Cellophane & BOPP 3D Box Overwrapping Machines: Speeds, Molds & Specs
Compare semi-automatic (5–15 BPM) and automatic servo 3D cellophane overwrapping machines (30–180 BPM) for perfume, pharma, tea, and confectionery boxes.
How 3D Envelope Overwrapping Differs from Shrink & Pillow Packs
A cellophane wrapping machine—engineered as a 3D transparent film overwrapper—cuts a precise sheet of double-sided heat-sealable BOPP or regenerated cellulose film, wraps it tightly around a rigid cuboid carton, tucks both ends into crisp hospital corners, and irons the flaps flat against heated plates. Unlike shrink tunnels that blast cartons with 150–180 °C hot air, contact-plate overwrapping draws just 1.5–4.0 kW and protects heat-sensitive perfumes, chocolates, tea aromatics, and blistered tablets.
Equipment scales from 6–26 kg compressor-free desktop electric units running 5–15 boxes/min up to servo-driven automatic push-fold and turret overwrappers producing 30–180 packs/min with integrated 1.5–3 mm tear-tape applicators.
Published 3D Cellophane Overwrapper Frame Classes
Select your frame tier by carton dimensions, daily volume, and shop-floor compressed-air availability:
| Machine Tier | Rated Speed | Box Length Envelope | Power & Air Load | Changeover Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Auto Electric (ACW-88 / CW-115) | 5–15 boxes/min | 30–200 mm (up to 400 mm sheet) | 1.5 kW @ 220V; No air required | Adjustable guides or quick plate |
| Linear Automatic (TD-280 / CW-230) | 25–60 boxes/min | 50–220 mm rigid cartons | 3.0–4.0 kW; 0.4–0.8 MPa air | 20–35 min custom folding mold swap |
| Servo Cam Overwrapper (FTBT-480 / 400) | 40–100 boxes/min | 60–300 mm retail & gift boxes | 3.5–4.5 kW; 0.6–0.8 MPa @ 0.25 m³/min | 15–25 min modular rail & mold set |
| High-Speed Turret (180 Class) | 100–180 packs/min | 55–120 mm small pharma/tobacco | 3.5–5.0 kW; 0.6–0.8 MPa @ 0.3 m³/min | Dedicated high-run pocket turret |
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3D Overwrapping Engineering Notes
- Hospital-Corner Diamond Folds: Synchronized front, rear, and side tucking blades fold film flaps in a repeatable sequence before spring-loaded PID heater shoes iron the ends flat.
- Integrated Easy-Open Tear Strip: Inline self-adhesive or heat-sealable tear tape (1.5–3 mm wide with die-cut U-notch) lets end users unseal tamper-evident cartons cleanly without blades.
- Carton Rigidity Requirement: Because film is tensioned directly against carton edges, specify >=300–350 gsm folding boxboard or rigid setup boxes that resist corner crushing.
Three Dimensions Lock Your Overwrapper Quote
Every overwrapper frame has strict minimum and maximum L × W × H envelopes plus a maximum flat film roll width (typically 90–470 mm).
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