Product Description
The SWL-180 is a fully automatic high-speed horizontal cartoning
machine developed for continuous carton forming, product loading
and carton closing. It adopts rotary outward carton opening with a
pre-forming mechanism to help the carton open completely before
product insertion. The machine is designed with product and carton
detection logic: no product, no carton feeding; product present but
no carton, no pushing.
The control system integrates PLC control, HMI operation, servo
control, electronic cam and variable-frequency speed regulation.
Photoelectric sensors and encoders are used for material detection,
carton detection, position feedback and interlocked machine
actions. The equipment is suitable for packaging blister cards,
bottles, tubes, sachets, soft double-aluminum packs and similar
products in pharmaceutical, medical, food, daily chemical, lighting
and confectionery applications.
Actual output and final configuration should be confirmed according
to product characteristics, carton material, feeding method and
project requirements.
6 Core Custom Attributes
| Custom Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Product Type | Fully Automatic High-Speed Horizontal Cartoning Machine |
| Cartoning Format | Horizontal continuous cartoning; rotary carton opening with carton
pre-forming |
| Output Capacity | Up to 100 cartons/min for the stated technical configuration |
| Carton Size Range | L100-260 mm x W25-260 mm x H25-65 mm |
| Applicable Products | Blister cards, bottles, tubes, sachets, soft double-aluminum packs
and similar products |
| Control & Compliance | PLC + HMI + servo control + electronic cam; designed to meet GMP
and CE requirements |
Key Features
- Horizontal continuous cartoning structure using servo drive,
mechanical cam and gear transmission, with modular design for
operation and maintenance.
- PLC and HMI control with fault display, alarm information and
finished product counting functions.
- Product-carton detection logic prevents carton feeding without
product and prevents pushing when a carton is not detected.
- Optional automatic leaflet folding and insertion, coding, rejection
and hot-melt glue sealing can be added according to project
requirements.
- Suitable for daily chemical, pharmaceutical, medical, food,
lighting and confectionery cartoning applications, and can be
connected with upstream and downstream production lines.
- Designed with safety guarding, door interlock protection,
missing-carton alarm and air pressure protection.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 9100 mm x 2200 mm x 1900 mm |
| Production Capacity | 100 cartons/min |
| Carton Range | Length 100-260 mm; Width 25-260 mm; Height 25-65 mm |
| Main Machine Power | 3 kW |
| Optional Hot-Melt Glue System Power | Approx. 6 kW |
| Air Consumption | 80 L/min |
| Air Pressure | 0.6 MPa |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 3 tons |
Functional Module Description
| Module | Description |
|---|
| Station Feeding System | Independent stainless-steel carrier station design with follow-up
guide rail. The structure is convenient for changeover and
maintenance and supports efficient connection with front-end
feeding equipment. |
| Servo Carton Opening System | Multi-suction-head servo opening mechanism. During carton opening,
the carton is pre-formed to support accurate carton shaping before
product loading. |
| Detection Control System | Product photoelectric sensor detects material presence; carton
opening sensor detects carton availability; carton magazine sensor
alarms when cartons are insufficient. |
| Product Pushing and Cartoning System | Multi-pusher slow continuous feeding helps products enter the
carton smoothly. Oil-nylon push heads are used to reduce direct
product contact damage. A rotary pressing mechanism above the
material plate supports controlled insertion. |
| Ear Closing System | Servo-controlled ear closing makes the closing speed and movement
easier to adjust. Electronic cam and main shaft coupling help
coordinate the closing action with the machine cycle. |
| Carton Sealing System | Optional glue sealing, tuck-in sealing or lock-bottom sealing
mechanisms can be selected. Following-type sealing keeps the
closing action synchronized with carton movement. |
| Safety Guarding | The machine includes automatic interlock protection, fault query,
alarms, output counting, manual/automatic operation and protective
covers. Door threshold alarm, missing-carton protection and air
pressure alarm stop the machine when abnormal conditions occur. |
Application Range
The machine can be used for carton packaging in pharmaceutical,
medical, food, daily chemical, lighting and confectionery
production. Typical products include blister cards, bottles, soft
tubes, sachets and soft double-aluminum packs. It can be integrated
with upstream product feeding, leaflet handling, coding, rejection,
checkweighing, case packing or downstream conveying systems
according to the production line layout.
Electrical Configuration Reference
| No. | Component | Brand / Reference |
|---|
| 1 | Breaker | Schneider |
| 2 | Button | Schneider |
| 3 | AC Contactor | Schneider |
| 4 | Power Supply | Schneider |
| 5 | Control Relay | Schneider |
| 6 | Multiple Relay | SIPAKE / IDEC |
| 7 | Solid State Relay | SIPAKE / LI-DE |
| 8 | PLC | Inovance |
| 9 | HMI | Inovance |
| 10 | Servo | Inovance |
| 11 | Variable-frequency Drive | Schneider / Inovance |
| 12 | Photoelectric Sensor | Pepperl+Fuchs / Sick |
| 13 | Proximity Sensor | Autonics / Leuze |
| 14 | Optical Fiber Amplifier | Omron / Leuze |
| 15 | Solenoid Valve | Airtac |
| 16 | Oil-Water Separator | Airtac |
| 17 | Manual Slide Valve | Airtac |
The final electrical configuration may be adjusted according to the
actual project and procurement conditions, while maintaining an
equivalent or higher configuration level.
Optional Functions and Line Integration
- Automatic leaflet folding and carton insertion.
- Date coding, batch coding, product inspection and rejection
functions.
- Hot-melt glue sealing system, tuck-in sealing or lock-bottom
sealing based on carton design.
- Connection with upstream product feeding systems and downstream
conveying, checkweighing, case packing or palletizing equipment.
Summary
The SWL-180 horizontal cartoning machine provides an integrated
solution for carton opening, product insertion, ear closing and
carton sealing. With PLC/HMI control, servo-driven key movements,
detection interlocks and configurable closing methods, it is
suitable for automatic cartoning lines that require compact
structure, clear operation logic and flexible integration with
front-end and back-end packaging equipment.