Introduction to cartoning machines:

A fully automatic cartoning machine is a paper box packaging machine that automatically loads products into prefabricated paper boxes or cardboard boxes and completes the folding and sealing of the boxes. There are a variety of sealing methods to choose from, including tongue insertion, glue application, and bottom fastening. The front end can be equipped with devices for counting, sorting, and folding instruction cards, while the rear end can be connected to a labeling machine, manipulator, and packing line to achieve a fully automatic packaging line.

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Cartoning Machine
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Cartoning Machine Structure and Workflow:

  • 1. Paper Box Silo: Orderly storage and automatic separation of flattened prefabricated paper box blanks. Vacuum suction cups are used to stabilize the box retrieval.
  • 2. Carton forming and opening: The carton board is picked up by the upper suction cup, and the lower suction cup, push rod, corner folder and other mechanisms open and form the carton.
  • 3. Product conveyance and positioning: Connect to the front end bagging machine, or manually place the products to be boxed into the hopper. The electric eye detects the material, transmits it to the Siemens PLC, and opens the box.
  • 4. Product Loading: Products are gently pushed into the opened paper box using push rods, robotic arms, suction cups, or drop mechanisms.
  • 5. Lid Folding and Sealing: There are two main methods. Tongue insertion: Mechanical structures insert the lid's tongue into the box body. Adhesive hot sealing: Hot melt glue is applied using a glue gun, then the lid is pressed to seal.
Introduction to Cartoning Machine

Boxed products:

  • Food and beverages: bagged snacks, bagged powders, bagged sauces, tea bags, seasonings, candies and chocolates, stick-pack instant beverages, health supplement bottles.
  • Pharmaceuticals and medical devices: medicine bottles, medicine blisters, blister packs, syringes, test kits, medical devices.
  • Personal care and cosmetics: cosmetic bottles, skincare products, soap, toothpaste.
  • Electronics: wireless headphones, power banks, chargers, power accessories, electronic components.
  • Hardware and industrial products: tool sets, small parts, stationery, razor blades.
Cartoning Machine Packaging Materials

Cartoning Machine Applicable Box Types:

  • Tongue type (straight insertion, front and back insertion), glue type, snap-bottom type
Cartoning Machine Box Shape

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: Can the automatic cartoning machine be connected to our front-end equipment?

A: It is completely feasible and an ideal solution! Foshan SUK specializes in providing complete line automation solutions. We will make a material sorting and transfer line based on the feed speed of the front-end packing machine. This can achieve full automation of the entire packaging process from product packaging to box sealing.

Q: What are the requirements for paper boxes and products?

A: Gray cardboard: 300-350g/m³ or white cardboard: 250-350g/m³ should be used. The product should be regular and not easily deformed. It is recommended that a cartoning machine only pack one type of product and paper box, because a cartoning machine is automated equipment, not intelligent equipment. Adjustments take more time.

Q: What information do I need to provide when inquiring about purchasing a cartoning machine?

A: The length, width, and height of the carton (shape picture). The sealing method. The length, width, height, and picture of the product. Speed requirements and production capacity.

Choose Foshan SUK to build your intelligent packaging production line! Investing in a fully automatic cartoning machine is an important step in achieving packaging automation and enhancing corporate competitiveness. Foshan SUK not only provides high-performance, highly reliable single machines, but also tailors complete automation solutions for you, from front-end packaging (such as vertical packaging machines, premade bag packing machines, and pillow packaging machines) to back-end cartoning, boxing, and palletizing.