Automatic Wet Wipes Case Packer with Vacuum Gripper

An automatic wet wipe cartoning machine is an automated piece of equipment used for end-of-line cartoning on wet wipe production lines. It primarily performs the alignment, picking, cartoning, and discharge of soft-packaged wet wipes, thereby reducing the need for manual handling and stacking, whilst improving the continuity and accuracy of the cartoning process.

Automatic Alignment and Vacuum Gripping

The equipment is typically installed following the wet wipe bagging, sealing and labelling processes. Finished wet wipe packs enter the case-packing area via a conveyor system; after quantity detection and automatic alignment, a vacuum suction cup picks up multiple packs at once. Given that soft-packaged wet wipes are prone to deformation and have a soft surface, vacuum suction is more suitable than rigid grippers, enabling continuous handling whilst maintaining the appearance of the packaging.

The number of packs per carton can be configured according to the carton specifications and the dimensions of individual wet wipe packs. For example, a single carton can be arranged in a ‘multiple packs × multiple layers’ configuration; the equipment uses a PLC to control conveying, positioning and gripping actions, ensuring products are placed into the corrugated carton at preset positions. For different products such as baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, cleaning wipes and household care wipes, it is essential to carefully match the packaging dimensions, individual pack weight and internal carton dimensions.

Servo Positioning and Continuous Cartoning

The core function of an automatic wet wipe cartoning machine is not merely to ‘place products into cartons’, but to ensure repeatable positioning accuracy during high-speed operation. The equipment utilises a servo control system to adjust the product conveying, alignment, and gripping positions, thereby minimising issues such as misalignment and uneven stacking of flexible packaging during high-speed conveyance.

Within a complete end-of-line packaging system, the equipment can also be integrated with case openers, case sealers, conveyor lines and palletising equipment to form a continuous carton packaging process. For high-output wet wipe production lines, automated case packing reduces the need for manual handling of individual packs, allowing operators to shift their focus from repetitive packing tasks to equipment monitoring, material replenishment and fault resolution.

Integration with Wet Wipe Production Lines

When selecting a suitable model, one must not focus solely on the case packer’s own speed; it is also necessary to take into account the production capacity of the upstream wet wipe machine. For example, if the upstream machine outputs 100 packs of wet wipes per minute, whilst the case packer’s actual processing capacity is significantly lower than this output, a build-up of material at the end of the line is likely to occur. Therefore, the packing speed, load per carton, product dimensions and carton specifications should be designed in unison with the entire production line.

For factories requiring long-term continuous operation, key parameters warranting close attention include the stability of the vacuum system, servo positioning accuracy, suction cup design, conveyor belt width and PLC control methods. When properly configured, an automatic wet wipe case packer can serve as a vital piece of equipment in extending the wet wipe production line from ‘single-pack production’ to ‘automated full-case dispatch’.