Horizontal Cartoning Machine

Introduction

A Horizontal Cartoning Machine (also known as side-load cartoner) automates the insertion of products—such as bottles, blister packs, sachets, tubes, and flow-wrapped items—into pre-formed cartons from the side. Equipped with servo mechanisms, vacuum suction, and pneumatic toggles, these machines deliver high-speed, precise packaging for pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, electronics, and FMCG industries.

Specifications

Attribute	Details
Operation Mode	Intermittent or continuous motion
Speed	60–400 cartons/min (typical auto-machine: 80–200 CPM; semi-auto: 20–80 CPM)
Carton Size Range	L: 60–280 mm, W: 20–114 mm, H: 12–178 mm (varies per model)
Power Requirements	3–7.5 kW; 220–440 V, 50/60 Hz; air: ~6–8 bar
Machine Footprint	Mid to large benches: 3–4 m long, 1.2–2 m wide, ~2 m tall; weight 800–2,500 kg
Changeover Time	Quick adjustments: ~5–30 min

Design & Functionality

1. Product Infeed System – Belt or accumulating chain to align items for insertion
2. Carton Magazine & Erector – Pre-glued cartons opened via suction/pneumatic arms
3. Insertion Module – Servo-driven pushers ensure gentle loading
4. Closure & Sealing – Options include tuck, hot-melt glue, or tamper-evident sealing
5. Control System – PLC and HMI touch-screen interface for presets, fault diagnostics, and speed control
6. Frame Construction – Stainless or powder-coated steel with balcony-style enclosures for hygiene and cleanability

Industries & Applications

• Pharmaceuticals: vials, syringes, blisters; supports serialization/compliance
• Food & Beverage: snack bars, multipacks, sachets
• Cosmetics & Electronics: tubes, jars, ESD-sensitive items

Key Features & Benefits

• High Throughput: Speeds up to 400 min⁻¹ in continuous models
• Product Safety: Gentle servo insertion reduces product damage
• Quick Changeovers: Tool-free adjustments enable setups in under 15 min
• Flexible Formats: Compatible with tray, sleeve, and gable-top cartons
• Traceability & Compliance: Barcode readers, serialization, and product inspection integration
• Hygienic Construction: Designed for easy cleaning with safe separation of mech/electrical components

Parab Conveyor Systems' Offering

• Fully Automated or Semi-Auto models from 60 to 400+ CPM
• Intermittent & Continuous options to match production needs
• Complete Format Range: Cartons 60–280 mm L, 20–114 mm W, 12–178 mm H
• Servo & PLC Controls: HMI interface, recipe memory, remote diagnostics
• Compliance-ready: GMP/FDA/CE conformant with balcony guards and cleanable frame
• Optional Modules: Leaflet/booklet insertion, in-feed from tubes/sachets, coding, vision checks, and reject systems
• Quick-Change Tooling: <15 min carton changeover, easy part swaps
• Support Package: CAD layout, site install, staff training, preventive maintenance, spares kits

Common Use Cases

• Vaccine and blister pack cartoning in pharmaceuticals
• Snack bar and confection multipack cartoning
• Cosmetic tubes and jar boxing
• ESD cartons for electronic board packaging

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