High speed wax saturation machine for corrugated boxes
Model 1400x1100
a wax soaking machine is a critical investment for producers of
corrugated cartons that must perform in the most challenging wet
and cold environments, offering unmatched durability and waterproof
protection.
How to Choose a Wax Soaking Machine
When selecting a machine, consider:
1. Production Volume & Speed: Determine your required output (boxes
per hour). In-line systems are for high volume; offline for lower
or batch production.
2. Box Size Range: Ensure the machine can handle the minimum and
maximum blank sizes you need.
3. Wax Type: Confirm the machine is compatible with the wax blends
you plan to use (e.g., 100% paraffin, paraffin-polyethylene
blends).
4. Level of Automation: Do you need a fully automated line with
auto-feed and stackers, or is a semi-automatic machine sufficient?
5. Energy Efficiency: Look for well-insulated wax tanks and
efficient heating systems to control operating costs.
6. Footprint: Ensure you have adequate floor space for the machine
and auxiliary equipment.
7. Supplier Reputation: Choose a manufacturer with a strong track
record for reliability, service, and spare parts support.
Types of Wax Soaking Machines
There are two primary configurations:
1. In-Line Wax Soaking System:
· Description: Integrated directly with a corrugated box-making
machine (folder-gluer). The flat, glued carton blanks go straight
from the folder-gluer into the wax soaker.
· Advantages: Highly automated, minimal manual handling, ideal for
high-volume, dedicated production runs. Maximizes efficiency.
· Disadvantages: Less flexible; the entire line is dedicated to
waxed boxes.
2. Off-Line/Standalone Wax Soaking Machine:
· Description: A self-contained unit. Pre-made, flat carton blanks
are fed into it manually or via a separate conveyor.
· Advantages: Flexible; can be used to wax boxes from various
sources and in different sizes (with changeover). Can be added to
an existing facility without modifying the main box production
line.
· Disadvantages: Lower throughput than in-line systems and requires
more manual labor.
· Unstacker/Feeder: Automatically feeds flat carton blanks into the
conveyor.
· Pre-Heating Oven: Uses infrared or hot air to heat the blanks
before waxing.
· Wax Tank/Main Bath: Heated, insulated vessel that holds the
molten wax. Equipped with heaters and precise temperature controls.
· Conveyor System: Typically a chain-driven or belt system with
flights or pins to carry the cartons through each stage. It is
often designed to submerge and hold the boxes at an angle.
· Drainage Conveyor: A vibrating or tilted conveyor section for
removing excess wax.
· Cooling Tunnel: A section with powerful fans (air cooling) or
water misters to solidify the wax quickly.
· Stacker/Output: Automatically stacks the finished waxed boxes.
· Control Panel: PLC-based system to control temperature, conveyor
speed, and timing.
Wax Spraying vs. Wax Soaking
It's important to distinguish between the two:
Feature Wax Soaking Machine Wax Spraying/Curtain Coater
Process Complete immersion in a wax bath. Wax is sprayed or poured
over the box as a curtain.
Penetration Deep penetration into the core of the board. Primarily
a surface coating; limited penetration.
Wax Add-On High (typically 40-60% of the box's weight). Lower
(typically 20-40%).
Resulting Box Extremely strong, rigid, and waterproof.
Water-resistant, but can delaminate under stress.
Cost Higher initial machine cost and wax consumption. Lower cost
for both machine and wax.
Best For The most demanding applications (ice, fresh fish).
Applications requiring good moisture resistance but not total
immersion.
