How to choose a cartoner?

The choice of a packaging machine is influenced by many different factors, and making a decision is not always easy. How to choose a cartoner? What to look for in order to buy the right device that will be efficient and adapted to the tasks awaiting it? In this article, we will try to answer these questions and dispel any doubts about packaging machines!

How does a cartoning machine work?

Let's start with what exactly this machine is. The cartoning machine forms a carton from a flat cut, then places the product inside it and automatically closes the package. Cartoning machines are able to perform these activities automatically without operator intervention, which translates into greater reliability and a reduction in the costs associated with employing workers for manual work.

Cartoning machines – application

Cartoners are often chosen for packaging a wide variety of goods, due to their versatility, fast working time and precision. They are widely used in many industries. They are used in the following industries:

• chemical,
• cosmetic,
• textile,
• food,
• pharmaceutical,
• and others.

Cartoning machines play an important role in the packaging process, ensuring proper protection of the product by placing it in a carton that protects the product during transport and storage. Depending on the needs of a specific company, you can choose equipment tailored to a given type of product – both those with a solid structure and those that are more delicate, loose or irregular.

Why invest in a cartoner?

Buying a machine can be a costly investment, especially for companies that are just entering the market. However, it is worth considering choosing this method of packaging products, because The cartoning machine significantly improves the production process and shortens the time needed to safely pack manufactured goods.

Additionally, there is an option to purchase the machine through leasing. The installment may turn out to be lower than the current costs incurred by the employer in connection with employing workers for manual work. In the investment analysis, it is worth taking into account the issue of availability of EU subsidies for entrepreneurs. Additionally, it is worth pointing out the high quality of packaging and repeatability of production using our company's cartoning machine, which significantly translates into the readiness to accept orders made by retail chains.

Another aspect is the savings in consumables and the reduced risk of errors resulting from manual packaging. Automatic cartoning systems allow for greater control over the entire process, which positively affects its efficiency and quality.

A machine tailored to your needs

The choice of a cartoning machine is a very individual matter and depends to a large extent on the requirements of a given company and the industry in which the company operates. The production capabilities of a given company are also important, because the size of the company affects the amount of goods produced. The more products are produced, the more efficient and flexible the packaging machine must be. Each machine we deliver is individually adapted to the customer's production needs.

The selection of the appropriate model also depends on the type of packaging used – Some machines work better with thin cardboard, others can handle thicker raw materials that require more forming force.

Packaging method and choosing the right cartoner

If your company produces irregularly shaped, standing or loose products, it is worth considering a machine that packs goods in vertically shaped cardboard. A vertical cartoning machine is suitable for loose products that need to be poured directly into a carton. These types of cartoners are always integrated dosing systems.

Also worthy of attention horizontal cartoning machines, which are suitable for use in food products, among others. We recommend choosing the horizontal model if goods are to be packed individually or in sets, as these machines can operate in both ways. Horizontal machines are characterized by speed and high efficiency. They are perfect for mass packaging of goods such as cosmetics, medicines, cookies, cleaning agents, etc.

What else should you pay attention to when choosing a cartoning machine?

Once you know how the products your company manufactures should be packaged, remember to:

• consider whether this is a necessary expense – you may not be producing goods on such a large scale that the investment will pay off. Consider that the machine uses energy to operate and also requires servicing from time to time, which may generate additional costs;
• allocate an appropriate budget for it – it would be best to get acquainted with the estimated costs of packaging and maintaining the machine and, on that basis, allocate an appropriate amount for it;
• choose a place where the machine will be placed – select a space appropriate to the size of the machine ordered;
• determine whether other equipment will be needed in addition to the cartoner supporting the packaging process, e.g. receivers or transporters. If so, you must reckon with additional costs;
• pay attention to the availability of the manufacturer's service – the RADPAK service hotline is available from Monday to Sunday from 07:00 to 22:00.

Depending on the type of products, it is worth considering implementing dosing systems. The entire packaging process can be fully automated if you use comprehensive packaging machines, designed according to the needs of your company. A well-selected cartoner, properly integrated with the remaining elements of the packaging line, facilitates the entire process, increases efficiency and reduces material consumption..

FAQs:

1. How to choose a cartoning machine?

When choosing a device, you should consider the type of products being packed, the expected efficiency, the available space in the plant and the method of closing the packages. It is also important that the machine is adapted to the specifics of production and can work with other elements of the packaging line.

2. What is the difference between a vertical and horizontal cartoning machine?

Vertical cartoners are better suited for packing loose or irregular products, while horizontal cartoners are ideal for packing products in sets or individually, while maintaining high speed and repeatability.

3. Is it worth investing in bulk cartoning?

Yes, especially if the company carries out wholesale shipments or serves retail chains. Bulk cartoning improves order completion, reduces unit packaging costs and improves transport organization.