Product Overview
The Semi-Automatic Carton Flute Laminator Machine is designed for laminating printed paperboard with corrugated board to produce laminated corrugated sheets for packaging applications.
The machine adopts a semi-automatic feeding structure, where the top sheet is manually fed while the bottom corrugated sheet is automatically conveyed and positioned. It is suitable for carton manufacturers and packaging converters requiring accurate sheet alignment and stable laminating quality with moderate production volumes.
Key Features
- Surface paper can be stacked up to 1.5 m in height. During the feeding process, the paper pile automatically lifts, making feeding easier and improving operating efficiency.
- The bottom paper adopts suction-type automatic feeding and can automatically track according to the feeding speed of the manually supplied surface paper.
- The new concept front gauge positioning system provides high positioning accuracy. The bottom paper will never run ahead of the surface paper, while the advance amount of the surface paper can be adjusted.
- The machine uses a touchscreen and PLC control system. The electrical system operates stably and can automatically display fault alarms.
- The automatic glue supplement system can automatically replenish glue loss during the laminating process and works together with glue recycling to reduce glue waste.
- The line speed of the glue roller is scientifically designed to ensure uniform glue application while avoiding glue splashing during high-speed operation.
- The glue roller cleaning system keeps the lower roller clean and prevents glue from sticking to the back of corrugated board, reducing the need for frequent blade replacement.
- The floating movable pressing section ensures that corrugated board is not crushed during lamination while maintaining flat and straight laminated sheets.
- The cleaning water supply uses an independent tank-controlled circulation system, providing effective cleaning and reducing glue accumulation.
- The roller pressure is adjusted from one side. When changing bottom sheet specifications, the operator can quickly adjust the pressure to the required scale without testing each roller individually.
Technical parameter:
| Model | TM-1300 | TM-1400 | TM-1500 | TM-1600 |
| Max size of cover face | 1300x1100mm | 1400X1250mm | 1500X1250mm | 1600X1250mm |
| Min size of cover face | 360x360mm | 360x360mm | 360x360mm | 360x360mm |
| Economic speed | 0-100piece/min | 0-100piece/min | 0-100piece/min | 0-100piece/min |
| Precision | ≤±1mm | ≤±1mm | ≤±1mm | ≤±1mm |
| Power | 6kw | 6kw | 6kw | 6kw |
| Size | 8.8×1.95×1.5m | 8.8×2.05×1.5m | 8.8×2.15×1.5m | 8.8×2.25×1.5m |
| Weight | 3T | 3T | 3.5T | 3.5T |
Suitable Materials
The machine is suitable for laminating:
- Printed paperboard
- White cardboard
- Duplex board
- Coated paper
- Film laminated paper
- Corrugated board
Supported corrugated flute types:
- A Flute
- B Flute
- C Flute
- D Flute
- E Flute
Applications
The Semi-Automatic Carton Flute Laminator Machine is used for producing laminated corrugated sheets, including:
- Color printed corrugated cartons
- Retail packaging boxes
- Fruit and vegetable boxes
- Beverage cartons
- Display cartons
- Electronic product packaging
- Gift packaging boxes
The actual application depends on the sheet specification, carton structure, and production requirements.
Working Process
Printed top sheet feeding
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Automatic corrugated bottom sheet feeding
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Glue application
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Front gauge positioning
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Sheet laminating and pressing
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Laminated sheet output
Recommended Industries
Suitable for:
- Corrugated carton manufacturers
- Packaging production companies
- Offset printing companies
- Food packaging producers
- Consumer goods packaging manufacturers
- Retail packaging suppliers
FAQ
1. What is a semi-automatic carton flute laminator machine used for?
A semi-automatic carton flute laminator machine is used to bond printed paperboard with corrugated board to produce laminated corrugated sheets for packaging production.
2. How does this machine feed the paper?
The top sheet is manually fed by an operator, while the bottom corrugated sheet is automatically fed through a suction-type feeding system.
3. What flute types can this machine laminate?
The machine can laminate corrugated boards with A, B, C, D, and E flute profiles according to the machine configuration.
4. Can this machine process film-laminated printed paper?
Yes. Film-laminated paper can be processed under suitable production conditions.
5. How does the machine maintain sheet alignment?
The machine uses a front gauge positioning system. The bottom sheet is controlled to avoid running ahead, while the surface paper advance amount can be adjusted.
6. Does the machine require manual glue adjustment?
No. The machine is equipped with an automatic glue supplement system that replenishes glue during the laminating process and works with glue recycling.
7. How does the machine prevent corrugated board from being crushed?
The floating movable pressing section helps maintain pressing pressure while reducing the risk of crushing the corrugated board.
8. What is the difference between semi-automatic and fully automatic flute laminators?
A semi-automatic model requires manual feeding of the top sheet and is generally suitable for manufacturers seeking a balance between equipment investment and production requirements. Fully automatic models integrate automatic feeding for both sheets.
