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.

General


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.

Technical Specifications


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

Operating Characteristics


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

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
Not specified
Cleanability
Optimized
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Moderate
Density/particle size
Compatible with varied sizes

Product type Characteristics


Container size and shape
Adaptable to various sizes and shapes,including those with irregular dimensions

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Moveable mouthpiece

Custom Options


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