Automatic Medicine bottle cartoning machine

The Automatic Medicine bottle cartoning machine is a high-speed automatic cartoning machine developed for pharmaceutical bottles and other packaged products that may shift or roll during conveying. Round bottles can easily change position on a conventional conveyor, while square and irregular bottles may enter the cartoning section with inconsistent orientation. The KDZ-300 uses servo-controlled indexing and adjustable separation to guide products into a stable feeding position before they are pushed into cartons.

The machine combines product feeding, carton feeding, carton forming, bottle insertion, leaflet handling, flap folding and carton closing within one continuous process. It can also connect with existing capping, labeling and checkweighing equipment, allowing the cartoner to become part of an integrated pharmaceutical packaging line.

Servo-Controlled Feeding for Unstable Bottle Shapes

Bottle handling is one of the key considerations when automating pharmaceutical cartoning. Round containers can roll during transfer, while irregular bottles may rotate or move away from their intended position.

The Automatic Medicine bottle cartoning machine uses a servo-driven indexing system with adjustable bottle separators to regulate product spacing and guide bottles toward the cartoning section. This controlled feeding method helps reduce missed feeds, incorrect positioning and interruptions caused by unstable bottle movement.

For production lines requiring higher output, a high-speed servo configuration is available with a target capacity of up to 300 boxes/min, subject to the bottle, carton and feeding conditions.

Suitable for Round, Square and Irregular Bottles

The machine is designed around different bottle geometries rather than relying on a single fixed product format. The feeding mechanism can be configured according to the size, shape and orientation of the products being packed.

Typical applications include:

● Medicine bottles

● Round pharmaceutical bottles

● Square plastic or glass bottles

● Irregular-shaped bottles

● Ampoules and related packaged products

● Pre-filled products

● Blister trays and aluminum-plastic medicine boards

● Selected healthcare products

For a new project, KEDE recommends providing bottle samples or drawings so the feeding and cartoning configuration can be evaluated before production.

Automatic Cartoning Process

The machine integrates several packaging stages into a continuous operating sequence:

Product Feeding → Servo Indexing → Carton Feeding → Carton Forming → Product Pushing → Leaflet Insertion → Flap Folding → Carton Closing

Additional functions such as batch-number embossing, product detection and rejection can be incorporated according to the production-line requirements.

A rotary diversion mechanism can also be configured on the conveyor where product separation or discharge control is required.

Technical Specifications

Integration with Pharmaceutical Packaging Lines

The Automatic Medicine bottle cartoning machine can be configured to work with existing upstream equipment through conveyor interfaces. This allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to reduce manual product transfer and maintain a continuous material flow.

A typical line may include:

Bottle Filling → Capping → Labeling → Checkweighing → Bottle Feeding → Cartoning → Coding → Inspection

The actual arrangement can be adjusted according to the customer's existing equipment, available floor space and required production sequence.

KEDE can evaluate:

● Conveyor height

● Product transfer direction

● Bottle orientation

● Feeding distance

● Accumulation requirements

● Upstream and downstream machine interfaces

This makes the KDZ-300 suitable for both new automated lines and packaging-line upgrades.

Carton and Product Configuration

The standard Automatic Medicine bottle cartoning machine supports cartons within the specified size range, while the feeding and carton-handling sections can be evaluated for special packaging formats.

Special carton structures, board finishes and closure requirements should be confirmed during the technical design stage.

Optional Functions

The Automatic Medicine bottle cartoning machine can be configured with additional modules according to the packaging process.

Optional modules can be incorporated into the machine control system according to the selected configuration.

HMI and Recipe Management

The machine can use an HMI-based control interface for operating parameters, product settings and machine management.

For customers operating multiple product formats, recipe storage can simplify changeover between established bottle and carton specifications.

The interface can also be configured for different languages, including:

English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian.

Where specifications are confirmed before shipment, KEDE can prepare relevant product and carton settings in advance.

Pharmaceutical Packaging Hygiene

The machine uses stainless steel construction for the main machine structure, supporting applications where cleanliness and accessible machine surfaces are important.

Its design is intended for pharmaceutical packaging environments and can be configured around the hygiene requirements of the customer's production process.

KEDE provides CE certification and ISO 9001 quality management system certification, with machine testing and technical documentation available for overseas projects.

Manufacturing and Testing

KEDE manufactures automated packaging equipment with capabilities covering mechanical processing, machine assembly, electrical integration and functional testing.

The machine manufacturing process includes:

Engineering Design → Structural Fabrication → Precision Machining → Sub-Assembly → Electrical & Pneumatic Installation → Final Assembly → Functional Testing

Before shipment, machine operation can be checked through dry running, carton feeding, product feeding, folding and closing, speed testing and safety verification.

For customized projects, KEDE can also run the customer's actual bottles and cartons before delivery. This allows feeding and cartoning performance to be assessed using the materials that will be used in production.

FAQ

What types of medicine bottles can the Automatic Medicine bottle cartoning machine handle?

The machine is designed for round, square and selected irregular bottles. The feeding system is configured according to the bottle dimensions, shape and required orientation.

How does the KDZ-300 machine keep round bottles from rolling during feeding?

A servo-driven indexing system and adjustable bottle separators control product spacing and positioning before the bottles enter the cartoning section.

What is the normal production speed?

The standard operating range is 200–280 boxes/min. A high-speed servo version can reach up to 300 boxes/min, depending on the product and packaging configuration.

Can the machine be connected to our existing bottle packaging line?

Yes. The machine can interface with equipment such as cappers, labelers, checkweighers and conveyors. Connection details should be confirmed based on the existing line layout.

Can the machine insert medicine leaflets?

Yes. A leaflet folding and insertion module can be added according to the leaflet dimensions, folding method and packaging requirements.

Can batch numbers and dates be printed on cartons?

Yes. An optional inkjet coding system can be integrated into the cartoning line for batch numbers, dates, lot codes and other required information.

Can different bottle and carton sizes be run on one machine?

Multiple product formats can be accommodated within the applicable machine range. Changeover requirements depend on the bottle, carton and feeding configuration.

Can KEDE test our products before shipment?

Yes. Customers can provide product samples and cartons for machine testing. KEDE can use these materials to verify feeding, positioning and cartoning performance before delivery.