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HIJ-120HC · Continuous-Motion End-Load Cartoner

Horizontal Cartoning Machine — HIJ-120HC End-Load Cartoner

A continuous-motion horizontal cartoner for blister packs, sachets, bottles, tubes and other oriented products. Configure product feeding, leaflet insertion, closure, coding, inspection and rejection around approved samples and the buyer's URS.

160 CPM
Published Maximum
End-Load
Side-Push Product Insertion
HIJ-120HC
Model Platform
URS / FAT
Project Acceptance Basis
Carton & Product Samples URS-Based Configuration FAT Acceptance Criteria Project-Specific Options
HIJ Horizontal Cartoning Machine - continuous-motion automatic cartoner for pharma, food and cosmetics
Continuous Motion
Up to 160 cpm
Configuration Basis
Samples + URS
Quick Answer

A horizontal cartoning machine loads product sideways into a carton, making it suitable for flat, fragile or oriented items such as blister packs, tubes, bottles, sachets, ampoules and vials. The continuous-motion HIJ-120HC has a published maximum of 160 cartons/min; sustained output and option scope depend on the approved product, carton, leaflet and FAT criteria. Compare the vertical cartoning machine or browse all cartoning machines.

Key Specs at a Glance

  • Output: up to 160 cartons/min (9,600/hr)
  • Handles: blisters, tubes, bottles, sachets, ampoules, vials
  • Control: Siemens S7-1200 PLC + 10" HMI
  • Changeover: format parts and recipe scope confirmed per SKU
  • Project evidence: URS, approved samples and FAT criteria
  • Commercial basis: itemised project quotation

Send the product, carton, leaflet, target output and acceptance requirements for an itemised configuration review.

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Why Standard Cartoners Fail

The Hidden Costs of Inefficient Horizontal Cartoning

A headline speed does not show how a cartoner will perform with your product, carton and leaflet. Compare suppliers using sustained good output, reject evidence, changeover scope and FAT acceptance criteria.

Rated Speed vs Sustained Output

Actual accepted output depends on product presentation, carton stiffness, leaflet complexity, infeed stability and the reject logic used during production.

Product Damage on Insertion

Misaligned products can jam or be damaged during side insertion. Specify product orientation, pusher timing, overload response and reject handling in the URS.

Leaflet Folding Errors

Multi-fold leaflets can misfeed or enter incorrectly. FAT challenge tests should cover missing, doubled and incorrectly folded leaflets and the resulting machine response.

Uncontrolled SKU Changeovers

Changeover time and repeatability depend on format parts, adjustment points, recipes and operator method. Test the planned SKU range before acceptance.

The HIJ Engineering Answer

How Our Horizontal Cartoner Solves Every Pain Above

The HIJ-120HC configuration should map each project risk to a defined mechanism, option, test method and acceptance criterion in the quotation and FAT protocol.

Continuous-Motion Architecture

The continuous-motion platform is intended for high-throughput applications. Verify accepted cartons per minute, stops, rejects and restart behaviour with production-representative materials.

FAT-Based Output Evidence

Servo-Driven Product Loading

Servo-driven loading coordinates product presentation with carton position. The approved sample set should define acceptable alignment, insertion and damage criteria.

Sample-Based Insertion Test

Precision Leaflet Folding & Insertion

The published configuration supports multiple leaflet folds. Confirm the folder, presence detection, rejection and challenge-test scope in the signed quotation.

Defined Leaflet Challenges

Controlled Format Changeover

List every planned SKU, format part and adjustment point. The FAT should record changeover steps, required tools, settings and the first acceptable cartons after restart.

Repeatable Changeover Method

Send the Product and Carton for a Configuration Review

Provide samples or drawings, target sustained output, leaflet, closure, inspection, line-interface and documentation requirements for an itemised proposal.

Live Machine Demo

Watch the HIJ Horizontal Cartoner Running at Full Speed

2-minute factory walkthrough of the complete cycle — from carton feeding through leaflet insertion, product loading, sealing, and final discharge. Real production speed, no edits, no slow-motion.

What you'll see in this 2-minute demo
Carton magazine feed → vacuum-cup opening → leaflet folding & insertion → servo product loading → tongue-and-slit sealing → output discharge. Output shown is 120 cpm with leaflet — actual max is 160 cpm.
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Inside the Machine

From Flat Carton to Sealed Package — Every Step Engineered

The HIJ horizontal cartoning machine executes 6 precision-engineered stations in continuous motion. Here's what happens to every carton, every second, on every shift.

Stage 01

Carton Feeding & Erection

High-capacity magazine holds up to 600 flat cartons. Vacuum suction cups extract one carton at a time and a servo-driven mechanism erects it into perfect 90° geometry — eliminating jams that plague friction-feed competitors.

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Horizontal cartoning machine carton magazine feeding section
Horizontal cartoning machine vacuum carton opening device
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Stage 02

Precision Carton Opening

Dual vacuum cups pull the front panel forward while the carton holds its rear corner — creating a perfect rectangular opening every cycle. Pressure feedback sensors detect any malformed cartons and auto-reject before product loading.

Stage 03 (Optional)

Leaflet Folding & Insertion

4-stage integrated leaflet folder handles bi-fold, tri-fold, accordion, and parallel folds at line speed. Optical sensors verify presence + correct fold before the leaflet enters the carton — missing leaflets trigger automatic ejection.

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Horizontal cartoning machine leaflet folding device
Horizontal cartoning machine automatic product loading section
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Stage 04

Automatic Product Loading

Servo-driven loading coordinates product presentation with carton position. Confirm alignment tolerances, pusher timing, overload response and reject logic with production-representative samples during FAT.

Stage 05

Carton Sealing (Tuck-In or Hot-Melt Glue)

Choose tongue-and-slit or hot-melt closure where configured. Define seal appearance, closure strength, glue equipment and inspection criteria in the quotation and FAT protocol.

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Horizontal cartoning machine sealing station - tongue-in-slot or hot-melt glue
Horizontal cartoning machine finished carton discharge output
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Stage 06

Finished Product Discharge

Sealed cartons exit onto a synchronized takeaway conveyor. Optional coding, weight verification and case-packing interfaces must be defined in the line layout and I/O list.

Need This Horizontal Cartoner Integrated Into Your Line?

HIJ can scope interfaces from filling through cartoning, coding, case packing and palletizing. Confirm each machine boundary, supplier responsibility, I/O and service scope in the quotation.

Engineered for Performance

6 Core Features That Set the HIJ-120HC Horizontal Cartoner Apart

The items below describe the published platform. Final brands, mechanisms and options must be confirmed in the bill of materials and quotation.

High-Speed Continuous Motion

Continuous-motion architecture targets high-throughput applications. Verify accepted output and reject behavior at FAT with the actual product, carton, leaflet and machine configuration.

Hygienic Access and Guarding

Specify contact materials, guarding, cleanability, safety interlocks and required documents in the URS. The buyer's quality team remains responsible for qualification and approval.

Siemens PLC + HMI Control

The published configuration lists a Siemens S7-1200 PLC and 10-inch color HMI. Confirm recipes, alarms, reports, audit trail, OEE and remote-access requirements before order.

Stainless Multi-Use System

Product-family fit depends on the feed system and format parts. Validate every planned SKU with representative samples, drawings and an approved format matrix.

Controlled Format Changeover

Confirm quick-release parts, adjustment points, recipe control and change-part storage in the quotation. Measure the agreed changeover procedure during FAT.

Overload Protection Clutch

Define overload monitoring, guarding and stop-response tests in the safety review and FAT protocol for the selected machine configuration.

Versatile Applications

One Horizontal Cartoner, Four Industries Served

The HIJ-120HC can be configured for several product families. Each application requires approved samples, format parts, feeding design and project-specific acceptance criteria.

Horizontal cartoning machine for pharmaceutical blister packs and tablets

Pharmaceuticals

Blister packs, capsule strips, sachets, vials and ampoules with project-defined coding, inspection and documentation requirements.

Horizontal cartoning machine for cosmetic tubes, bottles and skincare

Cosmetics & Beauty

Tubes, bottles, jars, ampoules — premium finish with optional hot-melt glue closure.

Horizontal cartoning machine for food, snacks, and beverage products

Food & Beverage

Pouches, sachets, sticks and bottles; confirm product-contact materials, sanitation access and inspection scope in the URS.

Horizontal cartoning machine for sexual wellness and consumer health products

Consumer & Wellness

Condoms, lubricants, supplements, OTC products — discreet bulk handling with optional camera inspection.

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Application Groups Shown
160
Published Maximum CPM
URS
Configuration Basis
FAT
Acceptance Evidence

Not Sure If Your Product Fits Our Horizontal Cartoner?

Send a product sample, carton drawing and output target. HIJ can review feeding, tooling, inspection, documentation and line-interface requirements before quotation.

Technical Spec Sheet

HIJ-120HC Horizontal Cartoning Machine — Full Specifications

These are the published reference specifications. Confirm the selected configuration, format range, utilities, options and acceptance criteria in the signed quotation.

HIJ-120HC Horizontal Cartoning Machine — Specifications

Model Number HIJ-120HC (High-Speed Continuous Motion)
Maximum Output 160 cartons/minute (9,600/hour)
Carton Size Range (L × W × H) (50–250) × (20–80) × (15–80) mm
Carton Material 250–400 gsm SBS / FBB / Recycled Board
Leaflet Folding Bi-fold, Tri-fold, Accordion, Parallel — up to 4 panels
Sealing Method Tongue-and-Slit (standard) / Hot-Melt Glue (optional)
Control System Siemens S7-1200 PLC + 10" Touchscreen HMI
Servo Drives Yaskawa Sigma-7 (4 axes) — main drive, pusher, leaflet, output
Total Power Consumption 4.5 kW (3-phase 380V / 220V configurable)
Compressed Air 0.6 MPa, 250 L/min (clean, dry, oil-free)
Machine Dimensions (L × W × H) 3,800 × 1,250 × 1,650 mm
Machine Net Weight Approx. 1,800 kg
Documentation & FAT Scope Confirmed against the buyer's URS and listed in the signed quotation
Commercial & Service Terms Confirmed in the signed quotation and contract
Project Definition

Define the Complete Cartoning Project Scope Before Purchase

A reliable project starts with approved samples, clear machine boundaries, measurable FAT criteria and written commercial terms.

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Application Engineering

Define the product, carton, leaflet, feeding method, output target and rejected-pack handling with representative samples and a URS.

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FAT and Documentation

Agree on test materials, run duration, accepted output, reject challenges, records, manuals and drawings before FAT begins.

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Service and Spare Parts

Confirm commissioning, training, remote support, warranty, spare-parts list and response responsibilities in the commercial agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Horizontal Cartoning Machine — Your Key Questions Answered

Practical questions for engineering, quality and procurement teams evaluating the HIJ-120HC platform.

What's the maximum speed of the HIJ horizontal cartoning machine?

The published maximum is 160 cartons per minute. Sustained accepted output depends on product feeding, carton and leaflet geometry, material behavior, inspection logic and reject rate. Define the acceptance target in the URS and verify it with representative materials during FAT.

Can this machine handle different product shapes — bottles, tubes, blisters, sachets?

The platform can be configured for bottles, tubes, blister packs, sachets, ampoules, vials and other oriented products. Every planned SKU requires an approved format matrix, product samples, feeding review and the correct change parts. Confirm the measured changeover method at FAT.

How are delivery and commissioning terms confirmed?

Delivery depends on the approved configuration, tooling, bought-out options, integration scope, documentation and FAT plan. The signed quotation should state the production schedule, buyer material deadlines, FAT window, shipment terms and any commissioning or training services.

Which qualification and FAT documents can HIJ supply?

Document scope is project-specific. List required drawings, manuals, material declarations, risk records, FAT protocols and any qualification support in the URS, then include the agreed deliverables in the quotation. The buyer's quality team remains responsible for site qualification and regulatory approval.

Can the machine fold and insert leaflets — or do I need a separate folder?

A leaflet folder and inserter can be included where specified. The published platform describes bi-fold, tri-fold, accordion and parallel-fold applications up to four panels. Confirm leaflet paper, dimensions, fold pattern, sensor logic and reject action with samples in the quotation and FAT plan.

What is the difference between a vertical and horizontal cartoning machine?

A vertical cartoner opens cartons upward and drops products in by gravity — suited for free-flowing items like vials, small bottles, granules. A horizontal cartoner opens cartons sideways and inserts products via servo-pusher — required for flat, fragile, or oriented products like blister packs, tubes, sachets, and ampoules where gravity drop would damage them. The HIJ-120HC is a horizontal-flow design for this reason. See our vertical cartoning machine for gravity-fed applications.

How is the HIJ-120HC price calculated?

Price is calculated from the product feed, carton and leaflet formats, closure method, coding, inspection, reject system, line interfaces, electrical standard, documentation, FAT, shipping and service scope. Send representative samples and a URS for an itemized project quotation.

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