High-Speed Horizontal Cartoner

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Les applications

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

The CIEMME high-speed horizontal cartoner (IMA Group) is designed for automatic packaging of products in cardboard boxes on industrial production lines. Suitable for high outputs, it can reach up to 200 boxes per minute depending on the products and formats. Thanks to its servo-driven design, automated changeover and compatibility with robotic loading systems, it meets the needs of manufacturers in the food industry, biscuit sector, prepared meals, pizzas, chocolate bars, bagged products and pet food.

Description of the High-Speed Horizontal Cartoner

The CIEMME high-speed horizontal cartoner is an industrial packaging machine designed for automatic cartoning at high speeds, reaching up to 200 boxes per minute depending on the formats and applications. It is particularly suited to food and industrial production lines requiring speed, precision and continuous operation.

Thanks to its continuous-motion horizontal operation, 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.

Equipped with a positive box-opening system using suction cups and counter-suction cups, this high-speed machine provides excellent process control, even at high operating speeds. The boxes are formed, loaded and then securely closed, notably by gluing, to ensure consistent, secure packaging suitable for industrial environments.

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

What are the advantages of a high-speed horizontal cartoner?

  • ✅ High production output
    The high-speed horizontal cartoner automates cartoning at high speed, with output of up to 200 boxes per minute depending on formats and applications.
  • ✅ Increased productivity
    Thanks to its automatic continuous operation, the machine reduces manual intervention, optimizes production flow and improves the overall efficiency of the packaging line.
  • ✅ Reliable packaging
    Equipped with a positive box-opening system using suction cups and counter-suction cups, the cartoner ensures consistent box handling even at high speed.
  • ✅ 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 high-speed horizontal cartoner adapts to different box and product formats. Automated changeover 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, filled 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 high-speed 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 and supports you in selecting and integrating a high-speed horizontal cartoner suited to your products, box formats and production objectives. Our team advises you from the project-study stage to provide a reliable, high-performance solution compatible with your line constraints.

From technical analysis through commissioning, PROPACK provides personalized support, responsive service and follow-up suited to the demands of high-speed industrial environments.

Technical specifications

  • Output: up to 200 boxes/minute
  • Machine type: high-speed continuous-motion horizontal cartoner
  • Box type: pre-glued cardboard boxes
  • Box dimensions: from 40 x 120 x 15 mmh to 300 x 320 x 85 mmh
  • Closure: hot-melt gluing
  • Box opening: suction cups and counter-suction cups
  • Loading: automatic or robotic, depending on configuration
  • Changeover: automated
  • Control: remote HMI
  • Drive system: servo-driven
  • Power supply: 400 V + earth + neutral
  • Compressed air: 6 bar
  • Changeover time: 5 to 20 minutes

FAQ — High-Speed Horizontal Cartoner

Before Starting a Project

At what output does this solution become relevant?

This cartoner generally becomes relevant from around 60 boxes per minute.

When selecting a high-speed horizontal cartoner, the type of product to be packed, box dimensions, required level of automation, available space and existing line equipment must all be taken into account.

Can it be integrated into an existing line?

Yes. A high-speed horizontal cartoner can be integrated into an existing packaging line. It can be connected to upstream or downstream equipment such as an automatic feeding system, conveyor, bagging machine, case packer, labelling system or robotic loading 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 a high-speed horizontal cartoner?

A high-speed horizontal cartoner is an industrial packaging machine designed to automatically form, fill and close cardboard boxes at high speed. It automates cartoning on production lines, with outputs of up to 200 boxes per minute depending on the formats, products and line configuration.

What is a high-speed horizontal cartoner used for?

A high-speed horizontal cartoner automatically inserts products into horizontally positioned cardboard boxes. It increases productivity and provides consistent, reliable packaging suited to industrial production environments.

What is the output of a high-speed horizontal cartoner?

The output of a high-speed horizontal cartoner depends on the product, box format, feeding system and line configuration. Depending on the application, the machine can reach up to 200 boxes per minute.

What products can be packed with this cartoner?

This high-speed horizontal cartoner can handle a wide variety of products, including bags, trays, pizzas, biscuits, chocolate bars, bottles, prepared meals, individually wrapped products and pet food products. The machine can be adapted to the product dimensions, box type and production constraints.

What are the advantages of a high-speed horizontal cartoner?

A high-speed horizontal cartoner increases production output, automates cartoning, reduces manual handling and improves packaging consistency. Its servo-driven design provides high precision, excellent cycle repeatability and better synchronization with other line equipment.

How are the boxes opened and closed?

The cartoner is equipped with a positive box-opening system using suction cups and counter-suction cups to ensure reliable box handling, even at high speed. The boxes are then loaded and securely closed, notably with hot-melt adhesive depending on the machine configuration.

Does the high-speed horizontal cartoner allow quick changeovers?

Yes. The machine is designed to facilitate changeovers. Program memory and automated changeovers simplify adjustments and help reduce downtime when switching production formats.

What is the difference between a standard automatic cartoner and a high-speed horizontal cartoner?

A standard automatic cartoner is suitable for varying outputs depending on production requirements. A high-speed horizontal cartoner is specifically designed for industrial lines requiring higher packaging speeds, high precision and continuous production.

Medium-speed cartoners are also available: automatic cartoner