Cartoning Machine — FAQ

Most factories start looking at automation when they're hand-packing more than 1,500–2,000 cartons per day. At that volume, you've got 2–4 workers folding blanks, stuffing products, tucking flaps, and stacking — and the inconsistency is already hurting your brand on the shelf.

Here's the math: 3 workers × $12/hr × 8hr = $288/day in labor. A semi-automatic cartoner at 25 CPM with 1 operator does that volume in under 90 minutes. A full automatic at 60 CPM does it in 35 minutes. ROI: 8–18 months on labor savings alone.

The signal most people miss: if your rejection rate from retailers or distributors exceeds 2% due to damaged or poorly sealed cartons, you've already crossed the threshold. The machine isn't a luxury — it's protecting your existing revenue.

This is the first big decision, and getting it wrong means buying the wrong machine entirely.

Horizontal cartoners push the product into the carton from the side. Choose horizontal if your product has a flat, stable profile: blister packs, tubes, trays, pouches, sachets, flat boxes, cereal bags, tea bags. Roughly 80% of all cartoning applications use horizontal.

Vertical cartoners drop the product into the carton from above, with gravity assisting the loading. Choose vertical for loose items, or any product that can't be reliably pushed sideways without tipping or jamming.

The gotcha: some products can run on either type, but one will be significantly more reliable. A pouch of granules can be pushed horizontally, but if the pouch is floppy and inconsistently filled, a vertical cartoner with a gravity drop will give you fewer jams. When in doubt, send us your product — we'll test it on both and show you the video.

It matters more than most suppliers will admit, because it affects your speed, your budget, and how forgiving the machine is when things go wrong.

Intermittent motion stops the carton chain at each station for every cycle — erection, filling, sealing all happen while the chain is paused. Speeds run 30–80 CPM. The stop-and-go motion is gentler on products, easier to set up, more forgiving of timing variations, and significantly cheaper. If your product is fragile (blister packs with delicate blisters, glass vials), intermittent motion is safer.

Continuous motion does everything while the chain keeps moving. Speeds run 100–400+ CPM. It's faster, but it demands precise product feeding, more sophisticated controls, and operators who understand timing adjustments.

The honest advice: if you need under 80 CPM, buy intermittent. It's simpler, cheaper, easier to maintain, and more forgiving. You only need continuous motion if you're running high-volume pharma lines, major food brands, or any application where the cartoner must keep pace with high-speed upstream equipment.

Cost Item	Typical Range	Notes
Machine	$5,000–$250,000+	Depends on speed, features, automation level
Shipping & import	$2,000–$10,000	Sea freight + customs + duties
Installation & commissioning	$1,500–$5,000	2–4 days on-site
Operator training	Included or $500–$2,000	1–3 days
Carton blanks (ongoing)	$0.02–$0.15/carton	Your biggest recurring cost
Hot melt glue	$500–$2,000/year	If glue sealing
Compressed air system	$1,000–$3,000	If you don't have one
Electrical installation	$500–$2,000	Dedicated circuit, phase converter if needed
Spare parts kit	$800–$3,000	Vacuum cups, glue nozzles, sensors, belts
Format parts for new sizes	$500–$3,000 per set	Every new carton size may need new lugs, rails
Annual maintenance	$1,000–$5,000	Wear parts, calibration, service

The cost most people underestimate: format parts. Every time you add a significantly different carton size or style, you may need new chain lugs, guide rails, flap folders, and pusher heads. If you run 8 different carton sizes, that's potentially $4,000–$24,000 in format parts alone. Budget for it upfront.

1. Your product — what is it? (blister pack, bottle, tube, pouch, sachet, tray) — send a photo with dimensions
2. Product dimensions — length × width × height as it would sit in the carton
3. Your carton — style (reverse tuck, straight tuck, auto-lock bottom, glue seal), dimensions, board thickness, or send a sample blank
4. Desired speed — CPM, or tell us your daily/shift target and we'll calculate
5. Leaflet insertion — do you need automatic insert feeding? What size?
6. Sealing method — tuck-in, glue, or combination?
7. Upstream equipment — what's feeding products into the cartoner?
8. Current situation — hand-packing? upgrading? new product launch?
9. Certification requirements — CE, GMP, FDA contact materials, pharmaceutical serialization

A 20-minute phone call with this information saves weeks of back-and-forth emails.

Semi-automatic ($5,000–$15,000): The operator manually places the product while the machine erects the blank and seals it. Speeds of 10–25 CPM. Good for startups, low-volume operations, or products too complex for automatic insertion. The operator is the bottleneck.

Fully automatic ($15,000–$250,000+): The machine does everything — erect, fill, seal, discharge. Speeds of 30–400+ CPM. One operator monitors the machine instead of manually placing products.

Our honest take: if you're currently hand-packing more than 1,500 cartons/day and your volume is growing, skip the semi-auto and go straight to a fully automatic intermittent cartoner ($15,000–$30,000 range). Semi-automatic machines have limited upgrade paths — when you outgrow it, you're buying a whole new machine. The price gap between semi-auto and entry-level fully auto isn't that large, and the jump in productivity is massive.

The "up to" number is always a dry cycle speed — empty cartons, no product, no leaflet. Real production speed depends on product complexity, carton size, upstream feeding, and sealing method.

Realistic production speeds we see in the field:

Setup	Spec Sheet Speed	Actual Production Speed
Blister pack + leaflet, intermittent	60 CPM	40–50 CPM
Single tube, no leaflet, intermittent	80 CPM	55–70 CPM
Pouch + leaflet, continuous	200 CPM	150–180 CPM
Bottle, vertical, continuous	150 CPM	120–140 CPM

Always ask the supplier to test YOUR product and carton, and send you video of the actual run at production speed. We do this for every serious inquiry.

Most industrial cartoners spec a range like length: 30–200mm, width: 15–100mm, height: 10–80mm.

But machines perform best in the middle 60% of their range. If your carton is 35mm wide (near minimum) or 95mm wide (near maximum), expect more setup time and potentially reduced speed for reliable runs.

Practical advice: give us your smallest AND largest carton. If both are comfortably within the middle of the range, one machine handles both easily. If one is at the extreme edge, we may recommend a different model or custom format parts to ensure reliability across your entire product range.

No. The carton-sealing structure has to be finalized before the machine is built — once production is underway, the sealing structure cannot be changed.

For reference, the table below shows the changeover effort between different carton styles when those styles are accounted for up front:

Carton Style	Sealing Method	Changeover Effort
Reverse tuck	Tuck-in flaps	Low — adjust flap folding rails and timing
Straight tuck	Tuck-in flaps	Low — same as reverse tuck with different rail position
Auto-lock bottom	Mechanical lock	Medium — needs bottom folding mechanism adjustment
Full glue seal	Hot melt adhesive	Medium — activate glue system, adjust nozzles and timing
Combination (glue bottom, tuck top)	Both	Higher — needs both systems active and synchronized

Switching between carton sizes is one thing (adjust format parts, load new blanks). Switching between carton styles is another — it may require changing flap folding mechanisms, activating or deactivating the glue system, and adjusting the sealing station. Servo-driven machines store all parameters as recipes, which helps, but the physical changes still take time.

The leaflet feeder automatically draws a flat leaflet from a stack, folds it to size, and inserts it into the carton alongside the product:

1. Pre-cut leaflets are stacked in the feeder magazine
2. A vacuum or friction wheel picks the top leaflet
3. Rollers fold it (single fold, double fold, or booklet fold)
4. A pusher inserts the folded leaflet into the open carton
5. An optical sensor verifies the leaflet is present

Reliability: on a well-maintained feeder with quality leaflet stock, the miss rate is under 0.1%. For pharmaceutical lines, we add an optical verification system that checks leaflet presence AND can verify the correct leaflet version by reading a printed code. Any carton with a missing or wrong leaflet gets automatically rejected.

The common problem: static electricity. In dry environments, leaflets stick together and the feeder double-feeds. Anti-static bars and proper humidity control (40–60% RH) virtually eliminate this issue.

Tuck-in: Mechanical fingers fold and tuck the flaps into slots. No adhesive needed — clean, simple, lowest operating cost. Best for lightweight products and cartons consumers will open. Downside: not tamper-evident, and heavy products can pop the tucks open during shipping.

Glue seal: Hot melt adhesive applied to flaps before closing. Strong, tamper-evident, and secure for heavy products. Essential for pharma and food where seal integrity matters. Downside: adds a glue system to maintain, adhesive cost, and the machine needs a glue tank heated to 150–180°C.

Combination (glue bottom, tuck top): The bottom is glued for security during shipping, the top is tucked for easy consumer opening. The most popular choice for retail products.

Our recommendation: if you're in pharma, use full glue or combination. If you're in food or consumer goods, combination gives the best of both worlds. If you're in hardware or electronics with light products, tuck-in is sufficient and cheapest to run.

Machine Type	Same Size, Different Product	Different Carton Size	Different Carton Style
Mechanical, older	30–45 min	45–90 min	60–120 min
Semi-automatic	5 min	10–20 min	N/A (manual seal)

What changeover involves (servo machine, different carton size):

1. Swap carton blanks in the magazine (2–3 min)
2. Adjust or swap format parts — chain lugs, guide rails (10–15 min)
3. Adjust leaflet feeder if leaflet size changed (5 min)
4. Run 10–20 empty test cartons to verify erection and sealing (5 min)
5. Run 5–10 test cartons with product to verify insertion (5 min)

The hidden time sink: switching between glue-seal and tuck-in cartons requires heating up or cooling down the glue system. Glue tanks take 15–20 minutes to reach operating temperature from cold.

First time with a new carton size takes longer than recalling a stored recipe:

1. Enter carton dimensions into the HMI — length, width, height, and board thickness
2. Adjust the blank magazine — set guides to the new blank width and length
3. Set chain lug spacing — servo machines adjust automatically; mechanical machines require manual repositioning
4. Adjust guide rails through the entire carton path — erection to sealing to discharge
5. Set pusher stroke length — must match the new carton depth
6. Adjust flap folding rails and tuck-in fingers — flap dimensions change with carton height
7. If glue sealing: set glue nozzle positions and spray timing for new flap dimensions
8. If leaflet feeding: adjust feeder fold settings if leaflet size changed

Run 10–20 empty cartons first. Check that every carton erects squarely, flaps fold cleanly, and the seal holds. Then run 5–10 with product before starting full production.

Pro tip: the first time you set up a new carton, write down every adjustment value. Next time, it becomes a stored recipe and takes half the time.

1. Load the leaflets into the feeder magazine — all facing the same direction, fanned slightly to prevent double picks
2. Set the fold type — single fold, double fold, or booklet fold depending on your leaflet dimensions and carton space
3. Adjust the fold rollers — too loose and the leaflet is bulky (may jam); too tight and it wrinkles
4. Set the insertion timing — on the HMI, adjust the phase offset so the folded leaflet enters the carton just before the product pusher completes its stroke
5. Test in isolation first — run 20 leaflets through the feeder without cartons. All 20 should fold consistently before integrating with the cartoner

Common mistake: operators adjust insertion timing while the machine is jogging slowly, but timing changes at production speed. Always verify timing at full speed after making adjustments.

Insertion timing is the most critical adjustment on a cartoner. Here's the systematic approach:

1. Verify the product arrives at the infeed point squarely — if the product is crooked before it reaches the pusher, no timing adjustment will fix it. Check upstream feeding guides
2. Check the pusher stroke length — too short and the product sticks out; too long and it damages the carton back wall
3. Adjust the phase offset (servo machines): on the HMI timing menu, adjust the encoder phase between the carton chain and product infeed. Increase offset if product arrives late; decrease if early
4. Verify at production speed — timing that looks perfect at jog speed will be different at full speed
5. Check 30 consecutive cartons — if 2–3 out of 30 are off, you have a feeding inconsistency, not a timing issue

For mechanical machines: timing is adjusted via a mechanical linkage or cam. This requires more skill and often needs a technician for the first setup. Once set, mechanical timing holds well — it just can't be stored and recalled like servo recipes.

Improper blank loading causes 40% of the jams and misfeeds we see:

• Stack blanks squarely in the magazine, all facing the same direction with score lines (creases) aligned with the pickup position
• Fan the blanks slightly — slide the top few apart so the vacuum suction cup picks only one, not two stuck together
• Don't overfill the magazine — excess weight compresses the blanks and causes double picks. Fill to 80% capacity
• Check blank quality — warped blanks, inconsistent scoring, or moisture-absorbed blanks will misfeed constantly. Reject damaged blanks before loading
• Store blanks properly — dry, climate-controlled area at 40–60% RH. Board that's too dry becomes brittle; too damp becomes soft

The #1 loading mistake: operators load blanks with the score lines facing the wrong direction. The vacuum picks the blank and tries to fold it, but the creases open the wrong way. Every blank goes in sideways or crushed.

Shift start (15 min): Visual inspection → load carton blanks → load leaflets (if applicable) → select recipe → run 10–20 test cartons (empty and with product) → verify erection, insertion, leaflet presence, and seal quality → start production.

During production: Monitor blank magazine level (reload every 30–60 min depending on speed), monitor leaflet feeder, spot-check carton quality every 30 minutes, watch for jams and clear immediately, top up glue tank if glue sealing.

Shift end (20 min): Clear remaining blanks → purge glue nozzles (if glue sealing) → wipe down all carton handling surfaces → clear paper dust → log production count and any issues.

When	What	Time
Every shift	Clear paper dust and debris. Wipe carton handling surfaces. Check blank magazine alignment. Check glue temperature (if equipped).	15 min
Weekly	Inspect drive chains and belts for wear or slack. Check all sensor positions. Test vacuum pump pressure. Inspect glue nozzles.	30–45 min
Monthly	Lubricate bearings, chains, and linear guides. Inspect vacuum suction cups. Check flap folding rails and tuck-in fingers. Full sensor cleaning.	1–2 hr
Quarterly	Replace worn vacuum cups. Inspect and clean glue system. Check servo alignments. Inspect format parts for scoring or wear.	2–3 hr
Annually	Comprehensive mechanical inspection. Recalibrate all sensors and encoders. Replace high-wear format parts proactively. Check PLC battery.	Half day

The expensive lesson: skipping vacuum cup replacement. A cracked vacuum cup costs $5. When it fails to pick a blank properly, the blank gets crushed, the chain jams, and you damage the chain lug ($50–$100) and possibly the folding rails. A $5 part creates a $500 repair and 2 hours of downtime. Replace cups on schedule, not when they fail.

After every production run: Purge glue nozzles using the built-in cleaning cycle or manufacturer-recommended solvent. Wipe nozzle tips with a soft brass brush or wooden pick — never steel, it damages the precision orifice.

Weekly: Check glue tank level and temperature (typically 150–180°C). Inspect glue hoses for flexibility and signs of hardening or cracking. Run a test pattern on cardboard to verify nozzle spray consistency.

Monthly: Inspect the glue tank for charred adhesive buildup — blackened, carbonized glue contaminates the system. Drain and clean the tank if you see buildup. Check all electrical connections on heaters and temperature sensors.

Quarterly: Replace glue nozzles that show inconsistent spray patterns or partial blockage. Inspect glue pump (if equipped) for wear.

What happens when you skip glue maintenance: nozzles gradually clog, reducing glue volume per carton. Seals start failing intermittently. Operators increase the temperature, which accelerates charring. Eventually the entire system needs a full rebuild — a $1,000–$3,000 repair that could have been prevented with $50 in cleaning solvent and 15 minutes per shift.

Replace vacuum suction cups every 3–6 months depending on production volume, or immediately when you see these signs:

• Cracks or tears in the cup lip — even hairline cracks reduce suction
• Permanent deformation — the cup lip should be flexible and round, not flat or misshapen
• Hardening — the rubber compound stiffens over time, especially near the glue system
• Edge wear — the contact edge should be sharp and smooth, not rounded or chafed

How to test: press a cup against a clean, smooth surface. Release — you should feel solid suction with no hissing. If air leaks around the edge, the cup is compromised.

Also check: vacuum pump pressure and air lines. A cup in perfect condition won't work if the vacuum pump is weak or there's a leak in the air line. Don't just replace cups — verify the entire vacuum circuit.

Format parts (chain lugs, guide rails, flap folding rails, tuck-in fingers, pusher heads) wear gradually, and the decline in carton quality is often so slow operators don't notice until a customer complains. Watch for:

• Scored or grooved contact surfaces — visible wear tracks that mark your cartons
• Bent or chipped tuck-in fingers — they fail to close flaps cleanly
• Worn chain lugs — cartons shift or wobble during transport, causing misalignment at insertion and sealing stations
• Pusher head wear — grooves or sharp edges that damage products

Replacement timeline: 12–24 months for high-contact format parts in continuous production. Intermittent operations may get 3–5 years. Always replace format parts when changing to a significantly different carton size if current parts are outside their adjustment range.

Part	Quantity	Cost	Why You Need It
Vacuum suction cups (full set)	1 set	$30–$80	#1 cause of erection failures
Glue nozzles (glue machines)	4–6	$15–$30 ea	Clog gradually, cause seal failures
Drive belts / timing belts	2	$30–$80 ea	Aging belts cause timing drift
Photoelectric sensors	2	$40–$100 ea	Carton detection and positioning
Tuck-in finger assemblies	1 set	$100–$300	Wear causes incomplete sealing
Chain lug inserts	1 set	$100–$200	Wear causes carton misalignment
Solenoid valves	2	$30–$80 ea	Control pneumatic operations
Air filters	5	$10–$15 ea	Clogged filters = pneumatic issues
Glue tank filters (glue machines)	2	$20–$40 ea	Prevents nozzle clogging
HMI fuses	5	$2–$5 ea	Cheap insurance
Format parts for top 2 carton sizes	2 sets	$500–$3,000/set	Most critical changeover items

Total kit cost: ~$1,500–$5,000. This covers 90%+ of the issues that cause unplanned downtime. Lintyco ships from stock within 24 hours via DHL Express.

1. Vacuum system (check first — most common cause)
Is the vacuum pump running at correct pressure? Are suction cups clean, undamaged, and properly positioned? Air leaks in the vacuum line? Fix: clean or replace cups, check all fittings, verify pump pressure.

2. Carton blank quality
Are blanks warped, damp, or stuck together? Are score lines deep enough? Even 1–2mm deviation from spec causes misfeeds. Fix: store blanks at 40–60% RH, reject damaged blanks, verify dimensions with calipers.

3. Magazine adjustment
Is the blank stack aligned with the vacuum pickup position? Overfilling causes double picks; underfilling causes misalignment. Fix: adjust magazine guides, fan blanks before loading, fill to 80%.

4. Erection mechanism
Are erection fingers and folding rails worn or misadjusted? Fix: inspect and adjust erection fingers. Replace worn components.

1. Product alignment at infeed
Is the product arriving at the pusher point squarely? If products are skewed or inconsistent in position, the pusher drives them in crooked. Fix: check upstream feeding guides and conveyor alignment.

2. Pusher stroke and timing
Is the pusher stroke length correct for the carton depth? Too short = product sticks out. Too long = product jammed against back wall. Fix: verify stroke length in recipe, adjust timing offset on HMI.

3. Product-to-carton clearance
Does the product actually fit inside the carton with adequate clearance? A product 1mm wider than the carton opening will jam every time. Fix: verify dimensions — you need at least 1–2mm clearance on each side.

4. Static electricity
Lightweight products (sachets, pouches, leaflets) can cling to machine surfaces due to static. Fix: install anti-static bars at the infeed. Increase ambient humidity to 50–60%.

For tuck-in seals:

• Worn tuck-in fingers — worn, chipped, or misaligned fingers can't push the flap fully into the slot. Inspect and replace.
• Flap scores too shallow — if the crease isn't deep enough, the flap resists folding. Carton blank quality issue.
• Timing off — tuck-in fingers engage before the flap is fully folded. Adjust timing.

For glue seals:

• Insufficient glue — check nozzle condition, glue tank temperature, and pump pressure. Clogged nozzles are #1 cause.
• Glue temperature wrong — too cold and adhesive doesn't flow; too hot and it degrades. Check against adhesive spec (150–180°C).
• Timing between glue application and flap closing — too quick and glue has no time to spread; too slow and glue cools before contact.

For both methods: overfilled cartons where flaps can't meet squarely, and worn flap folding rails that don't fully close flaps before the sealing station.

Double-feeding (two leaflets picked at once):

• Leaflets stuck together — fan the stack before loading. Use anti-static treatment in dry conditions.
• Worn feeder rollers gripping too hard — adjust roller pressure or replace worn rollers.
• Magazine overfilled — reduce stack height in the feeder.

Missing leaflets (no leaflet in carton):

• Feeder magazine empty — operators focus on carton magazine and forget the leaflet feeder.
• Worn or dirty pick rollers — they slip instead of gripping. Clean with alcohol, replace if glazed.
• Timing misalignment — feeder fires too late and misses the carton window. Adjust insertion timing on HMI.

Leaflets folded incorrectly:

• Fold roller gap wrong — too wide = sloppy fold; too tight = leaflet crumples.
• Fold plate misaligned — the metal plate that determines where the fold happens is bent or shifted.

Pro tip: test the feeder in isolation. Run 50 leaflets through just the feeder. If all 50 fold correctly, the problem is timing between feeder and cartoner — not the feeder itself.

Recurring jams mean you haven't fixed the root cause — only cleared the symptom.

1. Note the jam location — jams always happen in the same area. Erection? Insertion? Sealing? Discharge? The location tells you which station is the problem.

2. Check guide rail width — the #1 cause of recurring jams. Too tight = cartons drag and slow down. Too loose = cartons wander and skew. Set rails to carton width + 1–2mm total clearance.

3. Check carton blank quality — warped blanks, inconsistent scoring, or humidity-softened board jam repeatedly. Run a batch of fresh, properly stored blanks to rule this out.

4. Check conveyor belt condition — worn or slipping belts fail to advance cartons at the correct speed, creating gaps that cause timing failures. Replace belts showing glazing, cracking, or loss of tension.

5. Clean paper dust — cartoning machines generate significant paper dust from board friction. Dust accumulates on guide rails, belts, and sensors, causing drag and misreads.

When you clear a jam: always look at the jammed carton. Is it crushed? Torn? Erected but not filled? The condition tells you exactly where the process failed.

1. Chain lugs (check first)
Are lugs spaced correctly for your carton size? Worn or bent lugs let the carton shift during transport. On servo machines, verify lug pitch in the recipe. On mechanical machines, check physical lug position. Replace lugs showing wear, bending, or scoring.

2. Guide rails
Rails too loose allow the carton to wander. Rails too tight cause drag that skews the carton. Set guide rails at each station independently — don't assume the same setting works through the entire machine path.

3. Carton blank consistency
If blanks vary 1–2mm from batch to batch, erected cartons will vary too. This shows up as intermittent misalignment that comes and goes with different blank batches. Fix: set tighter tolerances with your carton supplier. Standard variation should be under 0.5mm.

4. Conveyor belt tracking
If the discharge conveyor belt is misaligned (tracking to one side), it pushes the carton sideways as it exits. The carton looks misaligned even though the machine ran it correctly. Fix: adjust belt tracking or replace the belt.

Category	Price Range	Speed	What You Get
Semi-automatic benchtop	$5,000–$15,000	10–25 CPM	Operator loads product, machine erects and seals. No leaflet feeder. Basic construction.
Entry-level intermittent	$15,000–$30,000	30–60 CPM	Full automatic, single product infeed. Tuck-in or basic glue seal.
Mid-range intermittent / low-speed continuous	$30,000–$80,000	50–120 CPM	Servo-driven, leaflet feeder included, multiple carton size capability, recipe storage.
High-speed continuous	$80,000–$250,000+	150–400+ CPM	Multi-lane infeed, pharma-grade serialization, full integration, high-precision servo systems.

What drives price within each category:

• Servo vs. mechanical drives — servo adds $5,000–$15,000 but gives recipe recall, faster changeover, better precision
• Sealing method — glue system adds $3,000–$8,000 over tuck-in only
• Leaflet feeder — adds $3,000–$10,000 depending on complexity
• Integration features — communication protocols for upstream/downstream equipment
• Brand-name components — Omron PLC, Siemens drives, SMC pneumatics vs. generics
• Pharmaceutical features — serialization, tamper-evidence, vision inspection can double the price

Watch out for: suppliers who quote a low base price but charge separately for the HMI, safety guards, glue system, format parts, or leaflet feeder. Always get an all-inclusive quote.

Scenario: Mid-size food company, hand-packing 3,000 cartons/day, 2 shifts

Factor	Manual (Before)	Automated (After)
Labor per shift	3 workers × $12/hr × 8hr = $288	1 operator × $12/hr × 8hr = $96
Labor per day (2 shifts)	$576	$192
Daily output	3,000 (inconsistent)	5,000+ (consistent quality)
Carton rejection rate	3–5%	Under 0.5%
Monthly labor savings	—	~$7,700
Monthly waste reduction	—	~$1,500
Total monthly savings	—	~$9,200

Machine cost: ~$35,000 (mid-range intermittent with leaflet feeder). ROI: 4–5 months.

Even conservatively ($5,000–$7,000/month savings), most operations reach full payback within 6–12 months. The calculation shifts in your favor with more shifts, higher labor costs, or tighter quality requirements.

The ROI that's harder to quantify: automated cartoning gives you consistent, professional packaging that wins retail shelf space, passes quality audits, and scales without hiring.

Included with purchase:

• Installation and commissioning (2–4 days on-site with your products and cartons)
• Operator training (1–3 days depending on machine complexity)
• English documentation with photos and step-by-step procedures
• Video tutorials for common maintenance tasks
• 1-year warranty on manufacturing defects

Technical support when you need it:
Our dedicated team is on call whenever you need them. Most problems can be resolved remotely via video call — we walk your operator through the fix in real time. For issues requiring an onsite visit, we schedule a certified technician as quickly as possible.

• Phone/WhatsApp: +86 138 6882 7095
• Email: info@lintyco.com
• Remote video diagnosis: schedule a video call, point your camera at the machine, we walk you through the fix

Preventive maintenance: Three levels of packages tailored to your operation size. Includes onsite visits from a certified Lintyco technician with comprehensive inspection and wear parts report.

Genuine Lintyco spare parts: High-quality German and Japanese materials. Genuine parts ship from our warehouse within 24 hours.