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High Speed Folder Gluer
Cenwan CW-G Series High-Speed Folder Gluer Machine — 400 m/min · Straight-Line · Lock-Bottom · 4/6-Corner
The fully automatic high speed folder gluer machinery engineered for carton and corrugated packaging lines that cannot afford set-up hour bottlenecks or operator-dependent quality drift.
40+ countries Installed base with spare-parts coverage
CE Directive 2006/42/EC compliance
400 m/min
Max line speed, CW-G series
200–800 g
Paperboard range
4 box styles
Straight · Lock-bottom · 4/6-corner
<30 min
Makeready on CW-W servo models
Why Packaging Lines Lose Hours to Manual Folding
The folder gluer machine automates the two most sensitive steps of the carton conversion: sequential formation of all crease fold lines, and gluing bead after pressure transfer seals the box. Every folding gluing line in production – whether called folder gluer, folding and gluing machine, or carton gluer machine – can be described by the four-stage transmission path: feeder, pre-assembler, gluing station, pressure transfer.
What fails on current lines is not readily apparent from the machinery list. Two-hour change times for SKU, 8% reject rate on crash-lock boxes, a single trained worker per shift – these are the unmentioned enemies of OEE.
Set-up hours cripple OEE
quoted OEMs’ commissioning anecdotes speak of 2 hours devoted to changeover if the order switches mid-shift (source of this quote is listed within references below).
Operator reliance hampers growth
semi and manual lines depend on one skilled worker per shift to meet target.
Complexification multiplies
integrating crash-lock or 4/6-corner configurations to a straight-line only gluer switch often triggers an entire mechanical overhaul.
Automation Fix — Pain, Cause, Solution, Proof
Pain
Printing line stops for up to 120 minutes between SKU changeovers, bleeding shift output.
Cause
Mechanical folder bars and cam-driven gluers require hand-adjustment on every crease-line width and every box-style swap.
Solution
Full-servo feeder, calibrator, pre-folder, and gluing machine station with one-click pre-set recall.
Proof
Cenwan’s CW-W-1250AC-S full-servo folder gluer cuts makeready below 30 minutes on repeat orders via pre-set job recall
Cenwan Machine designs folder gluer machinery devised for this precise breakdown pattern. We have invested over a decade advancing servoengineered folding motion for carton and corrugated packaging manufacturers. What results is a production line running 24/7 without employing a specialist at every key point.
Cenwan CW Folder Gluer Models — Specs & Selection Matrix EN · PROC
The Cenwan 4-Tier Folder Gluer Classification
Cenwan categorizes every folder gluer into one of four tiers. Select the appropriate tier that matches your reference annual carton output volume, and variety of box styles.
Tier 1 — Entry
CW-M Medium Speed
- Speed: 400 m/min max, unloaded
- Models: CW-M-650 / 880 / 1100
- Power: 21.5–25.5 KW
- Paperboard: 200–800 g
- Box Styles: Straight · Lock-bottom · 4/6-corner
- Best For: Smaller shops testing new box styles
Tier 2 — Production (Flagship)
CW-G High-Speed Four-Fold
- Speed: 400 m/min
- Models: CW-G-650 / 880 / 1100
- Power: 21.5–25.5 KW
- Paperboard: 200–800 g
- Weight: 6,400–7,800 kg
- Best For: Full production packaging lines
Tier 3 — Intelligent
CW-W Full-Servo
- Speed: 180–200 m/min
- Models: CW-W-1250AC-S / PCW / PC / AC
- Paperboard: 3/5-layer flute + 800 g
- Working Width: up to 1,650 mm
- Feature: One-click adjustment for order changeovers
- Best For: Mixed-SKU plants with frequent changeovers
Tier 4 — Integrated Line
Dual-Channel Integrated Line
- Speed: 240 m/min
- Configuration: Single/Dual-channel: Printing + Die-Cutting + Folding + Packing
- Paperboard: E/N/F flute
- Total Weight: 16 T
- Target: Postal express boxes 13#–7#
- Best For: High-volume e-commerce packaging
Embedded Specifications — CW-G Flagship Line
| Model | CW-G-650 | CW-G-880 | CW-G-1100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperboard | 200–800 g/m² | 200–800 g/m² | 200–800 g/m² |
| Max Line Speed | 400 m/min | 400 m/min | 400 m/min |
| Total Power | 21.5 KW | 25.5 KW | 25.5 KW |
| Machine Weight | 6,400 kg | 7,400 kg | 7,800 kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 14.4 × 1.5 × 1.65 m | 16.4 × 1.7 × 1.65 m | 16.4 × 2.0 × 1.65 m |
| Air Pressure | 6 bar | ||
| Air Consumption | 10 m³/h | ||
Specifications indicate theoretical line speeds. Consistent operational velocity varies upon carton style, sheet weight, glue kind – typically 280-320 m/min for crash-lock boxes, and 350-400 m/min for straightforward straight-line cartons. Inquire regarding an individual throughput prediction for your SKU demand schedule.
Transmission Architecture Across Every CW Model
All Cenwan folder gluer models – from the CW-M Entry tier to the Dual-Channel Consolidated Line – tie to the same servoengineered transmission framework. Design differences across tiers pertain to the degree of automation integrated into the box feeder, calibrator, and gluing module.
Within the CW-G Production tier, the transmission component is positioned post-pressure transfer band and is responsible for box ejection, count, and stacking. Solitary servo drive manages belt tension even while upstream modules operate at variable speeds.
“We marinated the Bobst tungsten-steel feed knife and the Habasit strap system against six native equivalents before selecting this specific arrangement. The Cenwan CW-G feed kit can run for 18 months before needing to sharpen blades on traditional 350 g paper-weight stock.”
Selection Calculator — Which Cenwan Model Fits Your Line?
| Your Annual Output | Primary Box Style | Changeover Frequency | Recommended Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 20 M boxes/yr | Straight-Line Only | Weekly Or Slower | CW-M Entry |
| 20–80 M boxes/yr | Mixed (Straight + Lock-Bottom) | 2–3 Times Per Week | CW-G Production |
| > 80 M boxes/yr | Complex (4/6-Corner + Lock-Bottom) | Daily Or Intra-Shift | CW-W Intelligent |
| E-commerce Pack SKUs | Postal Express Boxes 13#–7# | Continuous | Dual-Channel Line |
Cenwan CW-G vs Bobst · MK Masterwork · DGM — Honest Spec & Price Comparison
Every folder gluer machinery client holds comparison pricing between Cenwan and Bobst EXPERTFOLD, MK Masterwork Diana Smart, DGM SMARTFOLD, along with other Chinese folder gluer systems imported from Alibaba. Here is a comparison on established specifications for each signature model. All data for these specifications was collected directly from competing seller material; no marketing copy has been included in the display. Where alternative products publish potential ranges, these have been listed.
| Dimension | Bobst EXPERTFOLD 110 | MK Diana Smart 115 | DGM SMARTFOLD 1100 | Cenwan CW-G-1100 | Generic Alibaba OEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max line speed | 450 m/min | 450 m/min | 400 m/min | 400 m/min | 220–300 m/min |
| Working width | 1,100 mm | 1,150 mm | 1,100 mm | 1,100 mm | typically ≤ 1,100 mm |
| Paperboard range | 200–2,000 g | 200–600 g + N/E/F flute | Max 800 g + N/E/F flute | 200–800 g + 3/5-layer flute | Narrower range |
| Box styles in one machine | Straight · Lock · Crash · 4/6-corner · Double-wall | Straight · Lock · Crash · 4/6-corner | Straight · Lock · Double-wall · 4/6-corner | Straight · Lock · 4/6-corner | Usually straight-line only |
| Total power | 25–35 KW | 28 KW est. | 20–26 KW | 25.5 KW | 15–20 KW |
| Indicative price band | USD $600K–$1.2M+ | USD $400K–$800K | USD $180K–$300K | USD $75K–$140K | USD $25K–$60K |
| Country of manufacture | Switzerland | Germany + China (MK) | China | China (Ruian, Zhejiang) | China |
Reading This Table Honestly
vs Bobst / MK:
Premium-level machines beat us by 11% on top speed; allow wider paperboard selection. We achieve the servo-control setup at roughly 20-30% of the Mike and Bobst equipment spend, plus our CE-ready chassis uses the same Bobst tungsten-steel blade grade and Habasit belt system.vs DGM SMARTFOLD:
Filter-specific range at top. Our price advantage is enabled by vertical integration with parent firm Zhejiang Zhongte Technology Co., Ltd.vs Generic Alibaba OEM:
folder gluer at USD $25K often doesn’t include servo drives, continuous feed, CE compliance. We price 2-3 above the Alibaba-generic tier for reasons specific to blade grade on the feed-knife, the belt sourcing, and the after-sales network into 40+ countrie setc.Customer results — 40+ countries, 400 m/min sustained, <30-min makeready
Speed doesn’t drive packaging line economics. The speed numbers, demystified, are the number of pallets shipped per shift. Three application templates show where the CW-series delivers quantifiable outputs.
Pharmaceutical Carton Production
A mid-sized pharma packer operating 18 SKUs/ week needed frequent changeovers without losing throughput. The plant engineer couldn’t afford the typical 90-120 minute manual recal-setting session between SKUs.
A push-button servo re-zeroing feature on the CW-W-1250AC-S stores job parameters in sub-10-minute timeframes, meaning the entire makeready window hovers toward 30 minutes end-to-end.
Model in use: CW-W-1250AC-S
Express Box Converter
An e-commerce box converter, set up to produce postal express boxes from format 13# thru 7#, demanded dual-channel throughput, yet only needed a single-footprint. Previously two single-channel gluers ran in parallel, doubling headcount.
Cenwan Dual-Channel Integrated Line integrates printing, die-cutting, folding and packaging, all under one APC with independent counting on each channel at 240 meters/min.
Model in use: Dual-Channel Integrated Line
Corrugated Box Converter
A corrugated case-maker sized for 200-800 g E/F flutes, required a single machine, to produce straight-line, crash-lock and 4-corner styles, without mechanical rebuilds. The former fixed camos gluer needed two days work of fitter labor for every style swap.
Cenwan’s CW-G Four-Fold gluer produces all four box styles at 400 meters/min, with the 4/6-corner attachment engaged, collapsing style-migration time from days into just one day shift.
Model in use: CW-G-1100
TCO Framework — Payback Math for Your Line
Industry-average TCOs for folder gluer automations differ by shift pattern, current labor rates, and current output levels. Instead of quoting an industry-average, I’d prefer to provide a ‘within-reach’ framework for your finance team to sub in their numbers.
Payback Period (years) = Equipment Cost [(Annual Labor Savings + Annual Waste Reduction + Annual Throughput Gain) Margin %]
- Annual Labor Savings – typically one headcount reduction per shift if on a fully-automatic speed-customized line vs semi-automatic.
- Annual Waste Reduction – servo-driven pressure transfer typically cuts in half the rejects rate on crash-lock boxes, compared to mechanical cam gluers.
- Annual Throughput Gain – the difference between 400 meters/min and the actual throughput attainable on your current line.
High Speed Folder Gluer Factory Gallery
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CE Compliance & Global Spare Parts Network
A folder gluer machine’s down-time costs are significant. The Cenwan spare part-prediction and -availability program matters much more than the headline speed number.
CE
Directive 2006/42/EC Machinery compliance
10+ yr
Core team folder gluer engineering
40+
Countries with installed base
24 h
After-sales response target
Ruian
Wenzhou factory, Zhejiang Province
ECMA
Folding carton style taxonomy familiarity
Component-Level Parity With Premium Brands
Equivalent build quality but costs just a fraction – here’s what is contained inside every CW-G:
Feed Knife
Bobst-class tungsten-steel blade, linearly-adjusted guides to position it, like what’s used in the EXPERTFOLD reference line.
Feed Belts
Habasit (Switzerland) or comparable rated belts, not a generic rubber replacement.
Control System
independent servo drive with photoelectric counting, not PLC-on-cam retrofit, standard in industry architecture.
Procurement Guide — Pricing Band, Lead Time, MOQ & Installation PROC · MGR
The folder gluer equipment purchasing breaks down when the buyer gets “contact for price” and the seller gets “still evaluating” for six months. Cenwan publishes the price band up front.
Indicative Price Bands (USD, FOB Ningbo/Shanghai)
Entry
CW-M Entry
Medium-speed, 650–1,100 working width
$45,000 – $70,000
Production
CW-G Production (Flagship)
400 m/min four-fold line
$75,000 – $140,000
Intelligent
CW-W Intelligent Servo
Full-servo with one-click adjustment
$120,000 – $180,000
Integrated
Dual-Channel Integrated Line
Custom-designed per shop layout
$350,000 – $600,000
Commissioning considerations Final cost is contingent on width, Automation capability and peripheral integration. The band below includes the base machine with commissioning and standard warranty.
Delivery Timeline — From Enquiry To First Carton
Enquiry & quotation
2–5 working days after receipt of box-style specifications and working-width requirements.
Contract & down-payment
1–2 weeks. Typical payment: 30% TT with order, 70% before shipment. Other Incoterms on request.
Manufacturing
45–90 days depending on model tier and customization scope.
Sea freight
20–40 days to major ports. FOB Ningbo / Shanghai; CIF and DAP on request.
Installation & operator training
1–2 weeks on-site. Includes mechanical commissioning, first-run validation, and operator training.
MOQ
1 unit
Commissioning and operator training included.
Warranty
12 months
Extended warranty available on intelligent-tier models.
Payment terms
30 / 70 TT
LC, Western Union, PayPal available for smaller spare-parts orders.
Incoterms
FOB default
CIF and DAP on request for door-to-door freight.
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Request Your Custom QuoteFolder Gluer Machine FAQ — Questions Buyers Ask Before Signing ALL
How much does a Cenwan folder gluer cost?
Price bands run from $45,000 for the CW-M Entry tier to $180,000 for the CW-W Intelligent tier on standalone machines. Dual-Channel Integrated Lines are custom-engineered and run $350,000 to $600,000 depending on scope. Final quotes depend on working width, box styles, and peripheral integration.
Is a 400 m/min folder gluer marketing speed or real sustainable output?
Cenwan’s 400 m/min rating is the maximum line speed without load, measured the same way Bobst EXPERTFOLD publishes its 450 m/min figure. Sustainable production speed on the shop floor depends on box style and paperboard weight — straight-line cartons on 300 g board will run in the 350–400 m/min range, while complex crash-lock boxes on 700 g board typically settle at 280–320 m/min.
What box styles can the CW-G series handle in one machine?
Every CW-G and CW-W model handles straight-line boxes, crash-lock bottom (B-type) boxes, and 4/6-corner boxes without mechanical rebuild. Our CW-T stereo-box gluer handles rigid stereo cartons on a separate chassis. Style swaps on the CW-W-1250AC-S take less than 30 minutes via one-click servo recall rather than days of fitter work.
How long is the typical lead time for a CW-G folder gluer?
Manufacturing lead time runs 45 to 90 days after the down-payment clears. Add 20 to 40 days of sea freight depending on port, then one to two weeks of on-site installation. Enquiry-to-first-carton timeline is typically four to six months for the CW-G flagship line.
A proper folder gluer setup can take up to two hours. Does the CW-W really cut that?
That two-hour setup anchor is a real buyer complaint from packaging operators, and it describes manual and semi-automatic lines where every crease width, belt tension, and glue-gun position is hand-adjusted. Our CW-W-1250AC-S stores the full job parameter set electronically and recalls it on SKU changeover, which drops hand-adjustment steps and compresses makeready into the sub-30-minute window for repeat orders.
How many operators are required per shift?
Our CW-G production tier runs on one skilled operator plus one helper per shift for normal operation. Moving up to the CW-W Intelligent tier with one-click adjustment reduces dependency on the skilled role — a trained operator can supervise two machines in parallel once initial commissioning is complete.
Are you a real manufacturer or a trading company?
Cenwan Machine is the global brand of Zhejiang Cenwan Intelligent Packaging Equipment Co., Ltd. Production is physically located inside the Zhejiang Zhongte Technology Co., Ltd. industrial park at No.3888 Jiangnan Avenue, Nanbin Street, Ruian City, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. Factory visits are welcome and routinely hosted for prospective buyers.
What spare parts are kept in stock locally?
Consumable wear parts — belts, bearings, tungsten blades, glue-tank seals — are stocked at the Ruian factory and shipped to 40+ installed countries within 48 to 72 hours via air freight. Structural spares such as servo motors and control boards are stocked as build-to-order with 7 to 14 day dispatch.
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