AC Series Cartoning

Machine overview

Brilliant versatility for a wide range of pre‑glued cartons

Designed to pack a great variety of products, the AC is an entirely servo‑driven machine that combines flexibility, efficiency and precision, even when integrated into high‑speed packaging lines of up to 200 cartons per minute. Its robust structure ensures exceptional stability and repeatability, even in the most demanding production environments.
Thanks to different types of product feeding modules — including robotized solutions — products are perfectly placed into the pockets of the cartoner infeed conveyor. The modular design allows high versatility and makes the system well prepared for future format evolutions, while maintaining reliable performance over time.
A 3‑head rotary feeder with pre‑break guarantees optimal carton handling, while the continuous introduction system with barrel loader offers the ideal solution for gently and accurately loading flowpack bars into the carton, delivering the highest level of precision and packaging quality.
Despite its high performance and compact footprint, the AC is designed to offer exceptional operator accessibility, simplifying operation, format changeovers, cleaning and maintenance activities.

Production plant

IMA Ciemme

Machine highlights


  1. Accessibility

    Open frame design for excellent accessibility.


  2. Flexible design

    Left or right hand execution.


  3. Accurate carton handling

    Carton carrying lugs; maximum carton quality guaranteed.


  4. Performance optimization

    Multiple machine pitches.


  5. Wide size range

    Different packaging style and carton size range provides flexibility for current and future needs.


  6. Quick changeover

    Automatic adjustments, customized format kits (carton magazines) and spindle adjustments for quick and reliable format changeover.

Machine video trailer

Carton magazine

Carton pick-up

Product insertion into the carton

Carton closure

Carton exit

Technical information

AC 200 TECHNICAL DATA
Speed200 cartons/minute
Size min40x120x15 (h)
Size max300x320x85 (h)
Power requiredTotal installed power: 21 kW
Compressed AirExercise pressure: 6 bar

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