 million rounds per day, with the line paying for itself in 4½ months.

Read the full story here:

https://www.automationworld.com/home/article/13317061/integrated-line-makes-howells-ammo-packaging-bulletproof

SPEED. ACCURACY. EFFICIENCY.

Let MGS solve your toughest challenges. We'll deliver a comprehensive packaging solution to meet your specific needs.

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