1 2 3 Bottom Box Erector
1 2 3 bottom box erector is a widespread folding carton erector, it transforms box blanks into fully erected & bottom sealed 123 bottom boxes with open tops, which is convenient for the next manual product loading.
Such a small carton erector machine supports the following carton size range:
Imperial Unit | International Unit |
L/3.35″-8.66″ x W/3.54″-9.84″ x H/1.18″-7.48″ | L/(85mm-220mm) x W/(90mm-250mm) x H/(30mm-190mm) |
If your carton is not within this size range, you are welcome to contact us via Email or WhatsApp, we have a dedicated R&D department for your customization requirements.
Email: info@sirosilo.com
WhatsApp: +8617312124727
What is a 1 2 3 Bottom Box?
1-2-3 bottom box, also named snap lock bottom box, the bottom is closed by the interlocking of 2 flaps & 2 panels.
Box tops come in several styles & closures, and the tuck top is the most common.
It is easy and fast to assemble, with no need to stick adhesive tape on its bottom, and the interlocked bottom has a strong bearing capacity.
Snap lock bottom boxes are suitable for packing the following items:
- Auto Parts
- Skin Care Products
- Candle
- Clothing
- Electronics
- Food and Beverage
- Health Care Products
- Household Items
- Promotional Gifts
- Wine Accessory Set
123 Bottom Box Erector
Such a small box erector converts box blanks into fully erected bottom-sealed snap lock bottom boxes, leaving the box top open outwards, which is convenient for following manual product loading, thereby saving the laborious & repetitive work of manual box folding & forming.
It has 2 types for your choice:
- Continuous Motion (40-60 CPM)
- Intermittent Motion (10-20 CPM)
Continuous Motion (40-60 CPM)
Continuous motion 123 bottom box erector machines work 40-60 cartons per minute.
As shown in the video below, each formed box is followed by several other boxes.
A vacuum cup sucks a 1-2-3 bottom box blank from the magazine;
Secondly, the vacuum cup places the squared box on the lug chain conveyor, the lug chain conveyor carries the 1-2-3 bottom box forward;
Thirdly, a tucker folds the bottom female closure panel;
Fourthly, two folders fold the bottom dust flaps of the 1-2-3 bottom box;
Fifthly, one holder holds the bottom dust flaps & female closure panel, the other holds the bottom male closure panel, then a tucker inserts the bottom male closure panel into the female closure panel.
Finally, the lug chain conveyor conveys the erected 1-2-3 bottom box to the outlet.
Intermittent Motion (10-20 CPM)
The following video shows the workflow of the intermittent motion 123 bottom box folding machine.
Parts
Its core components are shown in the photo below.
Including:
- Frame
- Control Console
- Electric Cabinet
- Alarm Light
- Box Blank Magazine
- Carton Erecting Unit
- Bottom Locking Unit
- Carton Outlet
- Safety Cover
Processes
Let’s dive deep into its running processes.
- Box Blank Grabbing & Conveying
Two vacuum suction cups suck a box blank from the blank magazine and then convey the blank to the carton erecting unit.
- Carton Erecting
A photoelectric eye detects the coming box blank and sends a signal to the PLC.
Then, the PLC sends a command to the other two vacuum suction cups to absorb the box blank, generating a reverse pulling force.
Two reverse pulling forces erect the box blank into a square shape.
- Bottom Interlocking
Now it’s the bottom locking unit’s turn.
It folds the female bottom closure panel first, then folds the two dust flaps, and finally tucks the male bottom closure panel into the female bottom closure panel.
- Closed Box Blowing Out
Compressed air blows the closed box out, and the closed boxes with open tops drop into the pre-placed collection container.
Its workflow is clear in the video below.
If you want to customize your dreamy 123 bottom box former, contact us for a deep discussion.
Pros
1 2 3 bottom small carton erector speed is 10-20 CPM.
Achieving such a speed requires 3 skilled box-folding workers.
Even with electricity & depreciation fees, purchasing such an erector is much more cost-effective than manual box folding.
Price
The snap lock bottom carton erector machine price depends on three factors:
- Box Material & Size
- Replacement of Brand-name Components
- Customized Functions
We hope you can tell us these three factors in advance by email or WhatsApp, so we can digest your requirements and quote a reasonable price.
WhatsApp: +8617312124727
Suppliers
Search keywords such as 1-2-3 bottom box former or 1 2 3 bottom box erector in Google Adwords, and their monthly search volume is 0-10 globally.
Such a search volume can partially reflect that few potential customers are searching for 1 2 3 bottom box forming machines.
Because of this, there are few suppliers of such small case erectors.
Well-known case erector manufacturers in America, Combi, Lantech, Loveshaw, Pearson, Wexxar, etc., all specialize in corrugated box erectors but do not provide folding carton erectors.
We, SiroSilo, are one of the few suppliers of little carton erectors that can be found on Google.
The video below shows our assembly workshop.
Contact us via WhatsApp for an efficient online chat.
WhatsApp: +8617312124727
Tuck End Carton Box Erector
The tuck end carton box erector machine is similar to the snap lock bottom box former, and both belong to the folding carton erector.
Intermittent Motion (10-20 CPM)
For customers who erect less than 10,000 boxes per day, this intermittent motion tuck end carton former is an excellent choice.
American customer Mr. Bob inquired about a small skin care box folding machine in September 2023.
His speed requirement is 10 CPM per minute, and his daily output is 1000-2000.
We suggest he purchase this intermittent type one (20 CPM), which has good performance, costs less, consumes less power, and is easier to maintain.
When his output increases, he can choose the continuous motion machine or buy a few more intermittent motion ones.
He readily accepted our proposal, and after 16 days of email exchanges, decided to pay the full price in advance for the purchase.
His extraordinary trust in SiroSilo will inspire us to make his machines 100% attentively.
Composition
This little carton erector includes the following components:
- Frame
- Carton Blank Magazine
- Vacuum Suction Cup
- Vacuum Generator
- Carton Forming Station
- Pneumatic Components (Air Cylinder)
- Control Cabinet
- Touchscreen
- Leveling Feet
- Universal Wheel
- ……
Workflow
Its workflow is similar to the continuous motion tuck end carton former as follows:
- Carton Blank Grabbing & Shaping
- Carton Framing
- Dust Flaps Folding
- Closure Panel Folding
- Tuck Flap Folding & Holding
- Tuck Flap Inserting
- Closed Carton Outputting
Please watch the video below to review the above processes.
Advantages
Due to the following features, many customers are interested in this machine.
- Compact structure, small footprint;
- Simple & convenient touchscreen control;
- Photoelectric eye detection ensures stable & smooth running;
- Low power, cutting electricity bills;
- Safety cover protects the operator;
- Universal wheels make shifting easy;
- Optional formed box flip function.
Continuous Motion (40-60 CPM)
It converts the box blanks into fully erected & bottom-sealed tuck end boxes.
Top dust flaps, top closure panel, and tuck flap open outwards for subsequent manual content loading.
Parts
The following schematic shows the structure of the continuous motion tuck end carton former.
It consists of the components below:
- Touch Screen
Convenient control.
- Box Blank Magazine
It pre-stores max. 400 pcs box blanks in advance (depending on blank thickness), and blank restocking is achievable without machine downtime.
- Transmission Chain
It sits inside the machine and connects to a row of lugs outside.
The cartons are placed between neighborhood lugs one by one, and then the chain conveyor drives the row of lugs forward.
- Folder & Former
During the forward movement, the folder & former complete the bottom closure panel & dust flaps folding and insert the bottom tuck flap into the carton.
- Closed Carton Outlet
The chain conveyor carries the closed carton to the outlet finally.
Most customers will place a collection container under the carton outlet, and the closed cartons directly enter the container for downstream packaging.
- Control Cabinet
It is equivalent to the continuous tuck end box erector’s brain.
The PLC inside issues instructions for smooth & stable running.
Processes
Its running processes are listed below:
- Carton Blank Grabbing
- Bottom Dust Flap Folding
- Bottom Closing Panel Folding
- Bottom Tuck Flap Insertion
- Closed Carton Outputting
Please watch the video below to digest these steps.
Pros
Tuck end carton erecting machines can greatly improve packaging efficiency.
Its speed is as high as 40-60 CPM, which can replace 3-6 workers.
In addition, as long as you pay attention to machine maintenance, it can serve you for several years or even 10+ years.
Mailer Box Folding Machine
Postal/Mailer box folding machines convert box blanks into closed-bottom, open-top postal/mailer boxes for manual product loading.
Mailer box blank production process:
Schematic & Workflow
Let’s show you the schematic of a mailer box folding machine first.
Common components of this machine include:
- Box Blank Magazine
- Control Cabinet
- Drive Chain
- Folding Station
- Lifting Motor
- Servo Motor
- Touch Screen
- Tower Light
Its workflow is clear in the schematic above and the video below.
It first grabs a box blank with vacuum cups;
Secondly, the vacuum grabber delivers the blank to the folding station with servo motor drive;
A folding station as shown in the photo below:
Then, this folding station completes the mailer box folding & side panel insertion step by step;
Finally, the rear box pushes the front box out.
Features
- Touch screen HMI, easy parameters setting & operation control;
- Real-time status monitoring, automatic shutdown for failure;
- PLC control to ensure stable & smooth operation;
- Box blanks refilling without machine downtime;
- Photoelectric eye detection for each essential motion;
- Scaled hand wheel screw adjustment, precise enough;
- Quick & easy size changeover, averaging 15-20 mins;
- Current & cumulative output count;
- Safety cover protects the operator;
- High-quality components screened layer by layer.
Parameters
Referring to the photo below, you can better understand the box size range supported by a standard mailer box folding machine.
If your postal box size exceeds the range in the table below, contact us to confirm customization possibilities.
Speed | 900-1000/h |
Size Range | L(150mm-300mm | 5.9″-11.8″) W(90mm-230mm | 3.54″-9″) H/D(30mm-100mm | 1.18″-3.94″) |
Compatible Box | Mailer | Pizza | Postal Box |
Power | 1.5kW |
Voltage | 110/220/380V, 50/60Hz |
Air Pressure | 0.6-0.8Mpa | 6-8 Bar | 87-116 Psi |
Dimension/Weight | L1.8m x W1.3m x H1.85m 680Kg |
Size Changeover Time | 15-20 Mins |
Configurations
Item | Brand | Place of Origin |
PLC | Delta | Taiwan |
Servo Motor | YICHUAN | China |
Servo Drive | YICHUAN | China |
Vacuum Generator | SMC | Japan |
Air Cylinder | AirTAC | Taiwan |
Photoelectric Sensor | QZQ | China |
Touch Screen | Weinview | China |
Speed Regulation Motor | CHEEMING | China |
Electrical Switch | CHINT | China |
Power | MEANWELL | Taiwan |
Photo Show
- Front View
- Left View
- Right View
- Folding Station
- Liftable Box Blank Magazine
- Outlet
Some customers’ pizza boxes are the same as or similar to mailer boxes, they are also workable on such a mailer box folding machine.
If you plan to purchase a machine for folding pizza, postal, or mailer boxes, contact us for a deep discussion.
Email: info@sirosilo.com
WhatsApp: +8617312124727
Large Box Case Erector
SiroSilo not only supplies folding carton erectors, but also sells corrugated cardboard box erectors, including case erector tape, case erector glue, and box folding robots.
BOPP Adhesive Tape
Corrugated carton erectors with bopp tape bottom seals are the most common in the Chinese market, with numerous suppliers.
Hot Melt Glue
Hot melt adhesive sealing is becoming more popular because it has the following features.
- Environmental Friendly
Hot melt glue is environmentally friendly and has been widespread abroad.
As China increases its environmental protection efforts, hot melt adhesive sealing has become increasingly popular.
- Firm
Daily beer cartons are sealed with hot melt adhesive.
If you introduce tape to seal, the effect will be much worse.
- Anti-theft
Tape is easy to peel off and reseal from the outside, but hot melt glue is not.
Tearing off the hot melt adhesive seal will destroy the entire carton and is unrecoverable.
Robot
The speed of the box folding robot is also slow, 4-8 CMP.
But it can erect cartons of different sizes in each run.
This attractive feature has won the favor of many customers.