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FTZH-180 Automatic Continuous Cartoning Machine
The ZH-180 automatic Continuous cartoning machine is a high-efficiency cartoning machine designed for pharmaceuticals, health products, daily chemicals, and industrial parts. Applied industries like LED lighting, new retail food, electronics, medical devices, agriculture, and new energy vehicle parts. This machine combines an advanced automatic feeding system, photoelectric sensors, and instruction leaflet inspection to automate the entire process from production to cartoning. It ensures accurate product positioning and fast packing. With self-check and smart alarm functions, it greatly improves production speed and packaging quality.
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1. This automatic cartoning machine is a horizontal, continuous, fully automatic system. It can automatically load products, fold leaflets, open cartons, place items with leaflets into cartons, print batch numbers, seal cartons, and output the packaged products.
2. It is suitable for packing blister packs, tubes, bottles, and sachet in industries like pharmaceuticals, food, daily essentials, chemicals, and hardware. The machine can connect with blister packers, filling machines, wrapping machines, or case packers to form a complete packaging line.
3.The machine has a detection and alarm system made up of sensors, photoelectric devices, fiber optic cables, and mechanical overload protection to keep operation safe.
4. Leaflets are supplied only when products are detected, and cartons open only when leaflets are detected. If a carton does not open or is loaded incorrectly, the machine sounds an alarm. It will automatically stop after repeated failures to detect leaflets or if overloaded.
| Model | FTZH-180 Automatic Continuous Cartoning Machine |
| Packing speed | 180 Cartons/min |
| Carton size range | （78-160）mm×（33-100）mm×（15-60）mm |
| Carton gram requirements | / |
| Motor power | 3kW |
| Power supply | 380V，50Hz（200V，60Hz） |
| Machine noise | < 75db |
| Air pressure | ≥0.6Mpa |
| Air consumption | 20m³/h |
| Dimension | 4500mm×1620mm×1600mm |
| Weight | 1200kg |
A continuous cartoning machine is a type of packaging machinery that forms, loads, and closes cartons in a non-stop, linear motion. Unlike intermittent machines that start and stop for each cycle, continuous machines run at a constant speed, resulting in higher throughput and smoother operation.
| Feature | Continuous Motion Cartoner | Intermittent Motion Cartoner |
|---|---|---|
| Motion | Constant, smooth linear motion. | Start-stop, pick-and-place motion. |
| Speed | Very High (e.g., 200+ cartons/minute). | Moderate (e.g., 70-150 cartons/minute). |
| Product Handling | Ideal for stable, robust products. | Better for fragile, unstable, or complex products. |
| Footprint | Typically longer due to the continuous track. | More compact. |
| Price | Higher initial investment. | Generally more affordable. |
Key components include:
Carton Magazine: Holds the flat, pre-glued carton blanks.
Continuous Carton Transport System: A chain-driven system with flight bars or pockets that carry the cartons through the machine.
Product Infeed: Often a synchronized conveyor or bucket system that places the product into the open carton while both are moving at the same speed.
Carton Erection & Closing Stations: Mandrels and folding mechanisms that open the carton and fold/flap it into its final shape.
Hot Melt Glue System: Applies adhesive to the flaps for a secure closure.
Control System (HMI): The programmable logic controller (PLC) and human-machine interface (HMI) panel for operation and monitoring.
They are ideal for high-volume, stable products that can withstand the continuous motion, such as:
Bottles (plastic, glass)
Vials and ampoules
Tubes (metal, laminate)
Blister packs
Sachets and pouches
Food bars and other stable solid items
Pharmaceutical: Packaging for OTC drugs, prescription bottles, medical devices.
Food & Beverage: Tea bags, soup mixes, snack bars, coffee pods.
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Cream jars, shampoo bottles, toothpaste tubes.
Consumer Goods: Hardware, batteries, small electronics.
| Common Problem | Possible Causes | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Carton Jamming | Worn flight bars, misaligned guides, incorrect carton blank score depth. | Inspect and replace worn parts, realign guides, check carton quality. |
| Poor Gluing/Sealing | Incorrect glue temperature, clogged nozzles, low glue pressure, misaligned flaps. | Clean and maintain glue system, check temperature settings, adjust folding mechanisms. |
| Missed Product Insertion | Timing misalignment between product infeed and carton, product jams on infeed. | Re-synchronize the infeed timing, clear infeed line obstructions. |
| Carton Not Opening | Poor vacuum on suction cups, low air pressure, damaged or warped carton blanks. | Check vacuum system and lines, ensure air pressure is sufficient, verify carton blank quality. |
With proper maintenance, a high-quality continuous cartoning machine can have a operational lifespan of 15-20 years or more. The key is regular maintenance and timely replacement of wear parts.
