AF4 Series Cartoning

Machine overview

Efficient cartoning machine for square and rectangular portions of processed cheese

Built to process square or rectangular portions of processed cheese, the AF4 collects flat blanks from the magazine and automatically wraps them around the pre-formed bundles of cheese portions. 
With a capacity of up to 75 cartons/minute, the AF4 cartoning machine is able to 4-lane product configuration and between 1 and 4 layers. 

Production plant

IMA Corazza

Machine highlights

  1. Flexible portion cartoning

    Handles square or rectangular cheese portions in 4‑lane, 1–4‑layer configurations at up to 75 cartons/min.

  2. Interlayer group integration

    Reliable management of interlayers ensures precise placement and stable product stacking throughout the packaging process.

  3. Precut fake bottom handling 

    A dedicated group processes precut fake bottoms directly from the magazine, enabling accurate positioning and consistent carton preparation.

  4. Compact and spacesaving footprint

    A streamlined machine layout minimizes floorspace requirements while maintaining full functionality and highperformance operation. 

Machine details

Portions grouping

Layer formation

Double bottom infeed

Blank Denesting

Blank gluing

Filling box and wrapping

Sides closing

Technical information

Production capacityUp to 75 boxes/min.
Full load current3P x 400 Volt – 50 Hz – 12 Amp
Compressed air consumption350 Nl/min. (min. op. pressure 6 bar)
Vacuum5 m³/h (op. vacuum 600 ± 50 mm Hg)

Box dimensions

A (min ÷ max)
85 max.
B (min ÷ max)
80 ÷ 200
C (min ÷ max)
75 max.
Lanes4
Layers1 ÷ 4

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