Douglas Machine: Sleever for retail cartons

The Douglas Apex Sleever produces 4- and 6-pack retail cartons featuring contours and product visibility that attracts consumers.

Douglas Machine Inc.

Jun 14, 2017

Sleever for retail cartons

Carton flaps are gusset tucked to solidly contain products and enhance carton graphics. The retail carton design is well suited for single-serve milk, energy and nutraceutical drink bottles. The Apex sleever runs up to 200 cartons/min.

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