Intermittent cartoner for flexible packaging solutions

Enhance your production line’s efficiency with a versatile cartoning solution designed for delicate handling and precise packaging, ensuring seamless integration into various manufacturing processes while accommodating a vast range of carton sizes and styles.

Handles and Secures Cartons Efficiently

The AI50 from IMA Group is an intermittent side-loading cartoning machine, designed to expertly handle a variety of carton formats with precision and care. Distinguished by its open frame design for superior accessibility, the AI50 integrates seamlessly into packaging lines across industries like confectionery, food, dairy, pharma, and e-commerce. Its feathering pusher mechanism utilizes a 2-axis design, allowing easy access for changing pusher heads and ensuring reliable product loading with minimal manual intervention. Operating at speeds up to 70 cartons per minute, this machine adeptly closes cartons using glue or tuck-in flaps. The AI50’s touch screen controls facilitate straightforward operation and step-by-step changeovers, guaranteeing dependable and repeatable processes. With automatic adjustments and customized format kits, it offers efficient format changeovers to accommodate diverse packaging needs. Additionally, the machine operates with a total installed power of 21 kW and requires a compressed air pressure of 6 bar. Built with sustainability in mind, the AI50 supports the use of recycled cardboards, aligning with eco-friendly production goals.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with seamless integration into existing lines.
  • Minimizes operator intervention through easy-access design and touch screen controls.
  • Accelerates format changes with automatic adjustments and customized kits.
  • Supports sustainable practices by using recycled cardboard materials.
  • Offers flexibility for future needs with adaptable carton size range and closing methods.

General


Applications
Food,Home care,Nonwoven,E-commerce,Tobacco,Confectionery,Beverage,Coffee,Tissue,Pharma,Personal,Tea,Dairy
End products
Biscuits,Vitamin tablets,Facial tissues,Small electronics,Shredded tobacco pouches,Dairy creamers,Hand sanitizers,Chewing gum,Candy,Coffee pods,Toilet paper rolls,Medicine blister packs,Cigarette packs,Personal care kits,Yoghurt cups,Bottled beverages,Tea bags,Chocolate bars,Crackers
Steps before
Product preparation,Carton selection,Carton folding
Steps after
Carton sealing,Labeling,Packing
Input ingredients
carton formats,products,recycled cardboards
Output ingredients
packaged cartons
Market info
IMA is known for its expertise in manufacturing automated packaging machines and solutions, particularly for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea, and coffee industries, offering innovative, high-quality equipment and comprehensive customer service.

Technical Specifications


Speed
70 cartons/minute
Size (min)
35x100x25(h) mm
Size (max)
350x300x80(h) mm
Power required
21 kW
Compressed Air
6 bar
Automation
Touch screen controls
Carton carrying lugs
Guarantees carton quality
Packaging style
Glue or tuck-in flap closing
Machine Layout
Open frame design
Machine pitches
Multiple
Automatic adjustments
Customizable format kits

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Intermittent cartoning
Loading Type
Side loading
Flap Closing Type
Glue or tuck-in
Automation Level
Automatic loading system
Changeover Process
Touch screen for step by step changeover
Speed
70 cartons/minute
Carton Format Handling
Wide range of carton formats
Carton Size Range
Size min 35x100x25(h),Size max 350x300x80(h)
Accessibility
Open frame design
Pusher Mechanism
Feathering pusher using 2-axis design
Production Speed
Medium-low speed
Format Changeover
Quick and reliable format changeover with automatic adjustments

Material Compatibility


Recycled Cardboard Compatibility
Yes
Glue Compatibility
Yes
Tuck-in Flap Compatibility
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Feed/Discharge Method
Side loading

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touch screen controls
Automatic adjustments
Customized format kits
Loading system
Automatic loading system
Closing method
Glue or tuck-in flap closing
Machine execution
Left or right hand execution