At Kitmondo, we proudly offer a diverse selection of used carton and board converting machines, indispensable for the efficient production of packaging materials in industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. These machines are engineered to transform flat sheets of carton and board into finished products like boxes, trays, and various packaging components with remarkable precision and speed. Our inventory ranges from €10,000 for basic models to €200,000 for sophisticated, high-capacity units from renowned manufacturers like Bobst, Heidelberg, Kama, and Jagenberg. Each machine comes with distinctive specifications, including cutting and creasing capabilities, folding and gluing options, production speed, and levels of automation, ensuring they meet your specific production requirements.

Selecting the right carton and board converting machine involves considering several key factors. Think about the types of packaging products you need, the thickness and quality of materials, the machine's speed and efficiency, and how well it integrates with your existing production lines. These considerations are vital for producing high-quality, consistent packaging, improving production efficiency, and lowering labor costs. By investing in our used converting machines, you gain access to top-notch equipment at a fraction of the original cost, while also supporting sustainable practices by extending the lifespan of durable machinery. Kitmondo is committed to providing excellent customer service, helping you find the ideal machine to elevate your packaging production operations.

Discover Kitmondo’s listings today and find reliable carton and board converting machines that deliver exceptional performance and value for your packaging production needs.

Featured listing Jagenberg JAPACK 40-3 Carton converting machine
Offer Title: Jagenberg JAPACK 40-3 Carton Converting Machine Manufacturer: Jagenberg Model: JAPACK 40-3 Year of Manufacture: 2001 Technical Condition: As-is, where-is This Jagenberg JAPACK 40-3 is a rare carton converting machine, ideal for businesses looking to enhance their packaging capabilities. Please review the specifications and condition to determine suitability for your operations.

TPG 1400 gluer

FR France 2002

Cartec TPG gluer reconditioned in 2019 with touch-screen control. Meller hot-melt glue melter, complete with 2 hoses and nozzles from 2023. Suitable for gluing totem poles, bollard covers, boxes and quarter and half pallet boxes.

29,000 €

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Cartonpack Jagenberg Japack 40-1 Packing aid for folder-gluer machines Japack 40-1 Box length: 80-535 mm Box width: 50-400 mm Standard, motorized curve on the right / back-up conveyor with vibrator, contactless proximity switches, laser counter, motorized height adjustment, packing pattern: 1-4 rows / layers, resulting in 16 possibilities. Overhaul 2025: cleaned, inspected, painted, new belts.
The EBZ-12 is a semi-automatic paper cup forming machine used for producing disposable cups for coffee, juice (100–300 ml), and ice cream (150–250 g). It handles the entire forming cycle: paper feeding, sealing, bottom punching, heating, knurling, curling, and cup collection. Sold with spare tools and die sets for multiple cup sizes, this machine is currently operational and includes a portfolio of existing customers. Specification Detail Product Model EBZ-12 Specification 4–12 oz Speed 30–50 pcs/min Air Consumption 0.3 m³/min General Power 4.8 kW Power Supply 380V / 50Hz / 3Ph Weight 1600 kg Overall Dimensions 2600 × 1200 × 1700 mm Serial Date 21.3.18 Condition Used – In working condition Number of Machines 4 machines included Cup Sizes (for drinks) 100 ml, 200 ml, 250 ml, 300 ml Cup Sizes (for ice cream) 150 g, 250 g Spare Tools Included Forming tools for 200 ml and 250 ml Die Cutting Tools Included for all listed cup sizes Business Included Sale includes customer base Manufacturer Zhejiang Ruida Machinery Co., Ltd. Availability Immediately available
Paper pulp production line For sale production line for production from paper pulp. Complete line suitable for the production of small quantities. Lab production line
RC-02R rotary cutting machine from the Polish company PRYMAT. Reliable Polish design. Very fast replacement of the die-cutter, which means a quick change of production profile. Total weight 3000 kg Maximum dimensions of a cardboard sheet 2200 x 1120 mm Capacity from 0 - 2000 sheets/hour The die-cutting process is direct, rotary, using rotary die-cutters. Vacuum feeder used. The cutter is equipped with a controller that allows you to regulate the productivity (number of formats, speed of operation) of the machine. One person is enough to operate the machine I add a lot of different punches.

14,000 €

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The tube forming machine basic working flow is sheet feeding,, servo top reinforced card taking and pasting Top Reinforce Cardboard, top folding (insert pasting), tube forming, gusset forming, compaction and output. All these steps increase the bag making efficiency and reduce the setup time, save a lot of labor cost for top reinforced card pasting and bottom cardboard inserting . Realize automation, intelligent and high efficiency production requirement. **as optional is available as extra cost the 4pcs top reinforce cardboard. Max.sheet (LX W ZB1200CT-450B ): 1200x600 mm Min.sheet (LX W): 340x220 mm Sheet weight: 110-300 g/㎡ Top folding width: 30-60 mm Paper Bag Tube Length: 190-570 mm Bottom Width(Gusset): 50-180 mm Bag Width: 110-450 mm Top Reinforce Cardboard Weight: 200-500 g/㎡ Top Reinforce Cardboard Length: 90-430 mm Top Reinforce Cardboard Width: 25-50 mm Speed: 40-80 bags/min Machine Size(LxWxH): 16400x2060x1800 mm Total/Production Power: 70.3/42.2 kw Voltage: 380V Total Weight: 12T Glue Type: Water Base Glue And Hot-melt Glue
Carton former, filler and sealer Tetra Pak Fully automatic forming, sealing and filling machine. The machine is previously used for 750 ml gable top cartons with applicator and diamond cap (big cap). Ø Cap: 25 mm. Tetra Rex TR 7, recently rebuilt in 2017 but electrics left original. Production hours: 1200. CIP cleanable. Running video of the Tetra Rex in the dairy is on our website. Including separate cap feeding system, sterile air filter and peroxide disinfection system. Including documentation and many spare parts.
Technical characteristics: Year of manufacture 2003 Technical details: Cardboard thickness: 1.5–11 mm Maximum cardboard size: 1700 x 1200 mm Minimum cardboard size: 600 x 500 mm Maximum cutting dimensions: 1700 x 1185 mm Maximum cutting force: 400 tons Maximum cutting speed: 4200 sheets per hour Machine dimensions: Length: 10,380 mm Width: 5350 mm Height: 2610 mm Total power: 53 kW Total weight: 34 tons
The year of production is 1998. There are 3 sticking points. Min. size -350/410 Max.size 889/1041 The machine can glue cardboard and corrugated board "E" and "B" waves. We have technical documentation with operating instructions The machine is available at any time!
Offer Title: HOSON ZH-1000-BFT H Automatic Box Gluer Manufacturer: Hoson Model: ZH-1000-BFT H Year of Manufacture: 2021 Technical Condition: Like new State: In production Machine Type: Automatic box gluer for 1 point and 3 point gluing Construction: Robust construction for stable machine operation Maximum Speed: Up to 300 m/min Glue Application System: Equipped with a jet gluing system from HHS Germany Design Capabilities: Suitable for Crash-lock bottom boxes, straight line boxes, and double wall boxes Cardboard Specifications: 250-650 g/sm Folding Specifications: - 1st folding: 180 degrees - 2nd folding: 180 degrees - 3rd folding: 135 degrees - 4th folding: 180 degrees Control System: PLC system with touchscreen
YUTIAN XINLIAN PRINTING MACHINERY XLTC-1020 Box window patching machine Automatic box window patching Film dimension: 80x60 - 520 x 380 mm Film thickness: 0.04 - 0.2 mm Max. working speed: 100 pcs/minute (65m/min) Cardboard thickness: 200-500 gsm, corrugated cardboard E, F type
Jagenberg / Heidelberg Japack PRO Carton converting machine Japack PRO , refurbished in 2023 Year: 2003 Box length: 80-535 mm Box width: 50-500 mm Equipment: Standard, laser counter, right-hand curve, Box types: Standard folding boxes, 4-point erecting boxes (min. side height 40 mm), 6-point erecting boxes (max. 400 g/m²) Box material: 200-600 g/m² Packing pattern: 1-5 rows next to each other, 1-5 layers stacked, Depending on the box type, up to 7 layers may be possible. Performance: max. 200,000 boxes per hour, cleaned, inspected
machine manufactured in 2021 counter status 140969 pcs SB- combination of creasing and slotting machine "24"-means the working width of the machine. R"-- the machine is with the option of cutting a hole on the "hand" but it can beat and other shape of the hole, depending on the die-cutter. "DV:- option of additional rollers that allow the first beating of the slot from the very beginning of the formatting "N"- option of lower knives across the width of the machine, allows faster switching of the machine from one size to another "F"- option Fefco, the machine equipped with two pneumatic cylinders with round knives NOT SKALPEL, for cutting the so-called "mustache: for gluing, but you can also any cut and the same format along. "K"-- option to cut the format across, on the front of a 240cm long format and the customer needs 210cm. This option is driven by "air" "P"-- option with flexo single color printer , print width 20cm , in option 40cm, and print length 50cm.
FULLY AUTOMATED FEFCO 0201 CARDBOARD BOX PRODUCTION LINE Full Automatic INLINER Vaccum Feeder + Flexo Slotter 1 color + Folder Gluer + Counter Boxes + Strapping Machine Manufacturing date: AUGUST 2021!!! The device is in perfect working condition!!! MACHINE LENGTH = 21 m Minimum plate: 320*650 mm Maximum plate: 1200*2600 mm Maximum working speed: 120 boxes/minute! New format adjustment time: about 10 minutes !
SERTO 160k folding and plywood machines for sale. Proukcja year 2018, Its condition is VERY GOOD, practically as on the day of purchase Very low mileage. very high productivity. 100% operational like new
Offer Title: RAPIDEX AC 700 Carton Converting Machine Manufacturer: RAPIDEX Model: AC 700 Year of Manufacture: 1996 Technical Condition: As-is, where-is State: Visible Description: This semi-automatic stapler has undergone a mechanical and electrical overhaul, ensuring it is ready for operation. The RAPIDEX AC 700 is designed for efficient carton converting, making it an ideal choice for businesses in need of reliable stapling solutions.
MACHINES AFTER FULL RENOVATION! We are pleased to present you our latest offer for the LPS DIANA 45 and LPS DIANA 90 foldergluer. These are strong, reliable, fast machines, available in the Straight Line Crashlock and 4 Corner option. Machines are after full mechanical overhaul, with additional modules like aligning module, all new motors, shafts rollers and control electronics, big touch screen, motorized carriers and autoset. Key features of LPS DIANA machines: Versatility of sizes: LPS Diana 45: min. format 48 mm, max. format 570 mm LPS Diana 90: min. format 48 mm, max. format 900 mm Max belt speed 500m/min Advanced technologies: Additional aligning module !!!! Feeder module driven by a separate electric motor Transfer module driven by a separate electric motor Motorized carrier and AUTOSET Pneumatically lifted top of the feeder Upper conveyors with LPS CLAMPING SYSTEM for easy assembly of equipment Easy belt tensioning and adjustment of the conveyor position Modern drives and electronics, Energy-saving IE3 class motors controlled by ABB inverters and SIEMENS PLC Glue wheel drive with separate motor, LPS GP AUTO function – keeps glue fresh during machines stops. FINAL FOLD symilar to Bobst style! Everythink what you expect from the folder- gluer in …
Laminated corrugated cardboard production line Automatic laminated corrugated cardboard production line with Universal corrugator Laminated corrugated cardboard production line with Universal steam corrugator. It consists of two parts: 1st corrugator for the production of two-layer micro corrugated cardboard, 2nd part Laminating line (gluing the upper sheet with printing to the two-layer corrugated cardboard) As a result, we get three-layer corrugated cardboard in sheets with printing.

46,000 €

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Crosland barbell Machine in working order, in constant use. Format of die-cut material up to B1

7,590 €

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Paper Perfection: Your Ultimate Guide to Carton and Board Converting Machines

In the dynamic world of printing and packaging, carton and board converting machines are the unsung heroes, transforming flat sheets of paperboard into beautiful cartons, boxes, and other packaging marvels. These machines bring precision, efficiency, and versatility to the table, making them indispensable for manufacturers across industries like consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverages. To truly harness their potential, understanding the types, features, and considerations for purchasing these machines is crucial. Kitmondo, a premier online marketplace for used industrial machinery, offers a diverse selection of converting machines, granting businesses access to top-notch equipment at competitive prices.

Unveiling the Magic: Types of Carton and Board Converting Machines

Carton and board converting machines come in various shapes and sizes, each tailored to specific production needs and applications. Here’s a closer look at the main types:

Die Cutting Machines

Die cutting machines craft intricate shapes from paperboard, creating components for folding cartons and other packaging products.

  • Flatbed Die Cutting Machines: Utilize a flat die for precision cutting, perfect for short to medium production runs and handling thicker materials.
  • Rotary Die Cutting Machines: Employ cylindrical dies for high-speed, high-volume production, ideal for large-scale operations.

Folding and Gluing Machines

These machines fold and glue die-cut shapes into finished cartons and boxes, crucial for creating sturdy and functional packaging.

  • Automatic Folding and Gluing Machines: Fully automate the folding and gluing process, suitable for large-scale production environments.
  • Semi-Automatic Folding and Gluing Machines: Blend manual input with automation, great for medium-scale operations and custom packaging solutions.

Laminating Machines

Laminating machines add a protective or decorative layer to paperboard, enhancing the final product's appearance and durability.

  • Thermal Laminating Machines: Use heat to bond laminates, providing a strong, durable finish.
  • Cold Laminating Machines: Apply pressure-sensitive adhesives, ideal for heat-sensitive materials.

Coating Machines

Coating machines apply finishes to paperboard, adding protection, gloss, or specific functional properties.

  • UV Coating Machines: Use ultraviolet light to cure coatings instantly, offering a high-gloss, durable finish.
  • Aqueous Coating Machines: Apply water-based coatings for an eco-friendly, protective finish.

Kitmondo offers a variety of converting machines to meet diverse production needs.

The Essentials: Key Features and Specifications

When selecting a carton and board converting machine, consider these crucial features and specifications:

Production Speed and Capacity

The machine’s production speed and capacity determine how many units it can produce in a given timeframe. High-speed machines are essential for large-scale operations, while lower-speed models may suffice for smaller runs. Kitmondo’s listings provide detailed specs on production speed and capacity to help you choose the right machine.

Material Compatibility

Ensure the machine can handle various grades of paperboard, carton stock, and laminates. Machines compatible with a range of materials offer greater production flexibility.

Automation and Control

Advanced automation and control systems enhance precision and consistency. Features like programmable settings, touch-screen interfaces, and real-time monitoring can boost productivity and ensure high-quality output. Kitmondo’s platform includes machines with varying levels of automation to suit your needs.

Precision and Accuracy

Precision is key for high-quality finished products. Look for machines with advanced cutting, folding, and gluing technologies that deliver consistent, accurate results.

Durability and Maintenance

Durability and ease of maintenance are critical for long-term efficiency. Machines made from high-quality materials like stainless steel resist wear and tear. Easy-to-clean designs and accessible components simplify maintenance, reducing downtime and costs. Kitmondo provides detailed information on the condition and maintenance history of used machines.

Leading Lights: Top Brands in Carton and Board Converting Machines

Choosing reputable brands ensures quality and support. Here are some leading names in the converting machine market:

  • Bobst: Renowned for high-precision, innovative machines, Bobst offers robust solutions for various applications.
  • Heidelberg: Known for durable, advanced technology, Heidelberg machines are a staple in the packaging industry.
  • Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi provides reliable, high-performance converting machines for demanding applications.
  • Koenig & Bauer: Koenig & Bauer machines are efficient and versatile, perfect for large-scale operations.

Kitmondo features equipment from these and other esteemed brands, ensuring access to reliable machinery.

Investing Wisely: Pricing of Used Carton and Board Converting Machines

The cost of used converting machines varies widely based on factors like age, condition, brand, and features. Prices generally range from a few thousand to several tens of thousands of dollars. For instance, a used Bobst die cutting machine might cost $20,000 to $50,000, while a high-end Heidelberg folding and gluing machine could be priced between $50,000 and $100,000. Kitmondo’s marketplace offers a variety of pricing options, ensuring transparency and competitive deals.

Conclusion

Carton and board converting machines are indispensable in the printing and packaging industry, providing efficient, reliable solutions for turning paperboard into high-quality packaging products. By understanding the different machine types and key purchasing factors, businesses can make informed decisions that align with their production needs. Kitmondo offers a comprehensive platform for sourcing high-quality used machinery, with detailed listings and competitive pricing. Whether you need a die cutting machine, folding and gluing machine, laminating machine, or coating machine, Kitmondo’s extensive inventory and user-friendly interface make it easy to find the right equipment for your converting operations.