What is a Cartoner?
A cartoning machine or cartoner, is a packaging machine that opens cartons from a pre-glued side seamed blank. It erects the cartons for manual or automatic product insertion and then closes and seals the carton with tuck or glue.Types of Cartoners
A horizontal or end-load cartoner pulls a carton blank from the magazine, opens it into carton flights horizontally and fills it either manually or automatically. A single product (tray or bag for instance) or multiple products can be collated and loaded through the open end of the carton by pushing them in manually or using an automatic barrel cam loader. Once loaded, the end flaps are folded and tucked or glued, depending on the application. The finished carton is discharged to downstream operations. A vertical cartoner pulls a carton blank from the magazine and opens it into carton flights vertically. Single or multiple products can be collated and loaded through the open end of the carton manually or automatically. Once loaded, the end flaps are folded and tucked or glued, depending on the application. The finished carton is discharged to downstream operations.Industries that Benefit From Cartoners
Douglas cartoners are specifically designed to our customers’ product. Some of the industries that we proudly serve include:- Frozen, chilled and dry goods food
- Beverage
- Craft Brew
- Pharmaceutical
- Household/Industrial
- Paper & Textiles
- Consumer & Industrial Durables
- Personal Care
High-performing packaging automation systems can help manufacturers
Maximize productivity and efficiencies to remain competitive
Improve packaging flexibility to accommodate larger product varieties and more diverse packaging sizes
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