WZH-180 Automatic Continuous Cartoning Machine

High-Speed Servo-Driven Continuous Motion for Peak Pharmaceutical Output

The WZH-180 runs 180 cartons a minute and handles more product formats than any machine in our range — blisters, tubes, trays, bottles and sachets. If your plant runs several product types through one cartoner, this is where the range starts to be general-purpose.

1.Speed — 180 cartons per minute

2.Formats — blisters, tubes, trays, ALU strips, bottles, sachets

3.Leaflet — unfolded up to 300 × 180 mm, wider than the 120 series

Is this the right machine for you?

✓ Yes, if…

✕ Buy something else if…

Multi-Position Servo Tracking

Utilizes advanced servo tracking speed pushing technology to ensure products are inserted into cartons smoothly and accurately without mechanical jamming.

Double-station planetary opening

The carton is drawn from the magazine and opened by a double-station planetary rotation mechanism with a pre-forming device, so the score lines break and the carton arrives square.

Continuous Motion Architecture

Unlike intermittent systems, the continuous motion design reduces mechanical wear, lowers vibration, and ensures a highly stable output at peak operational speeds.

Automated Leaflet Management

The machine automatically handles leaflet folding (1 to 4 folds) and transmission, perfectly syncing with the carton suction and forming processes.

Simple & Ergonomic Design

The multi-position servo tracking and pushing structure not only boosts speed but also makes operation and maintenance significantly more convenient for floor technicians.

Technical specification

Parameter

Value

What it means for you

Encasing speed

180 cartons/min

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What it packs

Blisters, tubes, trays, ALU strips, bottles, sachets

The most general-purpose machine in the range

Carton size

70-165 × 35-85 × 14-50 mm

The only model in our range that stops at 165 rather than 180

Unfolded leaflet

80-300 × 90-180 mm

Wider than the 120 series, which stops at 250

Air pressure

≥0.6 MPa

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Air consumption

120–180 L/min

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Power

380V, 50Hz, 4.5 kW

Three-phase  

Dimensions

4,439 × 1,560 × 1,965 mm

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Weight

1,750 kg

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Model comparison

Model

Speed

What it packs

Carton L×W×H (mm)

Leaflet unfolded

Power

WZH-120-III

30–120

Blister packs

70-180 × 35-85 × 14-50

80-250 × 90-180

220V, 1.5 kW

WZH-120P

30–120

Bottles, with infeed unscrambling

70-180 × 35-85 × 14-50

80-250 × 90-180

220V, 1.5 kW

WZH-120D

30–120

Sachets and pouches, 1–12 per carton

70-180 × 35-85 × 14-50

80-250 × 90-180

380V, 4 kW

WZH-180

180

Blisters, tubes, trays, bottles, sachets

70-165 × 35-85 × 14-50

80-300 × 90-180

380V, 4.5 kW

WZH-260

260

Blisters, tubes, trays, sachets

70-180 × 35-80 × 14-50

80-300 × 90-180

380V, 5 kW

WZH-260P

260

Bottles, with infeed unscrambling

70-180 × 35-80 × 14-50

80-300 × 90-180

380V, 5 kW

WZH-320

320

Blisters, bottles, tubes, sachets

70-180 × 35-80 × 14-50

80-300 × 90-180

380V, 5.8 kW

WZH-450

450

Blisters, tubes, trays, sachets

70-180 × 35-80 × 14-50

80-300 × 90-180

380V, 5 kW

WZH-600

600

Blisters, bottles, sachets · full servo

70-180 × 35-80 × 14-50

80-300 × 90-180

380V, 15 kW

Two things decide the model, and speed is only the second one.

What you pack comes first. Blisters, bottles and sachets each need a different feeder at the infeed. In the 120 series that is three separate machines. Above 120 the machines are more general, except the 260P, which is built for bottles.

Carton size is almost the same across the range. Every model takes a carton 70 to 180 mm long. Only the width narrows slightly above 180 cartons a minute, from 85 to 80 mm. So you do not lose carton flexibility by buying speed.

Industry Applications

The WZH-180 is a highly versatile continuous packaging solution capable of integrating seamlessly into various production lines:

Pharmaceutical Solid Dose

Perfect for high-speed encasing of ALU-PVC blisters, soft ALU/ALU strips, and pill trays.

Liquid & Semi-Solid Pharma

Efficiently handles medicine bottles, eyedropper bottles, and ointment tubes.

Nutraceuticals & Healthcare

Ideal for packing sachet multi-packs and health supplement containers.

Cosmetics & Personal Care

The continuous motion ensures delicate handling of premium cosmetic tubes and bottles, preventing packaging surface damage.

Changeover

Throughput sells machines. Changeover decides what you actually produce in a week.

What changed

What you adjust

Roughly

Same carton, new batch

Recipe on the screen

15-30minutes

Carton length or width

Handwheels only — no parts to change

15-30minutes

Carton or product height

The pusher head and pusher block must be swapped

15-30minutes

Product format changes

The feeder at the infeed

15-30minutes

Closing style (tuck-in → glue)

Not a changeover. That is a rebuild

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Length and width are a handwheel. Height means changing the pusher. A different product means a different feeder. A different closing style means a different machine.

What to check before you buy

01

The five questions any supplier should ask you

What goes in the carton and how many. Carton dimensions and closing style. Leaflet format and whether it arrives folded. What feeds the machine upstream. Target speed. If a supplier quotes you without these, the machine that arrives will not fit the line it was bought for.

02

Carton sizing — where most projects go wrong

Manually packed cartons are usually a snug fit around the product. An automated pusher needs clearance. Send us both your product and carton dimensions. We will tell you before you order whether your existing carton runs, or needs modifying — rather than after it has been printed in quantity.

03

The documentation

Operating and maintenance manuals in English, electrical schematics, a spare parts list with part numbers and prices, and a signed FAT report before the machine ships. Ask any supplier to show you a sample manual page before you order.

Why buy from us

One point of contact — You deal with us for the machine, the installation and the service call. Custom feeders, closing configurations and layout changes go through the engineers who build it.

Installation and training — We install it, commission it, and teach your operators.

Spare parts — Wear parts listed and priced in your quote before you sign.

Lead time — About 1-3 months. European suppliers quote 18 to 24.

WZH-180 Continuous Cartoning Machine FAQ

How do I decide between the WZH-120-III, the WZH-180 and the WZH-260?

Speed is the obvious difference, but the more useful question is what your upstream line produces. If your blister machine or filling line tops out around 120 cartons per minute, the 120-III matches it without paying for headroom you cannot use. The 180 suits lines running consistently above that, or plants that expect to add a second upstream machine later. The 260 and above are for continuous campaigns where the cartoner must never be the bottleneck.

Tell us the output of the machine feeding this cartoner and we will tell you which one actually fits — over-specifying the cartoner does not increase line output.

Why should I choose the WZH-180 continuous motion machine over an intermittent model?

Intermittent machines are highly versatile for lower speeds, but once you approach 180 cartons per minute, the constant “start-stop” action creates mechanical stress. The WZH-180’s continuous motion operates in a fluid, non-stop rotation. This provides a much smoother product transfer, protects fragile items (like glass vials or brittle blisters), and significantly extends the lifespan of the machine’s drive components.

How does the "Servo Tracking Pusher" prevent product damage?

In high-speed packaging, pushing a stationary product into a moving carton can cause jams. The WZH-180 solves this with multi-position servo tracking. The mechanical pusher accelerates to match the exact speed of the carton on the conveyor, gently sliding the product (and leaflet) inside while both are in parallel motion.

We sometimes use recycled paperboard which can be stiff. Will the machine struggle to open these cartons?

No, the WZH-180 is specifically engineered for this challenge. It utilizes a double station planetary gear system combined with a pre-forming device. Instead of just pulling the carton down with suction, this rotary mechanism actively breaks the score lines and forces the carton into a perfect square, ensuring ≥99.9% opening reliability.

What happens if the leaflet folder misfeeds at 180 cartons per minute?

The machine is equipped with a strict detection loop. If the sensor detects that a leaflet was not folded or transferred correctly, the “No Leaflet, No Carton” logic activates. The machine will either withhold the carton or automatically reject the incomplete package at the outfeed station, ensuring zero defective products reach your final shipping case.

Is the WZH-180 capable of handling multiple different product types?

Absolutely. While it is a high-speed machine, it is highly versatile. It is suitable for automatically encasing ALU-PVC blisters, soft ALU/ALU strips, pill trays, medicine bottles, tubes, and sachets.

What is involved in a format changeover?

If the new carton is the same style and only the length or width changes, handwheels and sliding slots handle it — no tooling swap. If the product height or carton height changes, the pushing head has to be replaced with a matching set, and the tuck-in section may need different guide plates. That distinction matters when you plan a multi-product schedule: same-height formats change over quickly, different-height formats do not.

Can this machine be integrated directly into our existing blister or bottling line?

Yes. The WZH-180 is designed as a high-performance system that easily links to matching upstream machines. Its PLC can communicate with your blister packaging machine or bottle unscrambler to automatically speed up or slow down based on the incoming product flow, forming a fully automated production line.

Which carton closing methods does the WZH-180 support?

Three: tuck-in, snap-bottom and hot-melt glue. Tuck-in and snap-bottom share the same mechanical chassis — if you package both carton styles, one machine covers them with a small set of changeover parts.

Hot-melt glue is built differently. The glue station replaces the tuck-in mechanism rather than sitting alongside it, so it has to be specified before the machine is built. Retrofitting glue onto a delivered tuck-in machine means rebuilding the sealing section, not swapping a module. If glue is a possibility for you later, tell us at the quotation stage.

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