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AFA Systems Ltd., a manufacturer of engineered packaging automation solutions, is proud to announce a latest innovation: a high-speed Stick Pack Cartoner designed for unmatched flexibility, speed, and efficiency in secondary packaging operations.
Engineered to meet the evolving needs of contract packagers and consumer packaged goods companies, our stick pack cartoner offers a robust, servo-driven platform capable of loading multiple stick pack configurations at speeds exceeding 150 cartons per minute. The system integrates advanced robotic collation with AFA’s proven Sure-Load carton closing technology, ensuring smooth, reliable operation even in demanding environments.
“The surge in demand for stick-packed products in nutraceuticals, instant beverages, and personal care has driven the need for a more agile and precise cartoning solution,” said Paul Langen, Founder of AFA Systems. “Our new system delivers a compact footprint, quick changeovers, and the reliability our customers expect—all while supporting sustainable and recyclable carton formats.”
Key features of the new Stick Pack Cartoner include:
▪️ Ultra Fast Speeds - 500+ stick packs per minute
▪️ Delta 3 robotic product handling - These robots are fast, precise, flexible and compact, making them the perfect choice for stick-pack operations.
▪️ Sure-Load Technology - When lightweight products are intermittently indexed it has the potential to fall out of the carton. The Sure-Load ensures product security by preventing stick-packs from falling from the carton during machine indexing.
▪️ Glue, Tuck or Both, Your Choice - machine delivers unmatched versatility with the ability to perform tuck or glue carton closure on a single platform. The result is consistently square cartons with a quality seal.
▪️ Quick Changeover - Significantly reduces downtime and maximizes productivity. Ideal for contract packagers and manufacturers running multiple product lines.
▪️ Accumulation Station - creates buffer time during carton loading.
▪️ Integration-ready – AFA can integrate upstream stick pack fillers and downstream case packers
