Cartoning Machines
Automated high-speed secondary packaging solutions engineered for precise carton erecting, leaflet folding & insertion, product loading, tuck-in/glue closing, and serialization.
Description
Cartoning machines are essential secondary packaging systems designed to automate the erection of flat folded carton blanks, insertion of pre-dosed products (blister strips, bottles, vials, tubes, ampoules, sachets, or cosmetic jars) alongside instructional leaflets or booklets, and secure carton sealing. Backed by over 40 years of precision packaging engineering expertise, HMEC offers both intermittent and continuous motion cartoning machinery built to rigorous cGMP standards.
Our cartoning solutions feature rotary vacuum pickers, synchronized rotary/linear product pushers, integrated leaflet folders (GUK style), and versatile closing options—including tuck-in (reverse/straight) and hot-melt glue sealing (Nordson / Robatech). Engineered for high line efficiency, minimal maintenance, and seamless upstream and downstream integration, HMEC cartoners serve top-tier pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, and FMCG manufacturers worldwide.
Type of Machine
On basis of motion & speed
- ✅ Intermittent Motion Cartoner (30-120 CPM)
- ✅ Continuous Motion Cartoner (150-300+ CPM)
- ✅ Semi-Automatic Manual Load Cartoner
- ✅ High-Speed Servo Rotary Cartoning Lines
On basis of loading orientation
- ✅ Horizontal End-Load Cartoning Machine
- ✅ Vertical Top-Load Cartoning Machine
- ✅ Multi-Tier Robotic Pick & Place Cartoning
- ✅ Wrap-Around Case & Carton Packers
Product based cartoning
- ✅ Pharmaceutical Blister Pack Cartoner
- ✅ Bottle, Syrup & Vial Cartoning Machine
- ✅ Collapsible Tube Cartoning Machine
- ✅ Pouch, Sachet & Stick-Pack Cartoner
- ✅ Soap, Cosmetic Jar & Kit Cartoning
- ✅ Syringe & Ampoule with Tray Inserter
On basis of closing & features
- ✅ Tuck-in Flap Closure (Reverse / Airplane / Straight)
- ✅ Hot Melt Glue Sealing (Nordson Unit)
- ✅ Automatic Leaflet / Booklet Folder & Inserter
- ✅ Online Embossing / Inkjet / Laser Batch Coder
- ✅ 2D Barcode Serialization & Track-and-Trace
- ✅ With Auto-Rejection for Missing Leaflet/Product
Salient Features
- cGMP compliant heavy-duty design with clear separation of drive and packaging zones
- Rotary vacuum carton pick-up and positive pre-breaking mechanism for reliable carton opening
- Servo-synchronized mechanical pushers with overload sensors to protect cartons and products
- "No Product - No Carton / No Leaflet - No Carton" smart sensor control system
- Integrated GUK-type leaflet folding unit (1 to 4 folds) or pre-folded leaflet inserter
- Multi-format carton handling with quick tool-less changeover within 15-25 minutes
- Integrated checkweigher and automatic pneumatic rejection system for defective cartons
- Equipped with online batch coding (embossing/inkjet/laser) and barcode verification
- PLC touchscreen HMI with recipe management, diagnostic alarms, and batch logging
- Supported by over 40 years of precision packaging engineering and turnkey line integration
Technical Specifications
| Output / Speed | Up to 30 to 300+ Cartons Per Minute (CPM) (Model and carton size dependent) |
|---|---|
| Carton Size Range | Length: 50 - 220 mm | Width: 20 - 140 mm | Height/Depth: 15 - 90 mm (Customizable) |
| Carton Board Weight | 250 - 450 GSM (Duplex board, virgin board, or kraft paperboard) |
| Leaflet Size Range | Unfolded: (70-210 mm) x (100-300 mm) | Folded: (70-210 mm) x (20-40 mm) |
| Leaflet Paper Weight | 50 - 80 GSM (Pre-folded or automatic inline folding 1 to 4 folds) |
| Carton Closure Types | Reverse Tuck-in, Straight Tuck-in, Hot Melt Glue Seal, Tamper-Evident Seal |
| Motion Type | Intermittent Motion (Linear Cam) or Continuous Motion (Rotary Barrel Cam) |
| Infeed Systems | Blister Magazine Feeder, Bottle Starwheel, Tube Bucket Conveyor, Pouch Drop Infeed |
| Control System | Siemens / Allen-Bradley / Delta PLC with Color Touchscreen HMI |
| Material of Construction | Stainless Steel SS 304 outer cladding with SS 316 product contact areas |
| Rejection System | Pneumatic diverter for cartons missing product, leaflet, or batch code |
| Power Requirement | 415V / 3 Phase / 50Hz (Approx. 3.5 kW to 7.5 kW) |
| Air Requirement | 5 to 6 Bar Clean, Dry Compressed Air (150 - 300 L/min) |
Videos of Cartoning Machine
Continuous Motion High-Speed Blister Cartoning Line
Automatic Bottle Cartoning Machine with Leaflet Inserter
Range of Cartoning Machines
Horizontal Continuous Motion Cartoner
Ultra-high-speed continuous motion cartoning up to 300+ CPM for blisters, bottles, vials, and tubes.
Horizontal Intermittent Motion Cartoner
Versatile, flexible intermittent cartoning (40-120 CPM) with rapid changeovers for varied box formats.
Vertical Top-Load Cartoner
Top-loading cartoning for bottles, cosmetic jars, loose pouches, multi-packs, and fragile items.
Automatic Blister Cartoning Machine
Directly links to blister lines with automatic blister stack feeding, leaflet insertion, and batch coding.
Bottle & Vial Cartoning Machine
Smooth starwheel infeed for syrup bottles, dropper vials, ampoules with measuring cup/spoon insertion.
Automatic Tube Cartoning Machine
Designed for collapsible aluminum, plastic, and laminate tubes for ointments, pastes, and cosmetic creams.