Freemantle SO7

• Packaging of food products such as confectionery, baked goods, and frozen items into cartons.
• Cartoning of pharmaceutical products, including blister packs, bottles, and sachets.
• Automated packaging of cosmetics, toiletries, and personal care items.
• Enclosing various industrial components and consumer goods into retail-ready cartons.
• Secondary packaging for products requiring protection and branding during transit and display.

Typical capacity

For this class of automatic cartoner, throughput typically ranges from 40 to 120 cartons per minute, depending on carton size and product complexity.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with a power consumption of 3-7 kW.

Air supply

Pneumatic systems are commonly integrated, requiring a compressed air supply of 6-8 bar at approximately 100-300 litres per minute.

Carton size range

Automatic cartoners typically accommodate a wide range of carton dimensions, with common minimums around 20x15x60mm and maximums up to 200x100x300mm (LxWxH).

Footprint

For a full automatic cartoner, the footprint typically ranges from 2.5m to 4m in length and 1.2m to 2m in width, excluding infeed and outfeed conveyors.

Product infeed

Common infeed systems include manual loading, automatic product placers, or direct connection to upstream processing equipment.

Sealing method

Units of this type commonly utilise hot melt glue or tuck-in flap closure mechanisms for carton sealing.

• What type of products can a Freemantle SO7 cartoner handle?

  A cartoner in this category is typically designed to handle a wide range of products that can be inserted into pre-glued, flat-packed cartons. This includes items such as sachets, bottles, blister packs, and small boxes.

• What level of automation does a 'Full Automatic Cartoner' imply?

• What kind of maintenance is typically required for a used cartoner?

• Can this machine be integrated into an existing production line?

• What are the common safety features on a cartoner of this type?

Cartoning equipment holds strong reputation for reliability in pharmaceutical and food processing sectors. Buyers typically value machines offering consistent case erection, product loading and sealing with minimal downtime. When purchasing used units, inspectors should assess wear on servo motors, gripper mechanisms and seal tooling, as these components incur significant usage. Industry sentiment favours models demonstrating straightforward maintenance access and parts availability. Durable construction and precise automation remain key strengths. Operational history and maintenance records prove essential evaluation criteria for secondhand purchases.

General overview for this equipment type