Cartoning Machine

SINDA is the manufacturer of the cartoning machines. The HCM series cartoning machines are designed by SINDA and are manufactured in strict accordance with the pharmaceutical industry’s “GMP” requirements. The folding and transmission of instruction manuals, carton forming, and rear pushing mechanisms meet European and American standards.

The HCM series is a high-performance, continuous cartoning machine that integrates mechanical, optical, electrical, and pneumatic technologies. It can form a packaging production line with other ancillary equipment.

Horizontal Cartoning Machines for Blisters:

Function: These machines are designed to handle blister packs, which are commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry.

Features:

Automatic loading of blister packs into pre-formed cartons.
Integration with blister packing machines for seamless operation.
Options for leaflet insertion, coding, and tamper-evident sealing.
High-speed operations with precision to ensure proper alignment and insertion of blisters.

Horizontal Cartoning Machines for Bottles:

Function: These machines can be designed to load bottles horizontally or vertically into cartons.

Features:

Automatic bottle orientation and loading.
Suitable for various bottle sizes and shapes.
Secure sealing to prevent movement within the carton.
Integration with bottling lines for continuous operation.

Horizontal Cartoning Machines for Sachets:

Function: Designed to pack flat sachets (like instant coffee, sugar packets, or pharmaceutical sachets) into cartons.

Features:

Automatic counting and stacking of sachets before insertion.
High-speed operation to handle multiple sachets per carton.
Flexibility to handle different sachet sizes and configurations.
Options for additional features like leaflet insertion, coding, and tamper-evident sealing.

Horizontal Cartoning Machines for Tubes:

Function: Designed to pack tubes (such as toothpaste, ointments, creams) into cartons.

Features:

Automatic loading of tubes into the formed cartons.
Capable of handling multiple tube sizes with quick changeover.
Options for leaflet insertion and coding.
Gentle handling to avoid damaging the tubes.

Applications of Cartoning Machines

Cartoning machines are widely used across various industries:

Pharmaceuticals: For blister packs, sachets, ointments, vials, ampoules, oral liquids, aerosols, and sprays.
Food Industry: For products like powdered milk, tea, coffee, bread, pastries, butter, sausages, ice cream, biscuits, etc.
Daily Use and Cosmetics: For toothpaste, soap, masks, gloves, insulated cups, facial masks, creams, lipsticks, towels, tissues, sanitary napkins, cotton pads, stationery, toys, and crafts.
Healthcare: For condoms and health supplements.
Hardware: For batteries, throttles, calculators, bulbs, switches, sockets, foil rolls, cling film, plastic products, relays, etc.

Working Principle of Cartoning Machines

Feeding Sections:

Instruction manual feed.
Product feed.
Carton feed.

Operation Steps:

Place empty cartons in the carton feed section. The machine automatically recognizes the size and shape of the carton, opening it at a right angle and moving it to the filling area.
Load products and instruction manuals into their respective feeds. The machine will automatically load items into the cartons based on preset parameters.
Seal the cartons using tongue-insert, glued, mixed, labeled, unfolding, or self-locking methods. The quality of the sealing is crucial and depends on the carton structure and the accuracy of machine adjustments.

Video of Cartoning Machine

Special Features for Pharmaceutical Industry

Batch Flexibility: Capable of handling changes in production batches.

Insertion of Instruction Manuals: Required for pharmaceutical products.

Printing Capabilities: Ability to print production dates, batch numbers, expiration dates, and regulatory codes on cartons.

Counting and Quality Inspection: Includes features for counting cartons and checking the quality of internal packaging.

Selecting a Cartoning Machine

Production Monitoring: Track the production schedule and equipment status.

Design and Durability:Ensure the machine has a robust and durable design with high-quality components.

Manufacturer Experience: Choose a manufacturer with a proven track record in mechanical design and application.

Knowledge of Cartons: The manufacturer should understand carton specifications to ensure the machine functions as required.

Supplier Reputation:Consider the supplier’s reputation and reliability for long-term support and service.

Customization: Select a supplier who can customize the machine to meet specific product requirements.

Future Proofing:Ensure the machine can adapt to future product changes.

Integration Capabilities:The machine should integrate seamlessly with existing production lines.

Advantages and Features of HCM Series Cartoning Machines

Versatility: Suitable for pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and daily-use products.
Automation: Performs feeding, carton opening, product insertion, batch printing, carton sealing, and waste rejection.
Compact and User-Friendly: Compact design, reasonable layout, and easy operation with servo/stepper motor drives and PLC control systems.
Material Saving: Uses photoelectric tracking to avoid empty carton wastage.
Easy Adjustment: Fast and easy size adjustments without changing molds.
Safety Features: Automatic shutdown for incomplete product insertion and overload protection.
Integration: Can link with blister packers, bottle lines, pillow packers, and three-dimensional packers.
Optional Features: Optional flip-top safety guards, hot melt glue systems, and various automatic feeders and cartoning systems.

Benefits of Using a Cartoning Machine

Labor Cost Reduction: Reduces labor costs and improves productivity while maintaining speed, accuracy, and stability.
Prevention of Contamination: Direct connection with production lines to prevent secondary contamination.
Longevity: Typically has a lifespan of 6-10 years, replacing the need for multiple workers over extended periods.

Purchasing Considerations

Product Specifications: Provide the shape, size, and quantity of the products to be cartoned.
Carton Dimensions and Sealing Method: Provide carton size and sealing method for appropriate machine recommendations.
Production Volume: Indicate production requirements for appropriate machine model selection.
Integration Needs: Specify if the machine needs to connect with other production equipment.
Power Supply: Indicate the power voltage for appropriate electrical component configuration.
Compressed Air Requirements: Specify air pressure and consumption needs; compressors are not included but can be provided if needed.

Maintenance and Care

Post-Production Cleaning: Disconnect power and clean the machine after production stops.
Component Inspection: Regularly check for worn parts and replace or repair as needed.
Lubrication: Add lubrication after prolonged use.
Periodic Overhaul: Conduct regular comprehensive maintenance for extended machine lifespan.