What is a carton sealing machine?

Basic structure of carton sealer

• The machine frame is made of steel or aluminum alloy, ensuring strength and durability. The machine frame has the function of supporting other parts of the machine and withstanding the impact force during operation.
• The conveyor belt helps move cartons in and out of the machine. The speed of the conveyor belt can be adjusted to suit the needs of use.
• The sensor system helps detect the size and position of the carton and adjusts other parts of the machine to operate appropriately. The sensor system plays an important role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the carton sealer.
• Adjustment unit: Includes knobs, buttons or touch screens to adjust the machine's operating parameters such as conveyor speed, glue temperature, seam height, etc.
• The glue feeding unit includes a tape roll, a heating system and a glue quantity adjustment unit. The tape roll can be made of paper, plastic or PVC.
• The gluing unit includes a roller or a press, which helps to press the tape tightly to the edge of the carton. The gluing system's pressure can be adjusted to suit the thickness and material of the carton.
• Automatic tape cutting system after gluing each carton (depending on the machine model).
• Some carton sealing machines have additional components such as date printing system, barcode printing, labeling, etc.

Basic operating principles of carton sealing machines:

• Cartons are placed on the conveyor or placed in an automatic positioning position.
• The size of the carton is automatically sensed to adjust the appropriate tape position.

• The tape is taken from the roll and spread out on the edge of the carton in a straight line
• The amount of tape is adjusted according to the size and thickness of the carton.

• The roller system or pressing unit will move along the edge of the carton, pressing the tape tightly to the edge of the carton.
• The pressing force is adjusted to ensure that the tape adheres firmly and does not peel off during transportation.
• Some carton sealing machines have an additional automatic tape cutting function, which saves time and operations.

• After being sealed, the cartons are pushed out of the machine along the conveyor or are taken to the next position in the packaging process.
• The sensor system will check whether the cartons are completely sealed before being pushed out of the machine.

How much does a carton sealing machine cost?

• Type of machine: Automatic and semi-automatic sealing machines with different features and capacities
• Machine size: Larger machines are usually more expensive.
• Brand: Famous brands are often more expensive than new or less famous brands.
• Features: Machines with more features such as top and bottom tape gluing, folding the edge of the carton, printing dates, etc. are usually more expensive.

• Machine type Reference price
• Semi-automatic carton sealing machine, 5cm tape: 10 - 25 million VND
• Semi-automatic carton sealing machine, 10cm tape: 15 - 30 million VND
• Automatic carton sealing machine, 5cm tape: 30 - 50 million VND
• Automatic carton sealing machine, 10cm tape: 40 - 70 million VND
• Automatic carton sealing machine, folding carton edges: 60 - 110 million VND
• Automatic carton sealing machine, printing date: 80 - 140 million VND

How to effectively fix some common errors of carton sealing machines

1. Incomplete sealing

• The machine's gluing pressure is not enough, the gluing force is too low, it cannot ensure that the tape adheres completely to the edge of the carton, leading to loose edges and peeling.
• Using poor quality tape, not suitable for the type of carton or environmental conditions, can cause the tape to not adhere well, leading to poor sealing.

• Adjust the machine's pressure setting on the control panel to increase the gluing force on the edge of the carton. Higher pressure will help the tape adhere better, ensuring a tight seal.
• Make sure the gluing system is operating normally, without clogging or leaking glue.
• Upgrade to a better adhesive tape with high adhesion

2. Machine jam

• Loose drive chain can cause machine parts to operate unevenly, leading to machine jam.
• A faulty or malfunctioning motor can prevent the machine from operating, leading to machine jam.

• Tighten the drive chain, check the tension of the drive chain and adjust if necessary.
• Replace the defective motor with a new genuine motor, ensuring quality and compatibility with the machine.

3. The carton is glued skewed:

• Check and calibrate the position sensor.
• Use a carton of the appropriate size, ensuring it is not deformed.
• Adjust the position of the carton before gluing.

4. Excessive noise

• A loose drive chain will create a metallic noise when operating, especially when the machine is operating at high speed.
• Worn or damaged bearings will create a growling or screeching noise during operation.
• Loose or incorrectly installed machine parts can also create noise during operation.

• Check and adjust the chain tension by tightening or loosening the bolts on the chain tensioner.
• Replace worn bearings with new genuine bearings, ensuring the right quality and size.

5. The carton is glued skewed:

• Check and calibrate the position sensor.
• Use cartons of the right size, ensuring they are not deformed.
• Adjust the position of the carton before gluing.

Maintaining the carton sealer for optimal performance

• Regular lubrication is essential for the health of an automatic or semi-automatic carton sealer. This is because the machine is made up of many moving parts that interact with each other.
• Whenever one surface rubs against another, friction occurs. As the Carton Sealer continues to operate, the wheels, motors, and other working parts inside the machine will rub against each other.
• Since most of the components are metal, the heat generated from friction is very high. This heat can cause wear and tear on the Parts if not controlled.
• The essential parts of automatic and semi-automatic carton sealers that need regular lubrication are the rotating parts.
• The CAM mechanism and chain components must be lubricated every fifteen to forty hours of operation. It is important to ensure that the oil viscosity is always stable, around 47-53mm2/S50°C. It is also recommended to use calcium-based grease to lubricate the gear mesh.

• Every part of the machine should be kept clean at all times.
• You can ensure this by wiping it with a clean dry cloth whenever you notice a build-up of dirt.
• Avoid cleaning the machine with soap and water.
• Make sure that oil does not get on some of the delicate parts, especially the synchronous belt and the drive belt to avoid damage.

• Do not overuse the carton sealer. To make the carton sealer last longer, you must schedule a regular shutdown.
• This should be done every three to four months to ensure that the parts are working properly.
• During the downtime, check the drive chain and other surrounding areas. You do this to ensure that it is tight and in good condition. If it is not good, you must repair or replace it.
• If you find the chain is loose, you should tighten it properly.

Popular types of carton sealing machines

1 - Automatic carton sealing machine

• Fast sealing speed, many times faster than manual sealing, meeting the needs of large quantity packaging.
• Automatic operation, minimizing errors, ensuring consistent quality for packaged products.
• Minimizing labor costs, optimizing the packaging process.
• Save time, increase production and business efficiency.
• The sealing line is even and straight, creating a professional appearance for the product.
• Ensure product safety during transportation and storage.
• Increase product aesthetics, attract customers.
• Most automatic carton sealing machines are equipped with a simple, easy-to-use control system.
• Many automatic carton sealers can adjust the carton size to suit many different types of products.

• The cost is higher than that of semi-automatic carton sealers due to their more complex structure and the use of many modern electronic components.
• Compared to semi-automatic sealers, stable power supply is required to ensure efficient and safe operation.

• Used in the food, beverage, components, household appliances, garment, etc. industries.
• In the e-commerce, warehousing and logistics industries

Automatic carton sealers bring many benefits to businesses

2 - Semi-automatic carton sealers

• The speed of sealing cartons is faster than manual sealing, meeting the needs of packaging small and medium quantities.
• Reduce time and labor, optimize the packaging process.
• Cheaper than automatic carton sealers.
• Simple structure, easy to use, no high technical requirements.
• Can adjust the size of the carton to suit many different types of products.
• Equipped with safety systems such as emergency stop button, anti-jamming sensor,...
• - Disadvantages:
• Lower productivity than automatic carton sealing machines, suitable for small and medium quantity packaging needs, cannot meet the needs of large quantity packaging.
• Need manual operation, the operator needs to place the carton in the gluing position and take the gluing carton out.

• Enterprises and production facilities with small and medium quantity packaging needs: Food, beverage, electronics, components, garment, footwear, etc. industries

3 - Automatic carton flap folding and gluing machine

• The flap folding and gluing speed is many times faster than manual operation
• Fully automated operation, minimizing errors and ensuring consistent quality for packaged products.
• Minimize labor costs, optimize the packaging process.
• Save time, increase production and business efficiency.
• The gluing line is even and straight, creating a professional appearance for the product.
• Ensure product safety during transportation and storage.
• Most automatic carton folding and gluing machines are equipped with a simple, easy-to-use control system.

• The carton is placed on the conveyor or the flap folding position.
• The folding arms automatically fold the side edges and bottom of the carton according to the set size.
• The folded carton moves to the gluing position.
• The adhesive tape is automatically applied to the sides of the carton, creating a strong and tight gluing line.
• The carton is completed and pushed out of the machine or transferred to the next conveyor to continue the packaging process.

Some important notes on using the carton sealing machine

- Installation notes

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Why choose Intech carton sealing machine?

• Providing a full range of automatic, semi-automatic and mini carton sealing machines, meeting all customer needs.
• Products are imported from reputable brands, ensuring durability, stable operation and efficiency.
• We always provide customers with the best prices on the market with many attractive incentive programs.
• A team of enthusiastic and experienced consultants, ready to support customers in choosing the right product and answering all questions.
• We are committed to product warranty according to the manufacturer's regulations, ensuring customer benefits.

• Installation and maintenance of machinery on-site.
• Providing genuine accessories.
• Free training on machine usage.

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