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
- Vertical Cartoner: a packaging machine that is filled vertically and closed with a fold over lid.
- Wrap Around Cartoner
- 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
- Machine Reliability
- Consumables Cost
- Customization