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Small Box Folder Gluer — Cenwan Mini Series for Cosmetic, Pharma & Specialty Cartons (CW-G-650 / CW-G-880 / CW-G-1100)
Can run small box folder gluer jobs at 400 m/min on 200-800 gsm paperboard. All the specs you would want to know on the Cenwan CW-G mini folder gluer line are there -straight-line, lock-bottom, 4-corner and 6-corner formats from 130 mm width up to 1100 mm – with the full weight, power and footprint specs other OEMs hide behind “contact us.”
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10+ years engineering
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7–30 day lead time
Why Most Small Box Folder Gluers Slow You Down — And What Cosmetic & Pharma Carton Lines Actually Need
Small Box Folder Gluer Evaluation Questions
Cosmetic and pharma carton printers ask the same three questions on every small box folder gluer evaluation, and most spec sheets answer none of them clearly. Will it physically fit our floor? Can the operator we just hired actually run it? Will one machine cover all four box formats we run, or do we need to buy two? A buyer searching for a “small foot print folder gluer” on PrintPlanet recently summed it up: “Any brand will do. Basically I need is straight line folding and gluing of boxes.” [1] Brand prestige ranks fifth or sixth on most procurement lists – footprint, lead time and operator simplicity rank first.
Why Mini Folder Gluer Spec Sheets Frustrate Buyers
Most mini folder gluer pages frustrate buyers because two recurring patterns dominate the segment. First, legacy US and European OEMs publish speed claims (300–425 ft/min) without converting them honestly to metric — 425 ft/min is 130 m/min, which is half the throughput of a modern medium-speed line. Second, manufacturers use bullet symbols (•) instead of millimeter ranges in their format compatibility tables, so an engineer cannot tell whether a CW-G-880-class machine actually runs his 14×8 cm pharma carton or his 21×13 cm pillow pack. Cenwan CW-G small box folder gluer answers all three procurement questions with published numbers in the next section.
Small Box Folder Gluer Category Definition
“Small box” as a category is poorly codified industry-wide. We treat any box with a folded width under 1100 mm and a paperboard weight from 200 to 800 gsm as small box folder gluer territory — the format range covered by CW-G-650, CW-G-880 and CW-G-1100. Cartons for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, specialty consumer goods, and short-run digital print all fall in this band. As a versatile gluing machine and automatic folder gluer platform from a single supplier, our hot melt vs cold glue blog covers the adhesive trade-offs in more depth: cold glue gives stronger fiber-tear adhesion, hot melt gives instant set for high-speed lines, and CW-G supports both glue systems on the same machine.
Cenwan Mini Series — CW-G-650 / 880 / 1100 Specs, Format Range & Box Type Coverage
Three CW-G models cover the full small box folder gluer spectrum from a 1.5 m wide footprint up to the 2.0 m wide 1100 model. All three share the same 400 m/min line speed ceiling, the same 200–800 gsm paperboard range, the same hot melt / cold glue dual-system compatibility, and the same Bosch tungsten-steel paper feeding knife with linear-guide adjustment. Model differences come down to maximum box width and the addition of 4-corner / 6-corner format support on the larger two units.
CW-G-650
Mini — Smallest Footprint
- Box width: 130–650 mm
- Format support: Straight-line + lock-bottom
- Pegada: 14.4 × 1.5 × 1.65 m (L×W×H)
- Power: 21.5 KW
- Weight: 6,400 kg
- Air consumption: 10 m³/h at 6 bar
- Best fit: cosmetic mini cartons, pharma single-dose boxes, specialty packaging short runs
CW-G-880
Cosmetic & Pharma Sweet Spot
- Box width: 140–880 mm
- Format support: Straight-line + lock-bottom + 4-corner + 6-corner
- Pegada: 16.4 × 1.7 × 1.65 m
- Power: 25,5 KW
- Weight: 7.400kg
- Air consumption: 10 m³/h at 6 bar
- Best fit: mid-volume cosmetic cartons, pharma blister packaging, food carton printers running mixed formats
CW-G-1100
Large Mini — Wider Format
- Box width: 140–1100 mm
- Format support: Straight-line + lock-bottom + 4-corner + 6-corner
- Pegada: 16.4 × 2.0 × 1.65 m
- Power: 25,5 KW
- Weight: 7,800 kg
- Air consumption: 10 m³/h at 6 bar
- Best fit: wider specialty cartons, larger food packaging, pillow-pack and table-tent style boxes
CW-G Series Common Specifications (All Models)
| Parâmetro | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Material papel | Paperboard 200–800 gsm | Cardboard up to 800 gsm; matches AIM Signature Eagle and DGM HSF-800 ceiling |
| Velocidade máxima da linha (sem carga) | 400 m/min | Conservative engineering spec; medium-high speed segment |
| Glue system | Hot melt or cold glue | Both systems supported on the same machine |
| Paper feeder | Independent servo drive + Bosch tungsten-steel knife | Linear-guide adjustable blade + Habasit-class belt (Swiss origin) for continuous feeding |
| Pneumatic vibrator | Standard | Stable paper feed across paperboard weight range |
| Pre-folding section | 180° first-row + side belt-driven third-row pre-fold | Reduces crease cracking on heavier 600–800 gsm board |
| Bottom-lock module | Front-flap lock device + bend-belt assembly | Modular design for special box geometries |
| Conveyor section | Independent soft-sponge belt | Auto-sync with main motor and photoelectric controller |
| Center plate (optional) | Hidden center plate | Hassle-free small/large box switching during the same shift |
Engineering Note — Why we publish weight and air consumption
Most small box folder gluer pages we benchmarked omit weight, kW and air-consumption numbers because procurement engineers use those values to calculate floor loading, electrical service and compressor sizing. We publish all three so you can do workshop planning before requesting a quote — not after.
Cenwan Mini vs Kluge / Moll / Zhantian — Speed, Stock Range & Format Versatility Compared
Market Overview & Metric Correction
Small box folder gluer SERP coverage is dominated by four OEMs: Kluge (US legacy), B & R Moll Compact (US, mini segment), Zhantian ZH-500 (China, direct competitor), and AIM Signature Compact (US OEM). We pulled the published specs from each manufacturer page and converted them to consistent metric units to make the comparison honest. The result tells you why a buyer who just needs straight-line folding and gluing of boxes can stop looking after evaluating the CW-G platform.
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| Specification | Cenwan CW-G-880 | Kluge Small Box | Moll Compact | Zhantian ZH-500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max line speed (m/min, metric-corrected) | 400 | 91 (300 fpm) | 130 (425 ft/min, not m/min) | 200 |
| Paperboard range (gsm) | 200–800 | 200–500 (.006–.024″) | 140–500 (28pt cover) | 210–500 |
| Min box width (mm) | 140 | ~63 (2.5″) | ~139 (5.5″) | 65 |
| Max box width (mm) | 880 (or 1100 on CW-G-1100) | ~813 (32″) | ~838 (33″) | 300 |
| Box formats supported | SLB + lock-bottom + 4-corner + 6-corner | SLB + tuck-top + auto-lock (with optional fold-hook kit) | SLB + table-tent + room-key + pillow-pack | Single-side gluing only (1 format) |
| Weight (kg) | 7,400 | 680 (1,500 lbs) | not published | 660 |
| Power (KW) | 25.5 | ~6.6 (220V single-phase, 30A) | not published | 1.5 |
| Footprint published | Yes (L×W×H in m) | Sim | Partial (size only, no kW) | Length only (3 m) |
| Lead time published | 7–30 days | Não publicado | Não publicado | 7–21 days |
| Indexable status (robots tag) | Indexable | noindex (legacy) | Indexable | Indexable |
Key Procurement Takeaways
However three observations matter to the procurement engineer before -20 ‘′ Celsius gets here. First, Kluge’s “high speed” claim of 4,000-40,000 pph translates into 91 m/min metric. That high speed profile is less than 1/4 of the CW-G-880’s 400 m/min ceiling, and the hyper-primary OEM flagged the page noindex in their robots meta, effectively telling Google the small box product line is antiquated. Second, Moll Compact published 425 ft/min (130 m/min), but offered no data on weight, kW or air consumption—instant workshop focus loading information. Third, the Zhantian ZH-500 is simply a single format machine, where the CW-G-880 runs four formats up to 880 mm on the same machine, at the same weight range of 200-800 gsm.
Customer Output: 30,000+ Pieces/Hour on Cosmetic Cartons — Real-World Throughput by Box Format
Line speed in m/min is what the catalog quotes; pieces per hour is what the purchasing manager actually budgets against. Conversion to per-hour numbers is a function of box length, glue cure time, stacker speed and operator change-over time. We’ve tabulated realistic CW-G-880 throughput figures by carton format so you can size your daily run rate target against the right model.
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* Based on a line speed of 400 m/min and the industry benchmark of 30,000 pcs/hr at 200 m/min for smaller cosmetics cartons. Real output is determined by time for glue to set, speed of stacker setup, and operator make-ready efficiency.
TCO Advantage — Why CW-G Service Life Matters More Than Sticker Price
Folder gluer machines properly maintained run for 20+ years before replacement
That 20-year service life ceiling is the industry baseline cited by Impack, an independent folder-gluer peripheral manufacturer that does not sell folder gluers themselves. The TCO question for a CW-G platform comes down to two factors competitors do not match: lifetime spare parts coverage (most US OEMs charge 30–50% of original list price for parts after year 7) and on-site engineer dispatch at $150/day plus travel (vs. used-equipment refurbishments where parts may already be discontinued). Both factors keep total cost of ownership predictable across the full service life.
Method: TCO comparison framework, not single-point ROI. Sticker price varies by model and configuration; spare-parts and service-life data drives long-term cost.
Box Format Selection Matrix — Match the Right Mini Model to Your Box Width & Type
This matrix is the question most small box folder gluer pages refuse to answer with hard numbers: which CW-G model fits your box format and width range, and where does each model stop. Symbols like • or “Yes/No” tell you nothing useful when you’re sizing capital equipment against next year’s product mix. We use the actual millimeter ranges from the CW-G technical sheets so a procurement engineer can map the matrix directly against current and planned SKUs.
| Box Format | CW-G-650 (width range) |
CW-G-880 (width range) |
CW-G-1100 (width range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight-line box (SLB) — A+B+C+D+E | 130–650 mm | 140–880 mm | 140–1100 mm |
| Lock-bottom box (crash-lock) | 130–650 mm (G(Max) 75–800) | 140–880 mm (G(Max) 75–800) | 140–1100 mm (G(Max) 75–800) |
| 4-corner box (cosmetic gift, mailers) | Not supported | 160–880 mm (B 90–600) | 160–1100 mm (B 90–850) |
| 6-corner box (specialty packaging) | Not supported | 270–880 mm (B 90–300) | 370–1100 mm (B 180–500) |
| Min flap height (H min, mm) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Glue tab range (L, mm) | 30–100 | 25–120 | 25–150 |
Information based on from Cenwan CW-G technical data sheet.
Three guide lines that fulfill approximately 80% of orders from cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty cartons:
1. For Sub-650mm Standard Formats
If your maximum width of box is below 650 mm and all you need is straight line and lock bottom types, then go with CW-G-650, which has the smallest width (1.5 m), the least power demand (21.5 KW), and the lowest cost entry point into a short run cosmetics, pharma sector production.
2. For 4/6-Corner Expansion
If you have or will be producing any 4- or 6-corner boxes used in gifting, or you will be producing any within 2 years, select CW-G-880 which supports 2 rather than 4 formats and whose maximum width will meet 880 mm worth of pharma carton, food packaging and specialty box criteria. This model offers the broadest coverage for the largest proportion of small box, folder-gluer purchasers.
3. For Large Format & Food Packaging
Producing pillow packs or larger boxes that are 1100 mm wide, or producing table tents with any width, or producing larger size consumer food packages (up to 1100 mm) then select CW-G-1100 which has the same format choices as CW-G-880 but with an extra 220 mm width ceiling. This becomes relevant as your product mix slowly increases toward the consumer food larger size range.
Compliance
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Served Worldwide
Suporte
Lifetime Parts
Predictable TCO Coverage
Guarantee
12-Month
Factory Warranty
Named international components — not generic claims
Bosch Tungsten-steel entry knife on the automatic feed section–same vendor and material grade used across European machine builders.
Swiss origin Habasit-class feeding belt–the same belt practice followed by Bobst, Heidelberg and Moll.
Independent servo-enabled drive on autofeed and linear-guide knife set-up for rapid change-over without technician support.
Pneumatic vibrator for reliably feeding paper in the 200-800 gsm range.
PLC + photoelectric sensor with autoadjust between conveyor speed and main drive.
Hassle-free option–center plate (optional) during a run for switching between small and large cartons.
“We publish weight, power and air-consumption numbers on every CW-G model because that’s exactly what a procurement engineer needs to plan workshop layout, electrical service and compressor sizing. Most legacy US small box folder gluer pages we benchmarked either omit those numbers or hide them behind a quote request — and one of them flags the page noindex in their own robots tag. Hiding specs is a signal we won’t replicate.”
What our after-sales coverage actually includes
Preparation is one of the top-selling folder gluer failure modes across the sector. Buyers report rushed installation and over-evaluation of factory floor positioning as the top two reasons for post-installation fix it visits. Cenwan’s pre-installation planning process ensures floor load verification, electrical service confirmation, compressor sizing, and operator training dates before it leaves factory to arrive ready to install. Every CW-G order ships with that planning package. With lifetime spare parts coverage, a 2032 year maintenance order is billed at standard parts price not the twelve-year legacy US OEM discontinued parts surcharge.
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* TCO model uses industry-typical assumptions: CW-G lifetime parts coverage, US OEM 30-50% parts surcharge after year 7, discount OEM no warranty + higher downtime risk. Substitute your actual quotes for project-specific numbers.
FAQ — What Cosmetic, Pharma & Specialty Packaging Buyers Ask About Mini Folder Gluers
CW-G-650 cobre formatos de caixa em linha reta (SLB) e lock-bottom (crash-lock) de 130 mm até 650 mm de largura CW-G-880 e CW-G-1100 adicionam formatos de caixa de 4 cantos e 6 cantos em cima de SLB e lock-bottom Os tetos de largura são de 880 mm e 1100 mm, respectivamente Consulte a Matriz de Seleção de Formato de Caixa completa acima para as faixas de milímetros por formato e modelo.
Em uma caixa cosmética típica de 14×8×4,5 cm, o CW-880 produz 30,000 peças 36.000 por hora com cola hot melt e um único operador Os blisters de dose única da Pharma (10×6×3 cm) executam 32.00038.000 peças por hora A taxa de transferência cai nos formatos de 4 cantos e 6 cantos porque a sequência de dobramento é mais complexa; espere 16.000 peças 26.000 por hora nesses formatos.
O hot melt define em segundos e suporta as mais altas velocidades de produção, e é por isso que a maioria das impressoras de papelão cosméticas e farmacêuticas que executam mais de 30.000 peças por hora usam hot melt como sua principal escolha adesiva A cola fria, por outro lado, dá uma adesão de fibra-rasgo substancialmente mais forte e é melhor para caixas resistentes ou linhas de produção focadas na sustentabilidade, mas requer um tempo de cura mais longo antes que a caixa possa ser empilhada ou enviada com segurança A CW-G suporta ambos os sistemas de cola na mesma máquina, e muitos empacotadores contratados cosméticos configuram o sistema duplo para lidar com execuções de produtos mistos sem trocar máquinas entre trabalhos de fusão a quente e trabalhos de cola a frio Nosso blog de fusão a quente versus cola a frio cobre as compensações com mais profundidade.
Pricing varies by model (CW-G-650 entry / CW-G-880 sweet spot / CW-G-1100 wider format), optional one-touch adjustment, glue system choice, optional hidden center plate, shipping Incoterms and installation scope. Cenwan publishes a 24-hour quote turnaround once you submit the configuration variables. We do not publish a single list price because most buyers don’t pay it — the configuration always changes the number.
Sim, todos os três modelos CW-G suportam formatos de linha reta (SLB) e lock-bottom (crash-lock) como padrão O conjunto lock-bottom usa um dispositivo de trava frontal com um conjunto modular de correia dobrada que se destaca ao executar trabalhos SLB puros, portanto, a troca entre os dois formatos leva minutos em vez de horas.
A garantia gratuita de 12 meses cobre peças e mão de obra em todos os mais de 40 países que a Cenwan envia para. Após o primeiro ano, o estoque vitalício de peças sobressalentes significa que um pedido de peças de 2032 em uma máquina de 2025 é processado com preços de peças padrão. Não é a sobretaxa de peças descontinuadas que os OEMs legados dos EUA normalmente aplicam após o ano 7. O despacho do engenheiro no local está disponível globalmente por $150/dia de taxa de engenharia mais viagens.
CW-G-650:14,4 × 1,5 × 1,65 m, 21,5 KW de potência, 6.400 kg de peso CW-G-880 e CW-G-1100:16,4 m de comprimento com 1,7 m e 2,0 m de largura respectivamente, 25,5 KW de potência, 7.4007.800 kg de peso Todos os três precisam de 10 m³/h a 6 bar de ar comprimido Alocação total do piso incluindo passarelas do operador e faixas de acesso de manutenção de aproximadamente 17×4 m até 19×5 m.
Todas as máquinas CW-G são enviadas com certificação CE cobrindo as diretivas de máquinas da UE Documentos de conformidade, incluindo a declaração CE de conformidade, esquema elétrico, esquema pneumático e navio manual do operador com a máquina Os compradores que exigem certificações regionais adicionais (UL para a América do Norte, GOST-R para os mercados da CEI) devem especificar no momento da cotação para que possamos confirmar o escopo e qualquer custo adicional.
Optional one-touch adjustment system stores recipe parameters for each box format and recovers them via QR code or operator interface, avoiding operator time-consuming manual blade and belt re-position during change-over. The throughput/time and operator labor savings pay back the option cost within 18-24 months in most multiple-SKU-per-shift cosmetics contract packager applications; single-SKU cycles don’t justify the investment.
An operator with general carton converting experience reaches productive output within 3-5 days of on-site training, included in the suggested scope of work for factory acceptance and line start-up. Operator with no folder gluer background takes 10-14 days to reach retail throughput. The optional one-touch adjustment system reduces the time required for owner/operator training significantly because most format change-over can be automated.
