Reliable & Refinded Design
Reciprocating Carton Former
The reciprocating tray-forming machine is an extremely reliable machine that has been refined over the past 40 years.
Carton Forming Machinery
First-Class Quality & Productivity
All carton-forming machinery and tooling designs are performed in-house by our trained and expert engineers. We maximize the machine capacity with tooling designs for multiple lanes of cartons as well as a variety of box sizes. Our carton formers are built for years of high-speed, 24/7 production.
Small & Versatile
Reciprocating Carton Former Features:
- Manual Jog Feature For Tooling Set-Up
- Air Blast For Proper Blank Feeding
- Carton Jam Detection
- Stack Light Indicators
- Adjustable Vacuum Release Valves
- Programmable Independent Stack Counters
- HMI Interface Controls
- High Speeds & Quick Tooling Changeover
CARTON FORMING OPTIONS
Precision Insertion Mechanism
Card/Grease PAD Inserter
Fully automatic machine timed to insert a grease pad on one side of the box. The inserter can work on either side of the carton former and can be sold integrated or purchased as a standalone machine. The card can be cut to the desired length and is fully adjustable for various sizes.
Streamlined Dispensing and Drying
Packing Chutes & Tables
They are used for the dispensing of completed boxes. The chute holds the nest of boxes and allows for the glue to dry before advancing to the packing table. Chutes can be designed for any carton and are 100% stainless steel construction.
Ergonomic Blanks Feeding
Feeder Platform
The painted carbon steel platform placed at the rear of the former allows for the ergonomic feeding of blanks.
Integrated Suction Power
On Board Vacuum Pumps
The machine can be equipped with onboard vacuum pumps placed either under or over the model.
CHANGING TYPES
Need More Speed?
Get The High-Speed Straight Line
We offer a variety of tooling that is specifically designed for high-speed carton and tray-forming machinery. This includes gluing and quick changeovers, chamber bars, foot pedal controls, and much more.
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