Standard, modular or custom-built
Every Kappler cartoning machine is based on the same principle: proven modules, flexibly combined.
Proven modules, cost-effective and efficient – built in Germany.
Stations assigned to your process – for process reliability, effectiveness and productivity.
Your product doesn't fit any standard? Then we develop a custom application.
Leaflet inserter
The pre-folded leaflets are placed in the magazine of the leaflet inserter. The machine pulls them off individually and pushes them about a third of the way into the folding carton – as a U, with the long sides against the front and back. The product is then placed between the two legs. Different feed directions are possible.
Leaflet requirements
| Width (folded) | 20–50 mm |
|---|---|
| Length (folded) | 90–210 mm |
| Paper | min. 50 g/m², min. 0.05 mm per layer |
| Layers | min. 8 for reliable handling |
| Edge | closed edge, folded side towards the fixed guide |
- Folded leaflets in the magazine
- Pulled individually and pushed into the carton
- Different feed directions
- Optional inspections
- For KC-V8, KC-V8 Large, KC-V10 and KC-V10 Automatic
Closures
Whether tuck-in flap, Euro hang tab, press closure or hotmelt: the closure type is chosen to suit your folding carton and your product. The KC-V10 can be equipped with tuck-in flap and hotmelt at the same time – for tuck closure, hotmelt closure or a combination. Existing machines can be converted – for example from tuck-in flap to hotmelt.
- Tuck-in flap
- Airplane-style tuck-in flap
- Euro hang tab
- Press closure at the top, e.g. for cosmetics
- Hotmelt closure
- Tuck-in flap and hotmelt combined (KC-V10)
- Special cartons, e.g. with cut-outs or stand-up feet
Coding & marking
We apply LOT, expiry date and other information to the folding carton directly in the cartoning machine. Printing or embossing is done on the lower main flap, on request also on the upper one – 10 mm from the crease.
Code inspection
Camera systems read Pharmacode and Data Matrix codes on the lower main flap (optionally the upper one), check the print image and verify the presence of product and leaflet. Faulty folding cartons are rejected automatically.
- Pharmacode and Data Matrix reading
- Print image inspection
- Presence check
- Rejection of faulty cartons
- Integration of existing coders
Post-cartoning
After closing, the process continues: the grouping table is docked directly behind the outfeed on the left. There, the folding cartons are pushed off to the left as a row – for example four at a time, adjustable to the carton size. Labellers apply further information, discharge conveyors hand over to your line.
- Grouping table docked on the left of the outfeed
- Row size adjustable to carton size
- Labelling
- Discharge conveyors
Automation
From manual placement to a fully automatic line: automatic feeding systems and robots place bottles, tubes and other products into the folding carton. For vials it can be very simple: a feed belt runs over the carton and the product drops in from above. On the KC-V10 Automatic, product and carton feeding are integrated.
- Manual, semi- or fully automatic product feeding
- Robot feeding
- Belt feeding: vials drop into the carton from above
- Bottle and tube feeding
- For KC-V8, KC-V8 Large and KC-V10, KC-V6 on request
- Integrated product and carton feeding (KC-V10 Automatic)
Modules for existing machines
Many modules can be installed in existing machines with Kappler technology – including older lines. Send us the machine number or type – we will check what is possible.
Conversions & retrofitsYour module isn't listed?
Design, manufacturing and assembly are under one roof. We develop individual modules for your requirements.
Describe your requirementDoes your folding carton fit our machine?
Tell us about your product. We will check which cartoning machine fits and get back to you with a concrete proposal.