Jacob White - Jacob White TLX-3

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging of food products such as coffee capsules, tea bags, and confectionery.
• Cartoning of pharmaceutical products, including blister packs and small bottles.
• Packing of cosmetic items like creams, lotions, and perfumes into retail cartons.
• Suitable for hardware and small component packaging in various industries.
• Used in contract packing operations requiring flexible carton handling.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For semi-automatic cartoners of this class, throughput typically ranges from 20 to 60 cartons per minute, depending on product and operator efficiency.

Power supply

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

Carton size range

Semi-automatic cartoners are typically designed to handle a broad range of carton sizes, with adjustments for length, width, and height.

Footprint

The footprint for a semi-automatic cartoner like the TLX-3 is generally compact, suitable for integration into existing production lines without extensive space requirements.

Infeed system

Product infeed is typically manual for semi-automatic models, with the operator placing products into the carton.

Closure type

This unit, with additional flap closers, is typically configured for tuck-in or hot-melt glue closures, depending on the specific setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a semi-automatic cartoner?

  A semi-automatic cartoner requires manual product loading into the carton by an operator, but automates the carton forming, closing, and sealing processes. This offers a balance between manual packing and fully automatic systems.

• What kind of maintenance does a Jacob White TLX-3 typically require?

• Can this machine handle different carton sizes?

• Is training required to operate this equipment?

• What are the benefits of a used cartoner?