Crease and Die-Cutting Machine for Small-Batch Pizza Box Production Process

Creasing and die-cutting machines are best suited for producing small batches of pizza boxes; they are low-cost and highly efficient.

Detailed explanation of the workflow of a creasing and die-cutting machine for making pizza boxes

Creasing and die-cutting machines are key equipment in modern food packaging for achieving efficient and automated pizza box forming. Below, based on introductions from professional manufacturers and industry-standard processes, we will explain in detail their working principles and processes step by step.

• 1. Material feeding and loading
• Cardboard is placed into the storage tank: The cut corrugated cardboard (pizza box blank) is neatly placed into the equipment storage tank manually or automatically, and the cardboard is placed in the set direction to prevent it from being upside down or misaligned.
• Automatic feeding: The suction cup system automatically picks up the cardboard and delivers it to the forming station. Modern equipment supports non-stop material replenishment, improving efficiency by 1617.
• 2. Cardboard positioning and stamping
• Cardboard positioning: After the cardboard is sucked to the designated position, the robot or stamping device precisely places it on the forming mold.
• Stamping: The cardboard is pressed into the three-dimensional bottom shape of the pizza box by a vertically pressing die, ensuring that the box is regular in shape and sturdy in structure.
• 3. The sides fold into the top cover.
• Side folding: After forming, the cardboard box is conveyed forward by the conveyor belt to the folding station, where the robotic arms or folding mechanism on both sides automatically fold and fasten the sides.
• Top cover folding: The top cover folds simultaneously, completing the basic shape of the box. Some models use tongues, snaps, or hot melt adhesive for reinforcement.
• 4. Sealing and shaping
• Adhesive spraying/tongue sealing: Hot melt adhesive is automatically sprayed or a mechanical tongue device is used to seal the lid, ensuring a tight seal and secure fit.
• Shaping and output: The finished boxes are flattened and shaped, and then sent out by conveyor belt. They can be used directly for pizza packaging or connected to the boxing production line.
• 5. Typical performance and advantages
• Compatible with multiple sizes: Compatible with pizza boxes from 6 inches to 12 inches, and the adjustment only takes about 10 minutes without changing the mold.
• High efficiency and stability: The equipment can operate at a speed of 15-80 units per minute, running stably 24 hours a day, greatly reducing reliance on manual labor.
• High degree of automation: PLC touch screen control, supports fault detection and automatic alarm, one person can manage the entire line.