Automatic cartoning machines play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical packaging process, offering a reliable, GMP-compliant solution for efficiently placing products and informational leaflets into cartons. Designed to meet the rigorous standards of modern production environments, these machines handle a wide variety of packaging formats—including blister packs, pouches, sachets, soft ALU/ALU strips, plasters, and small medical devices—with speed, precision, and flexibility. Engineered using a combination of advanced pneumatic, photoelectric, and mechanical systems, these machines deliver stable performance, even during high-speed operation, ensuring both efficiency and consistency on the production line.
A standout feature of modern automatic cartoning machines is their ability to fold and insert leaflets—ranging from 1 to 4 folds—into each carton, or to insert pre-folded leaflets, depending on the production requirements. This function is essential in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, where regulatory compliance demands the inclusion of clear dosage instructions, safety warnings, and product details. The machines feature inline product feeding and detection, carton opening and forming, leaflet detection, batch number printing, and sealing with either tuck-in or hot melt glue methods. An automatic rejection system ensures that cartons missing a product or leaflet are discarded, helping maintain quality control and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
Automatic cartoning machines are developed with modular and customizable designs, allowing them to adapt to different product types, carton sizes, and packaging formats. Because products differ significantly, a range of models, operating speeds, and optional features are available to meet specific application needs—from compact tabletop units for low-volume runs to fully integrated high-speed cartoning systems for large-scale pharmaceutical operations.
This equipment is based on a new generation of innovation, incorporating both domestic and international leading-edge technologies. Its intelligent control systems and precision engineering enhance packaging efficiency and reliability, making it an ideal choice for companies seeking to automate their secondary packaging process. Whether for medicinal products, dietary supplements, or health and wellness items, automatic cartoning machines offer the performance and adaptability required to meet today’s industry standards while ensuring a professional, compliant final package.
The following is only an indication based on a standard cartoner making 100-120 cartons per min. Details can change depending on customer requirement and specification.
Dimensions in mm
2880mm×1140mm×1800mm (L×W×H)
Weight in kg
1500
Output & Speed:
Steady speed
30-60 cartons/min
Unfold Leaflet (optional):
Grammage
Between (60-70)g/m2
Size range
(80-250) ×(90-170)mm (L×W)
Fold range
(1-4 )fold
Notice: The leaflet can be folded by the machine
Carton and sachet:
Grammage
Between( 250-350)g/m2
Carton Size mm
(65-125)×(30-85)×(12-50)mm
Sachets/box
1-12
Sachet size mm
Standard power supply
220V - 50Hz
Power consumption in KW
1.1
Air consumption
120-160L/min
Compressed Air Pressure
0.6MPa
Noise
<70 dB
Video 1 - Effervescent Tubes FAT
Video 2 - Tubes to Cartons
Video 3 - Semi-Auto Cartoning
Available Equipment Sizes and Options
As cartoning equipment design varies from product to product it is best to Contact Us for further discussion.
We offer solutions from:
Semi-auto Carton Erecting, Filling, Leaflet Inserting to,