Abstract: A box seaming machine assembles an oversized box including first and second box pieces. Each of the box pieces is folded to form top and bottom panels having respective proximal edges joined together at the fold and respective free edges opposite the joined edges. The free edges of the first box piece are adapted for being secured to the free edges of the second box piece to define first and second seams of the assembled box. The box seaming machine includes a pair of laterally-spaced, opposing drive roller assemblies adapted for movement between an idle position and an operative position. In the idle position, the drive roller assemblies are disengaged from the box pieces to enable alignment of the free edges prior to seaming. In the operative position, the drive roller assemblies frictionally engage the box pieces at respective folds and feed the box pieces downstream for seaming.

Abstract: A box seaming machine assembles an oversized box including first and second box pieces. Each of the box pieces is folded to form top and bottom panels having respective proximal edges joined together at the fold and respective free edges opposite the joined edges. The free edges of the first box piece are adapted for being secured to the free edges of the second box piece to define first and second seams of the assembled box. The box seaming machine includes a pair of laterally-spaced, opposing drive roller assemblies adapted for movement between an idle position and an operative position. In the idle position, the drive roller assemblies are disengaged from the box pieces to enable alignment of the free edges prior to seaming. In the operative position, the drive roller assemblies frictionally engage the box pieces at respective folds and feed the box pieces downstream for seaming.