A vertical cartoner is a machine used in the packaging industry to insert printed materials, such as information leaflets, instruction manuals, leaflets and products, into product packaging in a vertical orientation.
In this system, the cartridge is generally armed using a vacuum system, then the lower flaps of the packaging are folded and closed to manually or automatically insert products or leaflets into the cartridge, and finally, the equipment closes the upper part of the cartridge, finishing 1 packaging cycle.
It plays a key role in automating the packaging process and is frequently used in various industries, including pharmaceutical, food, personal care products and others, where it is necessary to provide detailed information about the product to the consumer. Here is what a vertical cartoner is for and how it works:
What is a vertical cartoner used for:
Insertion of printed materials: The main function of a vertical cartoner is to insert printed materials, such as information leaflets, instruction manuals, leaflets, warranty cards and others, into product packaging in a vertical orientation.
Complementing information: It allows important and regulatory information about the product to be included on the packaging, providing guidance to the user and complying with legal requirements.
Production efficiency: By automating the process of inserting printed materials, vertical cartoners improve production line efficiency, saving time and resources compared to manual insertion.
Reduced errors: Automation helps minimize human errors by ensuring printed materials are inserted correctly into each package.
How a vertical cartoner works:
The operation of a vertical cartoner may vary depending on the model and complexity, but generally follows the following steps:
Feeding printed materials: Printed materials, such as leaflets, manuals and leaflets, are fed into the machine from a magazine or hopper.
Packaging preparation: Product packaging, such as boxes or cases, are prepared manually or using a feeding system.
Insertion of printed materials: The machine inserts printed materials into packages according to the predefined packaging layout in a vertical orientation.
Packaging closing: After inserting the printed materials, the packages are closed according to the specific method, such as flap folding, gluing, twisting, among others.
Quality check (optional): Some machines include quality check systems 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.
Vertical cartoners play an important role in many industries where products need to be packaged with informational and regulatory materials in a vertical orientation. They ensure the accuracy, efficiency and consistency of the packaging process while providing important information to end users. |
