Cartoning and Case Packing terms are commonly used interchangbly, but there is a difference regarding equipment.

  • A cartoning machine is a packaging machine that forms and erects a carton.
  • Case Packer packs a pre made case.

Cartoning Types

  1. Vertical Cartoner: a packaging machine that is filled vertically and closed with a fold over lid.
  2. Wrap Around Cartoner
  3. Horizontal Cartoner: the cartons are laid horizontal to go through the machine, and products are filled into the cartons from the side.

Advantages of Machine Forming  vs. Pre-Formed Cartons

  1. Machine Reliability
  2. Consumables Cost
  3. Customization