Kolbus has confirmed the launch of a new feature on its AutoBox AB300 Heavy Duty (HD). The ‘Glue Flap Crush’ upgrade allows sheet plants to pre-crush both the glue flap and leading edge of the box on larger double and triplewall boxes. Many stitchers and gluers are unable to process the thickness and weight of these heavier boards. The result is better quality boxes, that are stronger and which stack more on a pallet.

This new feature is the result of the ongoing R&D program by the design team, driven by customer demand in heavy duty boxmaking. The ‘Glue Flap Crush’ device is fully controllable by the user, thanks to the use of servo technology combined with traditional pneumatic power. Users can easily and accurately adjust the length, position and amount of crush placed onto the board – all from the touch screen; thereby preserving the Autobox philosophy of being quick-set.

So far the feature has proven a success, with two machine now installed and more orders underway. The first customer, Scatolificio Nardini based in Italy, ordered the machine line featuring a fully automatic board feeder (from the pallet), a flexographic printer and extended outfeed tables. On larger format boxes, customers need to reduce the number of processes to create the finished box. By using the AutoBox AB300 Heavy Duty (HD), Scatolificio Nardini can produce large, one-piece boxes, that are printed and ready for stitching or gluing in one simple process

Luca Puccetti, Owner of Scatolificio Nardini, said,  “I am really happy with the glue flap crush because, when converting triplewall, I needed a reinforcement able to press the flap so as to have a better quality and resistance of the finished box. The Kolbus solution perfectly meets my requirement and matches my expectations.”

Tiziana de Gregorio, Managing Director, Kolbus Italia, said, “We are proud of the first installation of a Kolbus Autobox HD machine in Italy and very happy to have become partner with Scatolificio Nardini.  The glue flap crush testifies the continuous development of Kolbus Autobox machines, according to the specific requests of the market.  That’s what we call ‘Kolbus – Excellence in Motion’. With the Autobox AB300 HD you can run unlimited lengths up to 2600 mm in width.”

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