Intermittent motion cartoner for confectionery packaging

For manufacturers needing versatile packaging solutions, this cartoner efficiently handles various products and carton sizes, ensuring seamless integration into diverse production lines.

Packages and Seals Diverse Consumer Goods

The X Series from IMA Group features a robust range of intermittent motion and servo-driven cartoners designed to handle the needs of diverse packaging sectors, including confectionery, food, and personal care. Utilizing both mechanical and robotized feeding systems, the X Series efficiently performs cartoning processes such as feeding, insertion, pick-up, opening, closing, and rejection. With its compact footprint and flexible balcony design, it adapts seamlessly into existing production lines, managing up to 140 cartons per minute while accommodating multiple carton and product sizes. The equipment is engineered to support applications ranging from chocolate bars and candy boxes to tea bags and e-commerce packages. Built with a strong mechanical structure, the X Series ensures low maintenance costs. Available in servo-driven versions for enhanced precision, these cartoners align with sustainability goals by supporting recycled cardboard usage. The system’s efficient handling capabilities and cost-effective operation make it an ideal choice for packaging companies seeking reliable and versatile solutions.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational flexibility with the capability to handle various carton sizes and product types.
  • Reduces labor costs through automated mechanical and robotized feeding systems.
  • Minimizes production downtime due to its compact design and easy integration into existing lines.
  • Lowers maintenance expenses thanks to a durable mechanical structure.
  • Boosts sustainability efforts by allowing the use of recycled packaging materials.

General


Applications
Food,Home care,Nonwoven,E-commerce,Tobacco,Confectionery,Beverage,Coffee,Tissue,Personal,Tea,Dairy
End products
Cream cheese packs,Beverage boxes,Shampoo bottles,Coffee pods,Tea bags,Baby wipes,Cigarette packs,Facial tissue packs,Vape cartridges,Small e-commerce packages,Chocolate bars,Facial masks,Soap bars,Yogurt containers,Candy boxes,Cosmetics boxes
Steps before
Product preparation,Product sorting
Steps after
Packing,Carton sealing,Product labeling,Product distribution
Input ingredients
Output ingredients
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


Production output
X1 – X2 up to 140 cartons/min,XL1 – XL2 up to 90 cartons/min
Carton dimensions
Width 15-105 mm (X1 – X2) | 15-165 mm (XL1 – XL2) | Height 12-90 mm (X1 – X2) | 12-100 mm (XL1 – XL2) | Length 65-220 mm
A+B
195 mm max (X1 – X2) | 240 mm max (XL1 – XL2)
Feeding systems
Mechanical and robotized
Servo-driven version
X1,XL1,X2,XL2
Footprint
Compact
Sustainability
Use of recycled cardboards
Maintenance costs
Low

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Intermittent motion
Integrated steps
Feed,pick-up,insertion,closing,rejection
Batch vs. continuous operation
Intermittent
Automation level
Servo-driven
Flexibility
Wide range of product sizes and carton dimensions
Compactness
Compact footprint
Feeding system
Mechanical and robotized
Maintenance requirements
Low maintenance costs

Material Compatibility


Recycled material compatibility
Recycled cardboards
Mechanical structure
Strong mechanical structure

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Carton dimension sizes
Width
Carton dimension sizes
Height
Carton dimension sizes
Length
Machine structure
Strong mechanical structure
Machine version
Servo-driven
Motion type
Intermittent

Custom Options


Feed systems
Mechanical / Robotized
Product variety handling
Wide range
Carton dimension versatility
High
Machine versions
X1 / XL1 / X2 / XL2 (servo-driven)
Footprint
Compact
Design
Balcony
Cardboard type
Recycled
Output rate
Up to 140 cartons/min (X1,X2) / Up to 90 cartons/min (XL1,XL2)