A horizontal cartoner is an industrial machine that combines the functions of a cartoner and a cartoner in a horizontal configuration. It is designed to automate the process of packaging products in boxes or cases, while inserting printed materials, such as information leaflets, instruction manuals, leaflets and others, into packages horizontally.
In short, it arms the cartridge and, using horizontal insertion arms, pushes the product onto the lateral insertion belt.
The cartridge is generally armed with suction cups with vacuum suction cups.
Here is what a horizontal type carton packaging machine is for and how it works:
What is a horizontal carton packaging machine used for:
Product packaging: The main function of a horizontal cartoner packaging machine is to pack products in boxes or cases, creating primary or secondary packaging.
Insertion of printed materials: At the same time, it inserts printed materials, such as information leaflets, instruction manuals, leaflets, warranty cards and others, into packaging, ensuring that important information about the product is available to the end user.
Production efficiency: By automating the packaging and insertion process of printed materials in a horizontal configuration, these machines improve production line efficiency, saving time and resources.
Reduced errors: Automation helps minimize human errors by ensuring printed materials are inserted correctly into each package.
How a horizontal carton packaging machine works:
The operation of a horizontal carton packaging machine may vary depending on the model and complexity, but generally follows the following steps:
Product feeding: Products to be packaged are fed into the machine, usually from an infeed conveyor, in a horizontal configuration.
Feeding of printed materials: Printed materials, such as leaflets, manuals and leaflets, are fed into the machine from a magazine or hopper in a horizontal configuration.
Package formation: The machine creates packages, usually from a flat sheet of cardboard or paperboard, in a horizontal configuration. The material is shaped and folded to form the packaging structure.
Product positioning: Products are positioned in packages according to the predefined packaging layout in a horizontal configuration.
Insertion of printed materials: The machine inserts the printed materials into the packaging, generally positioning them next to the packaged products horizontally.
Packaging closing: After inserting the products and printed materials, the machine closes the packages, sealing them hermetically according to the specific method in a horizontal configuration.
Quality check (optional): Some machines include quality check systems in a horizontal configuration to ensure that printed materials have been inserted correctly and that the packaging is properly sealed.
Unloading finished packaging: The complete packaging, with the products and printed materials inserted, is ready to be sent for final packaging in larger boxes or for the next stage of the production process, in a horizontal configuration.
Horizontal carton packaging machines play an important role in many industries where products need to be packaged with informational and regulatory materials. They ensure the accuracy, efficiency and consistency of the packaging process while providing important information to end users in a horizontal configuration. |
