Automatic Horizontal Cartoner

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Les applications

  • Agri-Food
  • Bags
  • Biscuit and Candy Shop
  • Bottles
  • Cakes
  • Canned Goods
  • Chocolate bars
  • Coffee & capsules
  • Frozen Foods
  • Pet food
  • Pizzas
  • Ready-to-Eat Meals
  • Trays
  • Tubes

The CIEMME horizontal cartoner offered and represented by PROPACK is designed for automatic packaging of products in cardboard boxes on industrial production lines. Depending on the products, formats and line configuration, it can reach around 50 boxes per minute, while adapted versions can achieve outputs of up to 80 boxes per minute.

Thanks to its servo-driven design, optional automated changeover and compatibility with robotic loading systems, it meets the needs of manufacturers looking for a fast, reliable and high-performance cartoning solution.

Description of the Automatic Horizontal Cartoner

The CIEMME horizontal cartoner is an industrial packaging machine designed for automatic cartoning of products. It is particularly suited to food and industrial production lines requiring flexibility, precision and continuous production.

This cartoner can handle a wide variety of products such as bags, trays, pizzas, biscuits, chocolate bars, bottles, prepared meals, individually wrapped products and pet food products. Products are automatically inserted into the boxes using a suitable feeding system, which can be combined with robotic loading to optimize product flow, reduce manual handling and improve packaging-line productivity.

Its servo-driven design provides high operating precision, excellent cycle repeatability and accurate synchronization with upstream and downstream equipment. Program memory and automated changeovers reduce downtime, simplify adjustments and optimize production performance.

Flexible, high-performance and scalable, the horizontal cartoner meets the needs of manufacturers looking for a reliable automatic cartoning solution capable of handling different product formats while maintaining a high level of packaging quality and consistency.

What are the advantages of the horizontal cartoner?

  • ✅ Intermittent-motion machine
    The horizontal cartoner automates product cartoning with output of up to 80 boxes per minute depending on formats and applications.
  • ✅ Increased productivity
    Thanks to its automatic operation, the machine reduces manual intervention, optimizes production flow and improves overall packaging-line efficiency.
  • ✅ Reliable packaging
    Equipped with a positive box-opening system using suction cups and counter-suction cups, the cartoner ensures consistent box handling even at higher speeds.
  • ✅ Precision and repeatability
    Its servo-driven design ensures high operating precision, excellent synchronization of movements and optimum repeatability of packaging cycles.
  • ✅ Reduced line downtime
    The machine’s robust design, automated cycles and program memory help limit incidents, reduce downtime and maintain continuous production.
  • ✅ Automated changeover
    The horizontal cartoner adapts to different box and product formats. Automated changeover, depending on the model, simplifies adjustments and saves time during production changes.
  • ✅ Suitable for food and industrial products
    This cartoner can handle a wide variety of products: bags, trays, pizzas, biscuits, chocolate bars, prepared meals, bottles, individually wrapped products and pet food products.
  • ✅ Integration into automated lines
    The cartoner can be integrated into an existing packaging line and connected to upstream or downstream equipment such as an automatic feeding system, conveyor or robotic loading system.
  • ✅ Packaging quality and security
    Boxes are formed, loaded and securely closed, notably with hot-melt adhesive, to provide consistent, clean packaging that meets industrial requirements.
  • ✅ Improved competitiveness
    By increasing output, reducing manual handling and optimizing packaging performance, the horizontal cartoner helps improve the profitability of the production line.

Why choose PROPACK?

PROPACK has represented CIEMME, part of the IMA Group, for 30 years. With extensive expertise in industrial packaging machinery, PROPACK offers reliable, high-performance solutions tailored to your production constraints. Our team supports you in studying your project, selecting your horizontal cartoner and integrating it into your packaging line.

From analyzing your requirements through machine commissioning, PROPACK provides personalized support, responsive technical service and follow-up suited to the demands of industrial environments.

Technical specifications

  • Output: up to 80 boxes/minute
  • Machine type: intermittent-motion horizontal cartoner
  • Box type: pre-glued cardboard boxes
  • Box dimensions: 35 x 120 x 25 mmh to 350 x 300 x 80 mmh
  • Closure: hot-melt gluing
  • Box opening: suction cups and counter-suction cups
  • Loading: automatic or robotic, depending on configuration
  • Changeover: automated depending on the model
  • Control: HMI
  • Drive system: servo-driven
  • Power supply: 400 V + earth + neutral
  • Compressed air: 6 bar
  • Changeover time: 5 to 20 minutes

FAQ — Automatic Cartoner

Before Starting a Project

At what output does this solution become relevant?

The cartoner generally becomes relevant from around 3,000 boxes per day, depending on the type of product and the organization of production.

Can it be integrated into an existing line?

Yes. An automatic cartoner can generally be integrated into an existing packaging line. It can be connected to upstream equipment such as a bagging machine, weighing system or tray sealer, as well as downstream equipment such as a case packer or labelling system.

What is the process for a project with PROPACK?

Contact us to discuss your project. We analyze your specifications, production constraints and objectives in order to guide you towards the most suitable solution. PROPACK provides its experience and expertise to assist you in selecting the right equipment.

Technical Questions

What is an automatic cartoner?

An automatic cartoner is a packaging machine that automatically forms, fills and closes cardboard boxes. It is used to pack products in boxes in sectors such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industrial products.

What is an automatic horizontal cartoner used for?

An automatic horizontal cartoner automatically inserts products into horizontally positioned cardboard boxes. It increases production output, reduces manual handling and delivers consistent, professional packaging.

What is the output of an automatic cartoner?

The output of an automatic cartoner depends on the product, box format, feeding system and line configuration. Some models can reach up to 80 boxes per minute, depending on the application.

What products can be packed with an automatic cartoner?

An automatic cartoner can handle many products: bags, trays, tubes, bottles, containers, blisters, food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industrial products. The machine can be adapted to the dimensions of both the product and the box.

What is the difference between an automatic cartoner and a semi-automatic cartoner?

An automatic cartoner performs the cartoning process with minimal human intervention, whereas a semi-automatic cartoner requires more manual operations. The choice mainly depends on the required output, budget and desired level of automation.

Is an automatic cartoner suitable for small production runs?

An automatic cartoner can be suitable for small, medium or large production runs depending on the model. For highly variable production or frequent format changes, it is important to choose a flexible machine that is easy to adjust.

How do you choose an automatic cartoner?

When choosing an automatic cartoner, consider the type of product to be packed, box dimensions, required output, level of automation, available space and production constraints. A test or technical study can be used to validate the most suitable solution.

What are the advantages of an automatic cartoner?

An automatic cartoner increases productivity, reduces manual operations, improves packaging consistency and makes the cartoning process more secure. It also provides better repeatability and can be integrated into a complete packaging line.