top load cartoning machine

Top-load cartoning machine

Efficient solution for the automatic cartoning of rigid and flexible products.
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The ATP Packaging top-load cartoner is the ideal machine for automating the top-loading cartoning process. This machine is designed to form, fill, and seal cartons fully automatically, providing high flexibility and precision when cartoning products from various sectors, including food, cosmetics, and household goods. Thanks to its compact and modular footprint, this cartoner can be easily integrated into existing production lines or operate as a stand-alone machine, optimizing space and production times.

High-precision automatic top-load cartoner

The top-load cartoner is a compact monoblock system that integrates all stages of the cartoning process:

  • Carton forming: The machine forms cartons from cardboard blanks using hot melt to ensure a strong, high-strength seal. It can incorporate from one to four storage units, allowing for greater autonomy and continuity in the production process.
  • Carton loading: The product feeding and grouping system is adaptable to different sizes and formats. Products are loaded using a Cartesian manipulator or Delta robot to ensure they are placed precisely within the container.
  • Carton closing: The cartons are automatically sealed using hot melt to provide a robust protection and ensure product integrity during transport and storage.
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Products that can be carton-packed

Our top-load cartoner can pack a wide range of products in various sectors, including:

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Food products

Confectionery: Cookies, chocolate bars, candies, chewing gum and chocolates.

Bakery: Pastries, croissants, packaged bakery items and multipacks.

Frozen meals: Pizzas, ready-made meals, and frozen vegetables and foods.

Meat and fish: Sausages, meat fillets, chicken breasts, and packaged fish.

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Cosmetics

Cosmetics: Creams, lotions, and personal hygiene products.

Personal hygiene: Shampoos, soaps, toothpastes, and deodorants.

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Household products

Cleaning: Dishwasher tablets, soap, cleaning tablets, scouring pads, degreasers, and disinfectants.

Laundry care: Detergent and fabric softener capsules, limescale remover tablets, and solid stain removers.

Why choose the ATP Packaging top-load cartoner?

The top-load cartoner offers a number of advantages that make it the best technology for automating cartoning in various industries.
Maximum versatility
It packs a wide variety of sizes and types of products, from food to personal hygiene and household cleaning products.
High efficiency

Advanced automation that improves productivity and reduces downtime.

Quality and precision
The process of forming, loading and closing cartons guarantees a high-quality product, with a resistant seal.
Space optimization
Thanks to its compact footprint, this cartoning machine can be seamlessly integrated into any production line, maximizing the use of available space.
Intuitive format change
Format selection is intuitive via a touchscreen. Format adjustments are simple and manual, requiring no additional tools, and facilitate quick and efficient switching between different carton sizes.
Easy integration
Its modular and compact design allows for easy integration into existing production lines, maximizing the use of available space.
Easy maintenance
Direct access to key components for cleaning and adjustments.

Versatile solution

The top-load cartoner is a versatile solution, developed to adapt to various carton dimensions and meet the specific requirements of each project.

Discover the range of carton formats:

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Frequently Asked Questions about the ATP Packaging Top-Load Cartoning machine

A top-load cartoner is a machine designed to automate the cartoning process of products using top loading. Its main function is to form cartons from cardboard blanks, load them with the product, and seal them completely automatically. This technology is used in sectors such as food, cosmetics, and household goods, where precision, speed, and a high-quality final product are required in the packaging. Thanks to its compact and modular design, it adapts to both existing production lines and standalone installations, making it a highly versatile solution for companies looking to optimize time and reduce operating costs.
The top-load cartoner is designed to handle a wide variety of products, both rigid and flexible. It can handle any product from cookies, chocolates, and packaged bakery items in the food industry, to creams, shampoos, and soap in the cosmetics sector, as well as cleaning products and detergents for household use. Its feeding and grouping system is fully adaptable, meaning that whether products are individually packaged, in multipacks, or in containers of varying sizes, the machine can be adjusted to meet every need without compromising efficiency or placement accuracy.
The top-load cartoning machine integrates all packaging processes into one compact line. First, the carton is formed from blanks using hot melt to ensure robustness and durability. Next, Cartesian or Delta robots place the products inside the carton, providing high precision while maintaining product integrity. Finally, the carton is automatically sealed using hot melt again, ensuring a uniform and reliable seal that will protect the product during transport and storage.
The main advantage of the top-load cartoner is its flexibility. It allows for the cartoning of different types of products in multiple formats and positions. It also incorporates an intuitive format change system that is operated via a touchscreen and does not require additional tools. This speeds up the transition between different product lines. Users also value its efficient use of space, as its compact design allows for easy integration into any production facility. The cartoner is also designed for easy maintenance. Direct access to key components streamlines cleaning and adjustments, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
The top-load cartoner is designed for continuous operation and can incorporate up to four carton magazines, ensuring autonomy and minimizing downtime. The automation of the forming, loading, and sealing processes, allows manufacturers to significantly increase their production capacity and reduce human error. This combination of speed, precision, and continuity improves packaging quality while optimizing the use of resources, including operator time and material consumption.

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