Finished product s be it in biscuit/cookies manufacturing plant or slab cake production plants are transhipped into retailers from production hall in cartons . Cartons or CBB are either supplied in pre- form or formed into cartons . Cartons are filled or stuffed by these packs . The popular configuration available for cartons are that of 1.5 kg , 2.5 kg , 5kg or 6kg . These carton are sealed either from top or both from top and bottom by carton sealing machines . These carton sealing machines have adhesive tape mounted on them which are then pressed onto the flaps of carton and sealing is done . Cut- off Length of tape could be adjusted through adjusting mechanism.Different type of carton sealer s are available in the market . Bakery product Manufacturers need to check their requirement
Fixed dimensions type - carton sealers
Top tape head type - top sealing for cartons ( pre formed cartons )
Top and bottom sealing type- ( in case of erectors are part of case sealing)
Automatic adjustment as per carton dimension type - Random Sealer ( multi dimensions)
Height can be adjusted manually or can be automated .
Hot Melt type sealers ( instead of tape cartons covers are sealed through glue )
Carton sealer machine manufacturers have made these taping device to sense the dimensions through sensors and adjust the height of arms automatically .Coders are installed with carton sealers to put codes on cartons . The rubber belt which holds the cartons and carries it to the taping head is the most consumed spare part in carton sealers .
Basic principle of carton sealing machine Head consists of roller which presses the tape on to the carton and after a particular length the cutter cuts the tapes due to spring pressure Important parts of carton sealing machines . Manual feeding is done where operator folds the top flaps and pushes carton to the taping machine . Automatic carton sealers with flap folders dont require manual folding of flaps .
Main Features of Carton sealing machine
Mandrel hold tapes
Head
Cutter
Bottom and top pressure roller
Side rollers
Sliding Guide to lower or raise the support as per the requirement
Accessories which can be added to carton sealing applications
Carton counter
Infeed & outfeed roller conveyors
Power saver: auto-stop on/off machanism
On-line batch coder
Auto coder
On-line check weigher
Carton sealing machine specifications Power supply 1P 110v/220v 50Hz/60Hz 300W/470W Sealing speed -cartons/min Carton size -L() x W() x H()mm Tape size -48-72mm(Kraft or BOPP tape) Machine size -L() x W() x H()mm
Popular Brand of carton sealer in bakery manufacturing units are