Gluing and folding are two prime objectives of every packaging. Understanding different phases of packing development might be valuable for building a successful design. Besides adhesives, brand management teams must understand how multiple folds can create a specific packaging design. Here are the facts about gluing and folding for packing design:
Introducing
what folding is -
Automated folding & gluing is a
process that transforms flat die-cut material into a finished folding carton,
envelopes, or promotional material. The process may save vendors & buyers a
thousand dollars in hand assembly expenses.
Outlining
the process of gluing or folding -
The very first step is to configure the
machine for premium quality production. The operator does it manually. In the
next step, the flat material gets stacked on automated friction on the basis of
the feeder. Here, it’s imperative to feed the pieces consistent and straight
for quality purposes.
While producing folding cartons, pieces
get pre-broken on ceases. The step creates a force required for processing the
automated fillers.
Adhesive
Application -
Hold or cold melt adhesive gets applied
to the carton before final folds. Latex adhesives get applied using the laser detection system & glue valves that
will function promptly at the high run speed. The cold glue may get applied
using the glue wheel for a seamless change-over rate & consistency.
As soon as the adhesive gets applied,
the last folds will take place near the line’s end. They get stacked on that
transfer section. In the transfer section, the non-conforming pieces will get
rejected via a barcode scanner. The rest get stacked on the conveyor belt,
where the pressure gets applied for adhesives to bond effectively.
After this, the finished product gets
automatically or manually pulled from that transfer section. It gets quality
checked & packed for shipping.
A majority of folders or gluers get
designed to be versatile and can get configured in multiple ways to satisfy the
requests of customers. The materials include are:
- Heavy
solid board
- Carton
board(using folding carton adhesives)
- Paper
- Semi-rigid
plastics
- Corrugated
board
Note that the process does not stay
limited to the use of the materials mentioned above only.
