Automatic Packaging of Finished Products in Cardboard Boxes

Cartoning machines automatically open, fill and close cardboard packaging, using flat cardboard blanks. They are widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical packaging lines. Fast, consistent and hygienic packaging for retail and transportation.

NordSystems offers horizontal and vertical cartoning solutions designed for easy integration into production lines with elevated requirements for hygiene, precision and packaging quality.

Horizontal Packaging Solutions

Vertical Cartoning Solutions

What Does a Cartoning Machine Do?

A cartoning machine automatically performs several packaging steps:

• Opens flat cardboard blanks
• Forms the cardboard package shape
• Inserts one or more finished products
• Closes the cardboard package with tuck-in flaps or glue
• Outputs finished packages onto a conveyor

Such machines ensure consistent packaging quality, reduce manual labor and increase productivity in both food and cosmetics and pharmaceutical product packaging. Here, precision and repeatability are essential.

Horizontal Cartoning Machines

Horizontal cartoning machines insert products into cardboard packages from the side. They are particularly suitable for film-wrapped, bag-filled or stacked products, as well as cosmetic packaging, tubes, bottles and blisters.

Advantages

• Forced carton opening even for non-standard cartons
• Gentle handling of soft packaging and stacked products
• Easily adaptable to different products and carton formats
• Intuitive interface with multiple language availability
• Hygienic design for food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical production

A unique feature is mirror-image carton opening, which allows cartons to be opened to the left or right. This enables two machines to be installed side-by-side with unified central control — suitable for factories with limited space.

Vertical Cartoning Machines

Vertical cartoning machines insert products from above. They are particularly suitable for bulk, loose or doseable products, as well as pharmaceutical and cosmetic products where precise positioning is important.

Features

• Production speed up to 60 cartons per minute
• Fast size and format changeover
• Adaptable to different carton shapes and sizes
• Durable painted steel frame
• Rotating star wheel for smooth carton feeding
• Automatic control system
• Color touchscreen display
• Advanced safety systems

Applications

Cartoning machines are used in various industries:

• Food and beverage production
• Cosmetics and personal care products
• Pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements
• Pet food
• Snacks and confectionery products
• Bakery and confectionery products
• Coffee and tea
• Frozen products
• Cheese and dairy products
• Meat and poultry
• Meal kits
• Bulk products
• Industrial and consumer products

The machines are suitable wherever standardized packaging, high quality, hygiene and repeatability are required.

Why Automate Cartoning?

• Higher productivity and packaging speed
• Precise and repeatable packaging
• Reduced operator workload
• Improved hygiene and process control
• Easy integration with other packaging systems

Cartoning machines can be combined with case forming, robotic pick-and-place, case sealing and shrink wrapping systems.