Intermittent motion horizontal cartoning system
Streamline your packaging operations with a high-speed cartoning solution that ensures precise and reliable placement of diverse products into cartons, seamlessly managing irregular shapes and sizes while maintaining packaging integrity.

Packs, Erects, and Inserts Products into Cartons
The PMM Intermittent Motion Horizontal Cartoner by CAM Automatic Machines is a versatile cartoning solution designed for seamless integration into production lines across pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and consumer goods industries. Its standout feature is the articulated twin blade system for carton erection, accommodating low grammage boards with glueing imperfections, while the moveable mouthpiece ensures precise product insertion, even for irregularly shaped items. The PMM supports diverse packaging needs, from blister packs and sachets to boxed supplements and wrapped soaps. With a PLC-controlled system, it offers high-speed, reliable operation with minimal energy consumption, aided by closed profile cams for durable performance. The machine’s design facilitates easy cleaning, with accessible collection areas for residues, and it supports extensive product feeders and detection devices. Custom configurations are available, backed by CAM’s Mechanical Memory® system for swift size changeovers without specialized skills. Meeting stringent industry standards, the PMM emphasizes hygiene and operational efficiency, making it a preferred choice for manufacturers and packaging companies seeking dependable cartoning solutions.
Benefits
- Enhances product integrity with precise insertion, minimizing misalignment issues.
- Cuts operation costs with swift, tool-free size changeovers via Mechanical Memory®.
- Expands production capabilities, accommodating various product shapes and carton types.
- Streamlines maintenance with easy-access cleaning areas, reducing downtime.
- Ensures long-term reliability with durable, hardened cam profiles.
- Applications
- Consumer products,Personal care products,Medical devices,Packaged goods,Nutraceuticals,Health supplements,Cosmetics,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Sterile syringes,Units of moisturizers,Packets of vitamin supplements,Wrapped bars of soap,Boxes of dietary supplements,Medical device kits,Packaged cosmetic creams,Sachets for instant coffee,Tubes of toothpaste,Blister packs for tablets
- Steps before
- Carton Material Preparation,Product Sorting,Product Feeding
- Steps after
- Carton Sealing,Product Inspection,Final Packaging
- Input ingredients
- cartons,low grammage board,square-section formats,cartons with glueing imperfections,cartons with creasing imperfections,leaflets,booklets
- Output ingredients
- packaged products,filled cartons
- Market info
- CAM Packaging is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing advanced packaging machinery tailored to client specifications, with a strong reputation for reliability and innovation in the engineered-to-order equipment market.
- Carton style
- Square-section formats
- Cleaning method
- Easily accessible collection areas
- Automation
- Mechanical Memory® system
- Product feeding systems
- Coders,leaflet and booklet feeders,detection and reject devices
- Movement type
- Intermittent motion
- Carton erection mechanism
- Articulated twin blade for positive pre-breaking
- Material handling
- Low grammage board
- Product introduction
- Moveable mouthpiece inside carton
- Guide mechanism
- Spring loaded guides
- Drive mechanism
- Closed profile cams,surface hardening treatment
- Working mechanism
- Intermittent motion
- Automation level
- Automatic with PLC
- Changeover time
- Rapid with Mechanical Memory® system
- Cleaning method
- Easily accessible cleaning areas
- Product introduction method
- Moveable mouthpiece inside carton
- Carton erection method
- Articulated twin blade
- Reliability
- Closed profile cams,hardened surfaces
- CIP/SIP
- Not specified
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Intermittent
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- Not specified
- Cleanability
- Optimized
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Moderate
- Density/particle size
- Compatible with varied sizes
- Container size and shape
- Adaptable to various sizes and shapes,including those with irregular dimensions
- Discharge method
- Moveable mouthpiece
- Product feeding system
- Flexible options available
- Coders,leaflet and booklet feeders
- Available as additional units
- Detection and reject devices
- Available for customization
- Mechanical Memory® system
- Automatic size change-over
- Carton style
- Handles irregular shapes/sizes