Bobst is expanding its range of folding carton gluing machines: the new Novafold 50, 80 and 110 machines produce a variety of different types of folding cartons from different materials at speeds of up to 300 metres per minute.
The gluing machines are from January 2022 and complement Bobst's extensive range of folder-gluers. Pierre BinggeliProduct Line Director Folder-gluers at Bobst explains: "At Bobst, we prioritise the needs of our customers. By identifying the real needs of the industry and incorporating these into our product development, we can deliver solutions that make a real difference from a commercial perspective. The Novafold is an example of how we put this approach into practice."
The folder-gluer has all the essential functions and performance features - from the highly stable feeder to the blank alignment and the precise pre-breaker to the flexible modules for the production of lockbottom, 4- and 6-point cartons. "Their technology allows the Simple production of all standard packaging and offers packaging printers and manufacturers Opportunities for diversification in order to tap into new potential", says Binggeli.
In addition, the new machine series enables fast set-up of all types and most sizes of 4- and 6-point cartons, which can be produced at speeds of up to 18,000 cartons per hour. The human-machine interface (HMI) allows settings to be saved and automatic positioning including remote control, which supports accuracy and faster job changeovers.
In addition, the Novafold can be combined with the Accueject additional device be equipped with a More effective quality assurance is made possible. Accueject works with all standard adhesive application systems on the market and automatically ejects all folding cartons that do not meet the quality assurance specifications. The system guarantees 100 per cent rejection of faulty folding cartons at full machine speed, enabling packaging manufacturers to deliver products of consistently high quality.
Bobst offers Demonstrations of the new machine and its possibilities either on site or virtually. These can be accessed via the Bobst website can be booked.
Source: Bobst
