Choosing a suitable high-speed printing machine for cardboard boxes requires comprehensive consideration of production needs, equipment performance, and cost-effectiveness. The following are the key decision-making elements:
1、 Clarify core requirements
Production scale and output
Small batch/customized production (hundreds per day): Priority is given to digital printing machines, which do not require plate making and are flexible in changing orders, suitable for scenarios where patterns or text are frequently changed.
Medium batch (thousands per day): We recommend a semi-automatic printing and slotting machine that balances efficiency and cost, suitable for products with fixed specifications.
Large scale (tens of thousands per day): A fully automatic high-speed printing machine is required, equipped with linkage functions such as die-cutting and slotting, to improve long-term production efficiency.
Printing requirements
Color Quantity: Single color text requires a monochrome printer, while complex patterns require a four-color or higher model or digital printing machine.
Accuracy requirement: Ordinary transport boxes (± 1mm) are suitable for basic models, while sales packaging (such as food and electronic products) requires high precision (± 0.5mm) or digital printing machines.
Material and specifications: Confirm the type of corrugated cardboard (such as single tile, double tile) and size range to ensure compatibility with the maximum/minimum feed size of the equipment.
Budget Scope
Under 100000 yuan: suitable for small workshops, optional entry-level digital printing machines or semi-automatic monochrome/two-color models.
100000 to 500000 yuan: Small and medium-sized factories can choose a fully automatic three color printing and die-cutting machine.
Over 500000 yuan: For large factories or high-end demand, consider using an eight color prepress or high-precision equipment.
2、 Equipment performance comparison
Degree of automation
Fully automatic models reduce labor costs, but have high maintenance costs; Semi automatic is suitable for scenarios with large fluctuations in production or sufficient manpower.
Printing speed and stability
The speed needs to match the subsequent processing steps (such as die-cutting) to avoid process accumulation.
Choose models with wall panel thickness ≥ 50mm and well-known brand electrical components (such as Siemens) to ensure long-term stable operation.
Compatibility and Scalability
Models that support multiple cardboard materials (such as thin cardboard, thick double tile) and linked processing (slotting, die-cutting) can reduce process costs.
3、 On site inspection and machine testing
Request the manufacturer to provide samples or on-site trial printing to verify the color accuracy (such as ± 0.3mm) and actual printing effect.
Pay attention to after-sales service (such as installation training, warranty terms), and prioritize suppliers who provide a 1-year warranty for the entire machine.
4、 Recommended model reference
Economy type: Wansheng fully automatic ink printing machine (35000 yuan, supports customization, with a transaction volume of 5 units).
Mid to high end: Korich Industrial Digital Printing Machine (128000, including CE certification, with a transaction volume of 34 units).
Large scale production: Wenzhou Guowei eight color ink printing machine (520000 yuan, drying electricity 180KW, suitable for high-end packaging).
Through the above steps, precise matching of needs can be achieved, avoiding the misconceptions of "buying expensive and wasting" or "buying poorly and not enough".
If you are also interested in this machine,please don’t hesitate to contact us:
Overseas manager: Tom Wang
Email:cartonmachine.tomwang@aliyun.com
Phone/Wechat/Whatsapp:+86 13303078975
