Elena Marchetti - Box Taper

Applications & Use Cases

• Sealing the top and bottom flaps of corrugated boxes in food production lines.
• Automating the packaging process for various food products, from baked goods to frozen items.
• Used in end-of-line packaging for prepared meals, snacks, and confectionery.
• Applicable for operations requiring consistent and secure box closure prior to palletising or shipping.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Units of this type commonly process between 10 to 30 boxes per minute, depending on box size and operator interaction.

Power supply

Box tapers typically operate on a single-phase 230V, 50Hz electrical supply, though some industrial models may require three-phase.

Box size range

For this class of equipment, a common range for box dimensions would be minimum 150mm (L) x 100mm (W) x 100mm (H) to maximum 500mm (L) x 500mm (W) x 500mm (H).

Tape width

Most box tapers are designed to accommodate standard packaging tape widths, typically 50mm or 75mm.

Footprint

A typical footprint for a standalone box taper is approximately 1.5m (L) x 0.8m (W) x 1.5m (H), excluding infeed/outfeed conveyors.

Construction material

Frames are commonly constructed from painted mild steel, with some models featuring stainless steel for enhanced hygiene or durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of boxes can this equipment handle?

  Box tapers are primarily designed for sealing regular slotted containers (RSC) made from corrugated cardboard. They typically handle a range of single-wall or double-wall board thicknesses.

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• What kind of maintenance does a box taper require?

• Can this box taper be integrated into an existing packaging line?

• What is meant by 'Sold as seen'?