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10min
Cassette Roll Change
Rapid hydraulic/electric trolley swap
200m/min
Top Line Speed
SF-360E high-efficiency design
48CrMo
Alloy Roller Metallurgy
Laser quenched hardness > HRC 60°
70%
Global Machinery Supply
Manufactured in Dongguang industrial hub
⚙️ Strategic Machinery Decision
Understanding the Core Technology in Modern Corrugating Plants
The single facer is universally acknowledged as the "heart" of any 2-ply, 3-ply, 5-ply, or 7-ply corrugated cardboard production line. It transforms fluting medium paper into wavy corrugated profiles under high temperature, steam, and mechanical pressure, and bonds it uniformly to linerboard. Choosing between a traditional Fingerless Single Facer and an advanced Cassette (Quick-Change) Single Facer dictates your factory's output capacity, flute versatility, changeover downtime, and overall return on investment.
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Flute Integrity & Quality
Fingerless systems replaced older finger-guide models by using negative vacuum suction. This eliminates finger mark streaks, prevents glue skipping, and maintains high flute structural rigidity for uniform compression strength (ECT/BCT).
Eliminates surface scoring and guarantees superior printable surfaces for high-end graphic flexo packaging.
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Changeover Flexibility
Cassette systems integrate interchangeable modular cartridges mounted on motorized trolleys. Operators can switch flute profiles (e.g., from A-Flute or C-Flute to E-Flute or B-Flute) in under 10 minutes rather than losing 4 to 8 hours.
Massively expands your capability to handle mixed-batch, custom short-run orders profitably.
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CAPEX vs. Operational Output
Standard fingerless machines require significantly lower capital expenditure, ideal for dedicated single-flute high-volume lines. Cassette units require a higher initial investment but deliver 35% higher throughput and agility.
Smart match: Optimize capital outlay based on your factory's daily order batch sizes and flute variety.
🛠️ Dedicated Workhorse Model
SF-280S Fingerless Type Single Facer: Rugged, Stable & Cost-Effective
The SF-280S Fingerless Single Facer incorporates an advanced internal vacuum hood suction structure matched with a dedicated high-pressure strong draft fan. By utilizing differential air absorption with an integrated silencing device, it holds the fluting medium firmly against the lower corrugating roll without physical guide fingers. This ensures scratch-free corrugated board with uniform glue coating.
Engineering Highlight: Air source and electrical control are concentrated in a unified stand-alone operating cabinet situated ≥1.5 meters away from the heat source, with the operating side enclosed by a full protective acoustic hood.
- Cast Iron Machine Base & Wallboards: Heavy-duty 130mm thick cast iron wallboard structures dampen vibration during high-speed continuous fluting.
- Premium 48CrMo Alloy Corrugating Rollers: Diameter ¢280mm, laser quenched with a surface hardness exceeding HRC 60° for exceptional wear resistance and extended service life.
- High-Precision Chrome Pressure Roller: ¢284mm roll surface ground and hard chrome-plated, driven by heavy-duty 45# carbon steel pneumatic cushioning cylinders.
- Pneumatic Micro-Glue Metering: ¢215mm textured anilox glue roller with 25-line pit style engraving and chrome plating prevents excess starch consumption.
- Wafangdian High-Temperature Bearings: Key tile and pressure roller positions utilize high-spec high-temperature rated bearings to endure 200°C–260°C heat.
SF-280S Fingerless Suction Single Facer
Speed: 100 m/min
| Technical Parameter | Specification Details (SF-280S) |
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| Effective Working Width | 1800 mm (Customizable upon plant layout) |
| Design Speed | 100 m/min (Steady running speed) |
| Operating Temperature | 200 °C — 260 °C (Steam or Electric heating) |
| Corrugated Flute Types | UV type or UVV type (A, B, C, E, F Flutes) |
| Roller Diameters | Corrugating: ¢280mm | Pressure: ¢284mm | Glue: ¢216mm | Preheater: ¢320mm |
| Powered Motor Specs | Main Drive Motor: 7.5 kW | High-Pressure Suction Motor: 7.5 kW |
| Preheat Roll System | ¢300mm Tiangang seamless steel tube with metal flex-hose connections |
🚀 Advanced Modular Technology
SF-360E / SF-320E Cassette Single Facer: 10-Minute Rapid Flute Replacement
The SF-360E and SF-320E Cassette (Drawer Type) Single Facers represent the pinnacle of automated flexibility in modern corrugated packaging manufacturing. Designed with an independent modular cartridge (cassette) docking mechanism, the entire upper and lower corrugating roller assembly plus the glue unit can be extracted and swapped in just 10 minutes using a motorized rail trolley.
Negative Pressure Vacuum System: Incorporates negative pressure aerodynamics ensuring medium paper is pressed tightly and uniformly against roller flutes with minimal tension stress, achieving pristine flute profile integrity and flawless adhesive bonding.
- 10-Minute Rapid Flute Changeover: Driven by an electric motorized trolley, allowing seamless transition between E-flute, B-flute, C-flute, or custom profiles without dismantling drive shafts.
- High-Speed Production Output: SF-360E is engineered for 200 m/min line speeds; SF-320E runs effortlessly at 180 m/min for massive daily box capacity.
- Wide Web Compatibility: Effective width spans from 1400mm up to 2200mm, accommodating broad raw paper rolls and multiple box out configurations.
- Heavy Roll Diameters: Massive φ360mm and φ320mm tungsten carbide or laser-hardened alloy corrugating rolls minimize roller deflection and guarantee long-term flute height precision.
- Automated Glue Application: Automatic circulating glue feeding system prevents starch sedimentation and adjusts coating volume proportionally with line speed.
SF-360E/320E Quick-Change Cassette Single Facer
Speed: 180 - 200 m/min
| Technical Parameter | SF-360E / SF-320E Cassette Series |
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| Design Speed | SF-360E: 200 m/min | SF-320E: 180 m/min |
| Effective Working Width | 1400 mm — 2200 mm (Multiple configurations) |
| Corrugated Roll Diameter | φ360 mm (360E) / φ320 mm (320E) |
| Flute Replacement Time | ≤ 10 Minutes via Electric Trolley Cartridge |
| Suction Mechanism | Negative Pressure aerodynamically uniform suction |
| Control Architecture | Intelligent touch PLC with synchronized line-speed tracking |
📊 Engineering Comparison
Direct Comparison: Fingerless vs. Cassette Single Facer
To help procurement directors, plant engineers, and box factory owners choose the exact right machinery, examine the side-by-side technical, operational, and financial parameters below:
| Evaluation Metric | SF-280S Fingerless Single Facer | SF-360E / 320E Cassette Single Facer |
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| Roll Replacement & Flute Change Time | 4 to 8 Hours (Requires crane, physical decoupling, roller unbolting, and realignment) | ≤ 10 Minutes (Quick-docking motorized cassette trolley, push-button automated clamping) |
| Maximum Production Speed | 100 m/min (Optimized for standard continuous speed) | 180 m/min — 200 m/min (High-speed industrial mass production) |
| Corrugating Roll Diameter | ¢ 280 mm (48CrMo Laser Quenched Alloy) | ¢ 320 mm / ¢ 360 mm (Extra Heavy-Duty Alloy or Tungsten Carbide) |
| Suction & Paper Holding Method | Hood suction air absorption with external high-pressure fan | Integrated internal negative pressure vacuum aerodynamics |
| Initial Capital Investment (CAPEX) | Economical / Low-to-Medium | Moderate-to-High (Yields Higher ROI for Multi-Flute) |
| Ideal Order Profile | Long single-flute runs (e.g., standard B or C flute export master cartons) | High-mix, quick-turnaround orders (E-flute pizza/cosmetic boxes + B/C shipping cartons) |
| Maintenance & Downtime Overhead | Requires skilled maintenance crew during roll changes | Single operator can swap flutes; modular maintenance off-line |
| Energy Efficiency & Glue Control | Pneumatic glue back with chrome textured roller (25-line) | Automated proportional digital glue metering with variable frequency drives |
💡 Strategic Buyer Guide
Which Corrugation Machine Will Maximize Your Plant’s Profits?
Selecting the optimal equipment depends heavily on your factory's daily order structure, target end-market packaging requirements, and growth trajectory.
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Choose the SF-280S Fingerless When:
Your factory focuses predominantly on high-volume standard shipping boxes (such as B-flute or C-flute fruit boxes, appliance cartons, or FMCG shippers) where flute changeovers occur only once a month or less.
- You want to minimize initial equipment purchase costs and achieve ROI within months.
- Your factory runs steady 1-shift or 2-shift operations at 80–100 m/min.
- You require an ultra-durable, mechanically straightforward machine with zero complicated electronic failures.
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Choose the SF-360E/320E Cassette When:
Your plant serves e-commerce, food & beverage, luxury gift packaging, or electronics clients who demand multiple flute profiles (E-flute micro-corrugated, B-flute, and C-flute) delivered with 24-48 hour lead times.
- Eliminating 4 hours of idle downtime per changeover saves over 120 production hours per month.
- High line speeds (180–200 m/min) double your factory’s daily board square-meter output.
- Off-line roller servicing allows maintenance without stopping ongoing factory operations.
🏆 Industry-Leading Manufacturer
Cangzhou Baikuo Carton Machinery Co., Ltd.
Dongguang County, Hebei Province is the world's largest and most complete corrugated carton machinery production base, boasting a 30-year industrial history and supplying over 70% of the world's carton packaging machinery.
Baikuo Pack is one of the premier manufacturers in this hub that owns three independent specialized manufacturing factories:
1. Corrugated Line Factory
2. Flexo Printer Factory
3. Folder Gluer Stitcher Factory
We operate a complete integrated production system—from raw metallurgical processing, CNC parts precision machining, and dynamic balance assembly testing, to rigorous factory trials and lifetime after-sales engineering support.
Unlike export trading companies that outsource disparate units from third-party shops and inflate prices, all our machines are 100% manufactured in our own facilities. We specialize in empowering small, medium, and large carton plants across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Americas with turn-key corrugated production solutions tailored to exact local market dimensions.
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Lower Direct Factory Prices
Zero middlemen markups. Direct source pricing maximizes your investment capital.
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Strict & Unified Quality Control
Every component passes high-temperature testing, hardness checks, and dynamic balancing before shipment.
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Faster Delivery & Container Logistics
Standardized modular component inventories ensure rapid manufacturing and fast ocean container dispatch.
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One-Stop Comprehensive Support
Complete plant warranty, overseas technician dispatch, English manuals, and fast OEM spare parts replenishment.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Expert Insights on Single Facer Machinery
Find straightforward answers to common technical, installation, and procurement questions asked by global packaging enterprises.
Q1:
Can I retrofit an existing fingerless line into a cassette quick-change system?
While a direct mechanical conversion of an older frame is generally not cost-effective due to foundation and rail docking geometry, Baikuo Pack offers standalone cassette single facer units that can integrate seamlessly with your existing mill roll stands, preheaters, overhead bridges, and slitter scorers with synchronized speed controls.
Q2:
What roller coating is best for longevity—Hard Chrome or Tungsten Carbide?
For SF-280S fingerless models, laser-quenched 48CrMo alloy with thick hard chrome (HRC > 60°) provides outstanding cost-to-performance longevity for 15-20 million linear meters. For higher speed SF-360E cassette operations (200 m/min), optional Tungsten Carbide coatings extend roll flute life up to 300% and preserve flute height without tapering over years of continuous high-speed friction.
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How does Baikuo Pack support installation and commissioning abroad?
We provide complete turn-key support including pre-shipment video test trials, foundation layout blueprints, customized electrical schematics, and the dispatch of experienced field commissioning engineers for on-site machine positioning, steam piping connection, calibration, and local operator training.
Q4:
What is the lead time and payment terms for overseas container orders?
Standard manufacturing lead time ranges from 25 to 40 days depending on custom roller width specifications and heating system selection (steam vs. electric vs. oil). We support flexible international trade terms including T/T, L/C at sight, FOB Tianjin, CIF, and CFR destination ports worldwide.