Automatic Carton Packer for Multi-Lane Sachet & Stick Pack Systems
In the fast-paced world of food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods packaging, efficiency and precision are paramount. The Automatic Carton Packer for Multi-Lane Sachet & Stick Pack Systems represents the pinnacle of secondary packaging automation. Designed to seamlessly integrate with high-speed primary packaging lines, this advanced machine automates the intricate process of collating, counting, and loading individual sachets or stick packs into finished cartons. It eliminates the bottlenecks, inconsistencies, and high labor costs associated with manual packing, ensuring a continuous, high-volume flow from product formation to dispatch-ready boxes. This system is engineered for producers who demand reliability, speed, and flawless presentation for their small-format packaged goods.
Product Features
This automatic carton packer is built with robust engineering and intelligent design to deliver superior performance. Its key features are designed to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
- High-Speed Multi-Lane Integration: Capable of synchronizing with multiple primary packaging lanes simultaneously, it efficiently consolidates output from several sachet or stick pack machines into a single, streamlined cartoning process, dramatically increasing overall line efficiency.
- Precision Robotic or Servo-Driven Pick-and-Place: Utilizes advanced servo motors or gentle robotic arms to ensure accurate and damage-free handling of even the most delicate products. The motion control guarantees precise product counting and neat, orderly placement inside each carton.
- Intelligent Vision Inspection System (Optional): An integrated camera system can verify product count, detect misaligned or defective sachets, and check for correct labeling before loading, adding a critical layer of quality control.
- Quick Changeover Capability: Features tool-less adjustments and recipe-based controls stored in the user-friendly HMI (Human-Machine Interface). This allows for rapid switching between different carton sizes and product formats, reducing changeover time to minutes and enhancing flexibility for short production runs.
- Compact and Hygienic Design: Constructed with stainless steel contact surfaces and a fully enclosed frame where necessary, the machine meets stringent hygiene standards for food and pharmaceutical applications. Its footprint is optimized to save valuable floor space.
- Advanced PLC Control with Data Logging: The heart of the system is a sophisticated Programmable Logic Controller that manages all operations, provides real-time diagnostics, and offers comprehensive production data logging for OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) analysis and traceability.
Technical Specifications
The following table outlines the core technical parameters of the standard Automatic Carton Packer model. Specifications may vary based on specific configuration and optional features.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Machine Model | ACP-ML200 |
| Max. Speed | Up to 120 cartons per minute |
| Input Lanes | Configurable for 2 to 6 lanes |
| Carton Size Range (L x W x H) | 50mm – 300mm x 30mm – 150mm x 10mm – 100mm |
| Product Compatibility | Sachets, Stick Packs, Small Pouches |
| Power Supply | 400V / 50Hz / 3 Phase (or as per local standard) |
| Air Supply | 6-7 bar, Clean & Dry |
| Control System | Industrial PLC with Color Touchscreen HMI |
| Machine Dimensions (L x W x H) | Approx. 3000mm x 1500mm x 1800mm |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 1500 kg |
| Communication Interface | Ethernet/IP, Profinet (Optional) |
Application Areas
The versatility of the Automatic Carton Packer makes it an indispensable asset across a wide spectrum of industries where small unit-dose packaging is prevalent. Its primary application domains include:
- Food & Beverage Industry: Ideal for packing sugar, coffee, sauce, seasoning, instant drink mixes, and powdered milk into retail cartons.
- Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry: Perfect for handling blister packs, powder sachets, and stick packs containing medicines, vitamins, electrolytes, or protein supplements, ensuring contamination-free and precise count.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics: Efficiently packs single-use sachets of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, facial cream, and other cosmetic samples into display cartons.
- Agrochemical & Chemical Industry: Safely and accurately packs small pouches of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, or industrial chemical samples.
- Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG): Used for a variety of products like tea bags, detergent pods, and condiment packets that require secondary packaging for shelf presentation and distribution.
By automating the final packing stage, this system not only boosts production capacity and ensures packaging consistency but also provides a significant return on investment through labor savings and reduced product waste.
