What is a cartoning machine?

A cartoning machine automatically places products into cardboard cartons for retail sale, storage or distribution. Depending on its configuration, it can erect a carton, load the product and close or seal the carton. Fibre King’s PakSmart® range includes horizontal end load cartoners for manufacturers seeking more consistent packaging and less manual handling.

How does a horizontal end load cartoner work?

A horizontal end load cartoner forms a carton, feeds the product into it through an open end, then closes and seals the carton. Product feeding and loading can be configured around the item being packed and the required production rate. This makes horizontal cartoning suitable for many food, pharmaceutical, personal care and consumer goods applications.

How fast are PakSmart cartoning machines?

The PakSmart PC40 operates at up to 40 cartons per minute, the PC60 at up to 60, and the PC120 at up to 120. Actual output depends on the product, carton dimensions, loading method and how products arrive at the machine. Fibre King can assess your required rate and recommend a cartoner suited to the complete line.

What products can your cartoning machines pack?

PakSmart cartoners can be configured for products such as snack foods, coffee capsules, sachets, pouches, blister packs, cosmetics and other packaged consumer goods. The best loading method depends on the product’s size, shape, stability and presentation requirements. Fibre King reviews the product and carton together before recommending a machine configuration.

What carton formats can PakSmart machines produce?

PakSmart solutions support a range of formats, including end load cartons, shelf ready cartons, multipack cartons and sleeves for products such as ready meal trays. Carton design affects how the product is loaded, closed and presented. Share your carton drawings and product samples so Fibre King can assess the most suitable cartoning approach.

Which PakSmart cartoner is right for a low or high volume production line?

The PC40 is a compact option for lower to moderate production rates and offers hand load or automatic load configurations. The PC60 supports moderate rates and applications requiring gentle product transfer. The PC120 is designed for higher rates of up to 120 cartons per minute. Selection also depends on product handling, carton style, changeovers and available floor space.

Can a cartoning machine integrate with our existing packaging line?

Yes. PakSmart cartoners can be integrated with product infeed and collation, conveyors, printing and coding, inspection equipment, case packers and palletisers. Fibre King assesses the speed and layout of the existing line so the cartoner receives products consistently and completed cartons move efficiently to the next stage.

Who installs and supports PakSmart cartoning machines in Australia?

PakSmart is a Fibre King brand. Fibre King provides engineering, installation, commissioning, servicing, spare parts and system optimisation for PakSmart cartoning machines, with support across Australia and New Zealand. This gives manufacturers access to cartoning expertise and support for connected end-of-line equipment through one partner.

Cartoning Machines

Cartoning Machines Engineered for Packaging Efficiency

Fibre King’s range of PakSmart cartoning machines delivers efficient, flexible and dependable automated cartoning solutions for Australian manufacturers and packaging operations. Our horizontal end load cartoners are trusted across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, contract packing, health products, snack foods and consumer goods industries.

As part of the Fibre King automation suite, PakSmart cartoning systems combine decades of proven cartoning expertise with Fibre King’s engineering excellence in case packing, palletising, conveying, robotics and end-of-line automation solutions. Together, we provide complete packaging systems backed by local engineering support, responsive service and long-term reliability.

Whether you require low, moderate or high-speed cartoning, Fibre King offers scalable solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce labour dependency and maintain gentle product handling across a wide range of carton styles and product types.

Aussie Fruit Bar Manufacturer Improves Packaging Efficiency with the PAKSMART® PC40 Cartoner

PakSmart – A Fibre King Brand

PakSmart has been delivering practical and dependable carton machinery solutions to Australian manufacturers since 1993. Now operating as a Fibre King brand, PakSmart strengthens Fibre King’s complete end-of-line automation offering with advanced cartoning expertise and proven machinery performance.Designed for Australian manufacturing environments, PakSmart cartoning systems are backed by Fibre King’s national support network, engineering expertise and long-term customer service.This partnership allows customers to access:Complete end-of-line automation solutionsIntegrated cartoning, case packing and palletising systemsExpanded local engineering resourcesNational service and supportLong-term spare parts availabilityCustom automation integration

Cartoning Machines

Fibre King offers a complete range of cartoning machines, from compact entry-level systems through to high-speed and fully automated solutions:

PC40 Cartoning Machine

The PakSmart PC40 Cartoner is an intermittent motion horizontal end load cartoner designed for low to moderate production environments, operating at speeds up to 40 cartons per minute. Available in both automatic load and hand load configurations, the PC40 provides a compact and highly user-friendly solution for manufacturers seeking efficient automated cartoning without unnecessary complexity.

View PC40 PAKSMART Cartoner

SPEEDS UP T0 40 CASES / MIN

PC60 Cartoning Machine

The PakSmart PC60 Cartoning machine combines intermittent motion product infeed with continuous motion loading to achieve production speeds up to 60 cartons per minute. Designed for moderate production requirements, the PC60 offers gentle product transfer and flexible automation capabilities for delicate or difficult-to-handle products.

View PC60 PAKSMART Cartoner

SPEEDS UP T0 60 CASES / MIN

PC120 Cartoning Machine

The PakSmart PC120 Cartoning machine is a high-performance continuous motion horizontal end load cartoner capable of speeds up to 120 cartons per minute. Designed for medium production environments and higher automation requirements, the PC120 delivers advanced servo-controlled performance with rapid and accurate changeovers.

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SPEEDS UP T0 120 CASES / MIN

Cartoner Applications Across Industries

Fibre King PakSmart cartoning machines are used across a broad range of industries where efficient, flexible and accurate carton packaging is essential. Designed to handle a wide variety of products and carton formats, our cartoning systems support both standalone packaging operations and fully integrated end-of-line automation solutions.

Food & Beverage

Cartoning solutions for a wide range of food and beverage products including:

Ready Meal Packaging - Sleeving or banding of ready meal trays, tubs, and pots
Retail-ready presentation packaging for convenience foods
Coffee pods & capsules
Snack foods
Popcorn products
Bakery items
Butter blocks & dairy products
Frozen foods
Confectionery products
Tea & beverage products
Convenience foods
Sachets & pouches
Flow wrapped and bagged products

Pharmaceutical, Health & Personal Care

Gentle and precise product handling for pharmaceutical and personal care packaging applications including:

Blister packs
Pharmaceutical cartons
Nutraceutical products
Health supplements
Lip balms
Cosmetics
Personal care products
Sachets & pouches

Contract Packaging & Consumer Goods

Flexible cartoning systems suited to manufacturers and contract packers managing multiple product lines and packaging formats including:

Household products
Stationery items
Promotional products
Multi-pack retail products
Consumer packaged goods

Integrated Packaging Solutions

PakSmart cartoning machines can be integrated with product collation systems, robotics, conveying systems, printing and coding equipment, inspection systems and Fibre King end-of-line automation solutions to create complete automated packaging lines tailored to your production environment.

Personal care and cosmetic product cartoning machine

Blister-packed pharmaceutical products for automatic carton loading and closing.

Retail ready cartons of packaged food that were cartoned by Paksmart cartoner range

Ready Meal Packaging - Sleeving or banding of ready meal trays, tubs, and pots

PakSmart® PC40 cartoner collating and packing coffee capsules into cartons.

Automated cartoning machine handling butter block packaging on a high-speed production line

Automated cartoning machine packaging popcorn products into retail cartons on an end-of-line production system

Complete butter block packaging system with integrated cartoning, conveying and end-of-line automation equipment by Fibre King PakSmart

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Carton Styles & Carton Packing Formats

Fibre King PakSmart cartoning machines are designed to accommodate a broad range of carton styles and packaging formats across food, beverage, pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries. Flexible machine configurations and fast size change capabilities allow manufacturers to efficiently run multiple carton formats and product types on the same production line.

RSC End Load Cartons - Retail-Ready

PakSmart horizontal end load cartoners are designed to erect, load and seal a wide range of regular slotted retail-ready style cartons for retail and transport packaging applications. These systems support efficient automated loading while maintaining gentle product handling and consistent carton presentation.

Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP)

PakSmart shelf ready cartoning solutions are ideal for retail-ready packaging applications where products are delivered in display-ready cartons for supermarket and retail environments. Shelf ready packaging improves replenishment efficiency, product presentation and retail shelf impact while reducing handling requirements in-store.

Wraparound Tray & Sleeve Packaging

PakSmart wraparound cartoners are designed for sleeving and banding applications including ready meals, tubs, trays and pots. These systems automatically feed, fold and seal carton board sleeves around products using hot melt glue technology to create clean, secure retail-ready packaging formats.

Multi-Pack Cartons

Automated cartoning solutions for collated product packs including coffee capsules, sachets, snack foods and multi-unit retail packaging applications.

Fibre King’s PakSmart® horizontal end-load cartoners automatically erect, load and seal retail-ready cartons, helping manufacturers reduce manual packing, improve consistency and increase production capacity.

Shelf-ready cartons showcasing packaging applications for Fibre King’s PakSmart® cartoning machines.

Sleeved product trays showcasing tray-sleeving applications for Fibre King’s PakSmart® cartoning machines.

Compatible Fibre King Automation Solutions

PakSmart cartoning machines can be integrated with a wide range of Fibre King end-of-line automation systems to create complete packaging solutions tailored to your production requirements.

Compatible solutions include:

Case Packing Machines
Palletising Systems
Conveying Systems
Robotics & Automation
Printing & Coding Systems
Product Collation Systems
Vision Inspection Systems
Automated Product Transfer Systems

By combining cartoning with Fibre King’s broader automation capabilities, manufacturers can improve packaging efficiency, streamline production flow and reduce manual handling across the entire end-of-line process.

Cartoner Technical Specifications

All PakSmart cartoning machines are engineered for performance, flexibility and ease of operation. Standard features across the range include:

Stainless steel machine construction
Servo drive technology for improved performance
Reduced mechanical wear and maintenance
Easy access safety guarding
Hygienic debris fall-through designs
Food-grade materials and components
Simple and efficient size changes
Operator-friendly controls
Integrated hot melt glue systems
Compact machine footprints
Compliance with Australian safety standards

OEM Design and Engineering Capability

As an original equipment manufacturer, PakSmart designs and builds all machinery in-house, providing:

Complete control over system design and quality
Customised automation solutions
Direct access to engineering expertise
Long-term system optimisation and support

Local Support, Global Capability

PakSmart provides comprehensive service and support across Australia and New Zealand, with additional support for global installations including Asia.

Our lifecycle support includes: