Magazine and pick-off
Separates flat printed cartons and transfers each blank without double-feeding.
Carton preparation and closure
Carton forming and closing machines
Carton handling must be matched to the packaging material. Folding cartons for individual bottles are different from corrugated transit boxes, and machinery descriptions should not blur that distinction.
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Folding-carton processes for bottle packs
Carton erection
Opens the blank squarely and holds it stable for product loading.
Tuck closure
Folds and inserts designed tabs without tearing board or damaging print.
Adhesive closure
Applies and compresses glue flaps under controlled time, temperature and pressure conditions.
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Corrugated carton former: a separate machine category
The LUBFM2 information used on Lancing’s packaging-machinery websites describes a machine that feeds flat corrugated sheets, folds them along pre-scored lines, staples the carton and discharges the formed box. It is a carton former—not a bottle-loading cartoner.
Published application data lists a typical capacity of 600–800 cartons per hour, subject to carton size and material. The stated configuration uses a PLC touchscreen, pneumatic actuation and an integrated discharge conveyor.
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Published LUBFM2 reference data
| Working capacity | 600–800 pieces per hour, size dependent |
|---|---|
| Voltage / power | 220 V, 60 Hz / 3.5 kW |
| Air pressure | 0.6–0.8 MPa |
| Air consumption | Approximately 450 NL/min |
| Carton material | Single-layer corrugated, at least 2 mm |
| Machine dimensions | Approximately 2200 × 2200 × 2000 mm |
| Machine weight | Approximately 780 kg |
Reference data is application-dependent and should be reconfirmed against the current quotation and approved samples.
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Carton-quality checks
- Use approved board grade, caliper, moisture condition and crease specification.
- Control blank dimensions, print varnish and glue areas within agreed tolerances.
- Test cartons after realistic storage and transport, not only immediately after manufacture.
- Define inspection criteria for open flaps, glue failure, tearing and incorrect carton type.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is a carton former the same as a bottle cartoner?
No. A carton former creates or erects an empty carton. A bottle cartoner also controls and loads the bottle or bottle group before the carton is closed.
Can one machine run folding board and corrugated cartons?
Usually these materials require different handling principles, tooling and closure systems. The intended board construction should be fixed during specification.
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