Cartoning machine - a complete user instruction

The fully automatic cartoning machine is a vanguard technological packaging machinery in which multiple functions are integrated and it is joined by various driven forces including electricity, gas and light.

It is used for the cartoning packaging automation for medicine, food, cosmetics, hardware, household appliances, household paper packaging, and similar items. Cartoning machine can automatically fold boxes, instructions manual, insert package of material into the folded carton and complete the closure by folding the flaps and finish the tuck-in.

The "industrial revolution" in the new era is sweeping the world, and the intelligent transformation of traditional manufacturing enterprises is an inevitable trend. In the traditional assembly line production process, many traditional product packaging companies use manual methods, which not only increases production costs, but also affects the efficiency of the entire line. So there come the cartoning machines to save the labour cost and boost the packaging production efficiency.

In this instruction, we are going to cover topics such as the different types of cartoning machines, structure and functions of cartoning machines, and how to choose the right cartoning machine for your business,

Different Types of Cartoning Machines

Cartoning machines are categorized into different types according to their working process, speed and applications.

Tuck-End Application Cartoning Machines

This tuck-end application cartoning machine integrates box opening, forming, folding of flaps and tucks, and the automatic closure.

It is suitable for multi-variety and multi-specification carton packaging machines. The device structure is more user-friendly and debugging is more convenient. It can be used independently or in conjunction with other packaging machines such as weighing machines, filling machines, pillow packaging machines, material management machines, labeling machines, packing machines, etc. to form a complete set of packaging lines to form a complete set of production lines. The entire structure is made of high-quality stainless steel and aluminum alloy materials, the surface is polished, the appearance is beautiful and generous, and it is durable. The cartoning machine can replace the workload of 6-8 workers.

Adhesive Application Cartoning Machine

The adhesive application cartoning machine is suitable for health care products, food, masks, hair care products and other related industries. The cartoning machine realizes the process of carton blanks opening, forming, insertion, glue sealing with hot-melt glue, and discharge. The speed and temperature of hot melt glue is adjustable to fit various sizes and styles of cartons.

Horizontal Cartoning Machine

In the case of a horizontal cartoning machine, carton blanks are folded with the open end facing sideways. The insertion is completed by a pushrod or a series of barrel loaders either by intermittent or continuous motion.

Vertical Cartoning Machine

Vertical cartoning machines are widely used and can fully meet the needs of different types of package and materials such as medicines, food, cosmetics, skin care products, hardware, small appliances, and so on. In view of its vertical cartoning characteristics, the vertical cartoning machine is suitable for packing items that are easy to damage, relatively expensive, and the horizontal cartoning machine cannot meet its cartoning requirements well.

The main cartoning difference between a vertical cartoning packing machine and a horizontal cartoning machine is that the horizontal cartoning machine seals the box on both sides, and the product enters from one side. The vertical cartoning machine seals the box up and down, and the product enters from top to bottom.

High Speed Cartoning Machine

High speed cartoning machines are just like those others. But it can reach a higher speed of 300 cartons per minute.

How to Select the Right Cartoning Machine for Your Business

Evaluating the features of a cartoning machine is important to decide whether it is suitable for your business.

Size of the Cartoning Machine

In addition, when choosing cartoning machines from different sellers, it depends on whether they can give various specifications of the cartoning machine, so that you can pick out the cartoning machine that most fits your situation.

All in all, take a look at a few more types of cartoning machines and choose the one that suits the specifications of your processing plant.

Operational flexibility

Technologies in cartoning machine may change during the shorter or long term. Then when choosing a cartoning machine, this aspect cannot be neglected.

You really want to make sure that the cartoning machine you purchase will not fall out the advancement of packaging technology. Also, you need to sort out whether the functions of the cartoning machine you need to request can meet your current and future rate necessities.

Terms of Delivery

Fast delivery is always an advantage, and more importantly, it is required that distributors should deliver cartoning machine within the promised time limit. You can request the vendor's factory intend to guarantee all the assembling processes, including configuration, buy, gathering, testing, directing and programming done in duly time.

Packaging Line Set-up and Commissioning

The cartoning machine is usually installed in the center of the packaging line. It is important to guarantee that the cartoning machine you purchase can be associated and connected with the upstream and downstream packaging machines. Since a packaging line likewise incorporates different machines, for example, weighing machines, metal investigation machines, upstream sacking machines and wrapping machines, as well as downstream pressing machines and palletizing machines. Assuming you just get one cartoning machine, you ought to guarantee that your cartoning machines is able to coordinate with the packaging line.

Troubleshooting and Common Errors on Cartoning Machine

As a backend packaging machinery, the cartoning machine is generally utilized in different businesses thanks to its intelligence, convenience to boost packaging efficiency and saving labor. After the cartoning machine has been utilized for quite a while, it is inevitable that there will be a few errors. Let’s discuss the normal flaws of the cartoning machine you may encounter.

Carton Failed to be Folded

After the carton of the cartoning machine is sucked down, it does not form or pop up at the conveyor.?

1. First check whether the carton is too hard.
2. Check whether the position of the guide rod for placing the carton and the template for delivering the box is incorrect.
3. Check whether the small hook spring at the rear of the box template is deformed.
4. Check whether the height of the suction head of the suction box and the delivery track of the box is correct.

Shut-down with Unknow Reason

The transport line stops and reject to working

1. Stop the machine and check whether there is a lack of carton blanks on the cartoning machine
2. Pause and check whether the power supply, including the power supply part, the engine or the inverter is working properly.

Failed to Feed the Leaflet into the Cartoning Machine

1. First check whether the leaflet is properly place in the hopper
2. Check whether the suction head air is parallel to the leaflet
3. Whether the size of the leaflet are different from the original to which the machine is adapted, and the difference must be within 1mm. For the adjustment of the stacking position of the leaflet, it is appropriate to have a difference of 0.5mm from the inside of the suction head when it rises to the highest position.
4. The small leaflet separation hook above the suction head of the cartoning machine moves too early. Generally, small hooks should be inserted into the gap between the leaflets before the tip is about to drop. The adjustment of the height of the small hook takes the suction head to be 0.5mm apart from it when it is in the highest position.

Conclusion

All things considered, the cartoning machines are accessible in various kinds and aspects for you to look over. You can go with a decision for the machines relying upon your packaging automation needs. You can likewise arrange for a customized cartoning machine as long as it accommodates your situation.

Zixin Yuan - Digital Marketing Coordinator at ÉLITER Packaging Machinery Website: https://www.eliter-packaging.com