Vertical Cartoning Machine — GSZ-60 Top-Opening Cartoner
This vertical cartoning machine (model GSZ-60) is a fully automatic top-opening cartoner that loads products into the carton from the top at 5–50 cartons per minute — so it can box upright and irregular-shaped products that side-load cartoners can't. Built with Siemens controls and an SEW motor for food, household, personal-care and general packaging lines.
Speed5–50 cartons/min
LoadingTop-opening (top-load)
StrengthPacks irregular shapes
ControlsSiemens PLC · SEW motor
Packing flat, stackable products instead? Compare our automatic (horizontal) cartoning machine.
Quick Answer
What is a vertical cartoning machine?
A vertical cartoning machine is an automatic packaging machine that loads products into a folding carton from the top (top-load / top-opening), rather than pushing them in from the side. This top-load action lets it handle upright and irregular-shaped items that a horizontal (side-load) cartoner cannot.
The GSZ-60 from HIJ Machinery is a fully automatic top-opening vertical cartoning machine running at 5–50 cartons per minute. It uses Siemens controls (PLC, drive and HMI) with an SEW main motor, and packs products such as coffee, salt, pasta, chocolate, pet food, vials and perfume bottles.
- Handles irregular shapes — packs products that side-load cartoners can't, thanks to top-opening loading.
- Vertical vs horizontal: vertical = top-load (upright / irregular items); horizontal = side-load (flat, stackable items).
- Premium build: Siemens PLC/drive/HMI, SEW motor, Schneider, Omron, SICK and Airtac components for reliability and easy servicing.
GSZ-60 — Key Facts
| Manufacturer | HIJ Machinery (Rui'an, Wenzhou, China) |
|---|---|
| Model | GSZ-60 |
| Machine type | Fully automatic top-opening (top-load / vertical) cartoning machine |
| Cartoning speed | 5–50 cartons/min |
| Carton size range | 60×90×50 mm to 180×210×110 mm |
| Carton board | 350–450 g/m² |
| Sealing | Hot-melt glue |
| Controls | Siemens S7-200 PLC · SINAMICS V20 drive · SMART 700IE HMI |
| Dimensions / weight | 3920×1850×1950 mm · approx. 1700 kg |
| Typical products | Coffee, salt, pasta, chocolate, pet food, vials, perfume |
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Struggling to Carton Awkward or Upright Products?
Three problems we hear most from packaging engineers—and how the GSZ-60 top-opening cartoner solves each one.
Side-Load Machines Can't Handle Your Product?
Bottles, jars, pouches and irregular shapes tip over or jam in a side-push cartoner, so you're stuck hand-packing them.
Our Solution
The GSZ-60 loads from the top, so it cartons upright and irregular-shaped products that side-load cartoners simply can't—a capability covered by our patented design.
Chain-Driven Machines Wear Out Fast?
Traditional chain conveyors stretch and lose accuracy over time, meaning more downtime, more maintenance and a shorter machine life.
Our Solution
The GSZ-60 uses all-aluminium moulds on a ring guide rail instead of a chain—delivering stable accuracy and a longer service life for both the moulds and the machine.
Empty or Defective Cartons Slipping Through?
A missing product or a badly formed carton reaching your customer means complaints, returns and a hit to your brand.
Our Solution
A built-in in-carton detection & automatic rejection system removes any unqualified carton before output, so only good cartons reach your line.
How the GSZ-60 Top-Opening Cartoner Works
Four precision-engineered stages—from servo carton pick-up to qualified output—that make the GSZ-60 reliable shift after shift.
Servo Carton Pick-up & Forming
A servo-driven vacuum system picks each carton blank and forms it. Pick-up motion is adjusted directly on the Siemens touchscreen—no mechanical tinkering—so set-up and fine-tuning are simple.
Servo transmission for precise, repeatable pick-up
Pick-up settings adjusted on the Siemens SMART 700IE HMI
Easy, fast changeover between carton sizes (with mould change)
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Top-Opening Product Loading
Products are loaded into the carton from the top. This top-opening action handles upright and irregular-shaped items that side-load cartoners can't—from bottles and jars to pouches and unusual shapes.
Gentle top-load for fragile or upright containers
Cartons irregular shapes a side-push machine cannot
Patented top-opening design
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Aluminium Mould Ring Guide-Rail Conveying
Instead of a traditional chain, the GSZ-60 conveys cartons on all-aluminium moulds running on a ring guide rail. The result is stable accuracy and a longer service life for both the moulds and the whole machine.
No chain stretch—accuracy stays consistent over time
Longer mould and machine lifespan, lower maintenance
Smooth, quiet carton transport
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Detection, Sealing & Qualified Output
Each carton is sealed with a hot-melt glue device, then an in-carton detection and rejection mechanism removes any unqualified carton—so only good products leave the machine.
Hot-melt glue sealing for a clean, secure close
In-carton detection rejects empty or defective cartons
Only qualified cartons reach the output conveyor
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Live Demo
See How the GSZ-60 Vertical Cartoning Machine Works
Watch the GSZ-60 in action—from servo carton pick-up to qualified output—and see how it cartons upright and irregular products that side-load machines can't.
Reliable Output
5–50 cartons/min
Easy Set-up
On-screen pick-up adjustment
Handles Irregular Shapes
Top-opening loading
Notice the top-opening loading and the in-carton detection & reject—only good cartons leave the machine, shift after shift.
Ready to See It in Your Facility?
Get a free quote for the GSZ-60, configured to your product and carton size. Our team will recommend the right set-up for your line.
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Main Technical Parameters of the GSZ-60 Model
Verified specifications for the GSZ-60 fully automatic top-opening (top-load) cartoning machine—for procurement, engineering design and line integration.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cartoning Speed | 5 – 50 cartons/min (depending on carton and product) |
| Carton Size Range (L×W×H) | Min: 60 × 90 × 50 mm Max: 180 × 210 × 110 mm |
| Carton Board Weight | 350 – 450 g/m² |
| Power Supply | 380V, 50Hz |
| Compressed Air Requirement | ≥ 0.6 MPa |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 1700 kg |
| Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3920 mm × 1850 mm × 1950 mm |
| Sealing Method | Hot-melt glue (glue unit included as standard) |
| Carton Pick-up | Servo-driven; pick-up motion adjusted directly on the touchscreen |
| Carton Conveying | All-aluminium moulds on a ring (circular) guide rail — longer service life than traditional chain conveying |
| Quality Control | In-carton product detection with automatic rejection of unqualified cartons |
| Housing Material | Stainless steel |
Built with Premium Branded Components
The GSZ-60 uses internationally recognised electrical and pneumatic parts for reliability and easy worldwide servicing.
| Component | Model & Brand |
|---|---|
| PLC | Siemens SIMATIC S7-200 (Germany) |
| Variable Frequency Drive | Siemens SINAMICS V20 (Germany) |
| Touchscreen HMI | Siemens SMART 700IE (Germany) |
| Main Motor | SEW R27DR2S80M4 (Germany) |
| Contactor | Schneider LC1N1810 (France) |
| Circuit Breakers | Schneider OSMC32N3C32 / OSMC32N1C10 (France) |
| Rotary Encoder | Omron E6B2-CWZ6C 1000P/R (Japan) |
| Photoelectric Sensors | SICK GTB6-N1212 (Germany) |
| Pneumatics (FRL, valves, vacuum, cylinders) | Airtac (Taiwan) |
| Switching Power Supply | Delta PMC-24V50W1AA (Taiwan) |
Need the Full Spec Sheet & Drawings?
Request the complete GSZ-60 technical document with machine drawings and the configuration list—or a customised quote for your specific product and carton size.
Versatile Applications
What Can the GSZ-60 Carton?
Because it loads from the top, the GSZ-60 is a true multi-purpose cartoner—packing food, household, personal-care and irregular-shaped products that side-load machines struggle with.
Food & Beverage
Coffee — bags, pods, jars and capsules
Salt and seasonings in pouches or boxes
Pasta & macaroni and other dry goods
Chocolate and confectionery
Pet food portions and sachets
Household & Hotel Supplies
Laundry powder and detergent packs
Hotel amenities — soap, kits, small toiletries
Daily necessities and household goods
Cleaning products in bottles or pouches
Health & Beauty
Vials and small bottles
Perfume bottles and roll-ons
Cosmetic bottles, jars and tubes
Personal-care bottles and containers
Specialty & Irregular Shapes
Collectibles & curios and gift items
Upright bottles and jars that tip in side-load machines
Irregular-shaped products a horizontal cartoner can't handle
Small hardware and parts in retail boxes
Not Sure If It Fits Your Product?
Send us your product and carton details. Our engineers will confirm whether the GSZ-60 is the right fit and recommend the optimal configuration—free, with no obligation.
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More Than a Machine: A Partnership with 20 Years of Expertise
When you choose HIJ, you're not just buying equipment—you're gaining a seasoned partner who has been exactly where you are, and knows exactly how to ensure your success.
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Founder & Chief Engineering Officer
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I'm Forester. I've spent 20 years on the factory floor helping clients like you. When you buy from HIJ, you don't just get a machine; you get my personal commitment and two decades of experience to ensure your project succeeds.
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Seamless Turnkey Solutions
We don't just sell boxes. We build lines. This cartoner is one piece of the puzzle—we provide the upstream and downstream equipment, all engineered to work together flawlessly.
Complete line integration
Plug-and-play compatibility
Single-point responsibility
Faster commissioning
Reliable Build & Worldwide Service
We build the GSZ-60 with premium branded parts — Siemens, SEW, Schneider, Omron, SICK and Airtac — so spares are easy to source anywhere in the world. Add on-site installation, operator training and remote support, and you get a machine that simply keeps running.
Siemens & SEW core components
Spares available worldwide
On-site installation & training
Lifetime remote support
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Your Questions Answered
GSZ-60 Vertical Cartoning Machine FAQ
The questions we hear most about the GSZ-60. If yours isn't here, our team is one message away.
The price of the GSZ-60 depends on your carton size, product type and options such as the hot-melt glue unit. Because each machine is configured to your product, we need a few details first—product dimensions, carton size and target output.
We provide a detailed written quotation within 24 hours, with a transparent cost breakdown so you can compare clearly.
First-time enquiries receive a free product-fit assessmentYes, training is included. The GSZ-60 uses a Siemens SMART 700IE touchscreen, where the carton pick-up and settings are adjusted on screen—so it's straightforward to run.
Support includes on-site operator and maintenance training during installation, an operation manual, and remote video support afterwards.
Remote technical support after installationThe GSZ-60 is a fully automatic top-opening cartoning machine. Once materials are loaded, it runs the whole cycle on its own:
- ✅ Servo carton pick-up and forming
- ✅ Top-load product insertion (handles irregular shapes)
- ✅ Hot-melt glue sealing
- ✅ In-carton detection and automatic rejection of defects
The only manual task is refilling cartons and product—ideal for steady, consistent production.
The GSZ-60's top-load design packs a wide range of upright and irregular-shaped products, including:
- Food & beverage: coffee, salt, pasta, chocolate, pet food
- Household & hotel: laundry powder, hotel amenities, daily necessities
- Health & beauty: vials, perfume bottles, cosmetic containers
- Specialty: collectibles and other irregular shapes
Because it loads from the top, it can box irregular shapes that side-load cartoners cannot handle.
The difference is the loading orientation:
Vertical cartoner (top loading):
- Products are loaded from the top
- Ideal for upright and irregular-shaped items — bottles, jars, pouches, vials
- Advantage: handles shapes a side-load machine can't
Horizontal cartoner (side loading):
- Products are pushed in from the side
- Ideal for flat, stackable items — blister packs, sachets, soap bars
- Advantage: higher speed for solid, flat products
Want the full comparison? See our vertical vs horizontal cartoning machine guide—we make both types and will recommend the right one for your product.
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