A semi-automatic corrugation machine is also called a semi-automatic corrugator line. This line is a group of machines used to produce corrugated board. Unlike a single-facer corrugation machine, this line includes several machines that work together to complete flute forming, gluing, and further processing. With the basic configuration, the line can produce single-face corrugated paper. You can add additional equipment to produce 3-ply single-wall corrugated board, depending on production needs.
Compared with a fully automatic corrugated board production line, the semi-automatic corrugation line offers more flexible equipment configurations. It is suitable for small and medium-sized carton factories, start-up businesses, and customers who want to produce their own corrugated board. During production, some steps still require manual operation, board handling, or operator control. Customers can choose a suitable configuration based on their factory space, production plans, and available workers.
AGICO PAPER provides different configurations of semi-automatic corrugation machines to help customers reduce their reliance on externally purchased corrugated board and better meet their own production needs.
AGICO PAPER offers different configurations of semi-automatic corrugation machines. The basic configuration can produce single-face corrugated paper in rolls. If you need to produce 3-ply corrugated board but have a limited budget for a 3-ply corrugated board production line, you can choose a semi-automatic configuration with additional sheet collection, gluing, and laminating equipment. Different equipment combinations have different production processes. If you want to know more, AGICO PAPER is happy to help you.
Option 1: Single-Face Corrugated Paper Production
This configuration mainly consists of a mill roll stand, a single facer corrugation machine, and a rewinder. It produces single-face corrugated paper in rolls. The finished product consists of one layer of corrugated medium and one layer of linerboard. It is collected in rolls and can be used as material for further corrugated board production. The rewinder winds the continuously produced single-face corrugated paper into rolls for storage, transport, and further processing. This setup is suitable for production needs that require single-face corrugated paper in rolls.
Main Equipment and Functions
Mill Roll Stand: Holds the paper rolls and continuously feeds paper into the single-face corrugation machine.
Single Facer Corrugation Machine: Forms the corrugated medium into flutes and bonds it to one layer of linerboard.
Rewinder: Winds the finished single-face corrugated paper into rolls for storage and further use.
Option 2: 3-Ply Single-Wall Corrugated Board Production
If you want to produce 3-ply corrugated board without investing in a fully automatic corrugated board production line, you can add downstream equipment to the basic single-face corrugated paper production setup. Depending on the production process, this may include sheet collection, gluing, and laminating equipment. This configuration produces corrugated board with a 3-ply structure consisting of two linerboard layers and one corrugated medium layer. The finished board can then go through further carton converting processes, such as printing, slotting, and die cutting.
Main Equipment and Functions
Mill Roll Stand: Supplies paper rolls for production.
Single Facer Corrugation Machine: Forms the flutes and bonds the corrugated medium to one layer of linerboard.
Sheet Stacker: Collects and stacks the single-face corrugated paper for easier handling and further processing.
Gluing Equipment: Applies adhesive to the required bonding surfaces.
Laminating Machine: Bonds single-face corrugated paper to another linerboard layer to form 3-ply corrugated board.
The exact equipment configuration depends on the production process. The appropriate equipment or production steps must also handle any required pressing, bonding, or drying functions.
The two configurations mainly differ in their finished products and downstream processing equipment.
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Comparison |
Single-Face Corrugated Board Production |
3-Ply Corrugated Board Production |
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Finished Product |
Single-face corrugated paper rolls |
3-ply single-wall corrugated board |
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Base Equipment |
Mill roll stand, single facer |
Mill roll stand, single facer |
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Additional Equipment |
Rewinder |
Sheet collection, gluing, and laminating equipment |
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Further Processing |
Used as material for further processing |
Used for carton converting |
If you need single-face corrugated paper in rolls, you can choose the first configuration. If you need to produce 3-ply corrugated board, additional sheet collection and laminating equipment is required. AGICO PAPER can help you choose a suitable configuration based on your finished product and production needs.
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Technical Parameter |
Specification |
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Effective Width |
1400 / 1600 / 1800 / 2000 / 2200 / 2500 mm |
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Design Speed |
80–100 m/min |
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Working Speed |
60–80 m/min |
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Flute Type |
A / B / C / E / F / G |
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Corrugating Roller Diameter |
Φ280 mm |
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Heating Method |
Steam / Electric |
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Automation Grade |
Semi-Automatic |
Note: The rewinder, sheet collection, and downstream laminating equipment can be selected according to the required finished product.
The paper roll is fed into the single-face corrugation machine through the mill roll stand. After the corrugated medium is heated and formed into flutes, it is bonded to one layer of linerboard to form single-face corrugated paper. Then, the rewinder winds the paper into rolls.
Production Process:
Paper Feeding Heating and Flute Forming Liner Bonding Rewinding
The single-face corrugation machine forms the corrugated medium into flutes and bonds it to one layer of linerboard to make single-face corrugated paper. For 3-ply single-wall corrugated board production, the rewinder is replaced with a sheet stacker, and additional gluing and laminating equipment is used. Another layer of linerboard is then bonded to the single-face corrugated paper to form 3-ply single-wall corrugated board. The finished board is collected and stacked.
Production Process:
Paper Feeding Flute Forming and Liner Bonding Sheet Collection Gluing and Laminating Board Collection and Stacking
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Comparison |
Semi-Automatic Corrugation Line |
Fully Automatic Corrugation Line |
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Equipment Configuration |
A mill roll stand, single facer, and rewinder. Additional equipment can be added for 3-ply board production. |
A mill roll stand, single facer, double facer, slitter scorer, cutoff machine, and stacker. |
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Production Process |
A simpler setup with fewer processing stages. Additional steps are needed to produce 3-ply board. |
More processing stages are connected for continuous board production. |
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Manual Work |
Some stages may require manual sheet handling and transfer. |
Automatic conveying and stacking reduce manual handling. |
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Initial Investment |
Lower |
Higher |
If you have a limited budget or lower production volumes, a semi-automatic corrugation line may be suitable. If you need continuous production with less manual handling, you can consider our fully automatic corrugation plant.
One-Stop Supply
AGICO PAPER not only offers semi-automatic corrugation machines, but also offers automatic corrugation plants, 2-ply, 3-ply, 5-ply, and 7-ply corrugator lines. Individual machines from the production line are also available. If you are planning a semi-automatic corrugated box plant, we can also supply downstream box-making machines.
Equipment Installation Guide
Every corrugator line has different installation requirements. AGICO PAPER will provide specific installation guidance based on your factory space, equipment layout, and specific needs.
Machine Configuration Support
AGICO PAPER can recommend suitable equipment based on the type of corrugated board you want to produce, the required working width, and your expected output. We can help you choose the machines needed for your semi-automatic production line.
To provide an accurate quotation, we need to know your required working width, flute type, production capacity, and whether you want to produce single-face corrugated board or 3-ply corrugated board.
Yes. AGICO PAPER offers A, B, C, E, F, and G flute options. The available flute types depend on the single facer model and its corrugating roller configuration.
AGICO PAPER offers steam and electric heating options. You can choose according to your factory conditions. If you need a boiler for your production line, we can also supply one.
For a semi-automatic corrugation plant, we select the machines based on the required working width and production capacity. For 3-ply production, we also consider how single-face corrugated paper is collected and transferred to the gluing and laminating equipment. AGICO PAPER can help you choose a suitable equipment combination.
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