Abstract: An apparatus (1) for automatic wrapping of a wrapping blank (3) on lateral walls of a cardboard box (2), the wrapping blank (3) having a base (301) and a plurality of flaps (302, 303, 304, 305) connected thereto, comprises a plurality of folding heads (5) for folding the flaps of the wrapping blank (3) and tucking in their outer portions. Each folding head (5) includes a pair of fingers (502A), positionable inside the box (2) and movable reciprocally towards and away from each other so that the fingers (502A) can be reciprocally moved in sliding contact with the wrapping blank (3) on the internal surface of the lateral wall of the box (2).

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for automatic wrapping of a wrapping blank (3) on lateral walls (202, 203, 204, 205) of a cardboard box (2), the wrapping blank (3) having a base (301) and a plurality of flaps (302, 303, 304, 305) connected thereto, comprises: a support structure (4); a plurality of folding heads (5), configured for folding and tucking in the flaps of the wrapping blank (3); a plurality of columns (7), oriented vertically and movable horizontally and vertically relative to the folding heads (5). The columns (7) may be positioned inside the box (2) on the internal face of the bottom wall (201) of the box, at least at every vertex of the box (2), so that the bottom wall (201) of the box is operatively interposed between the plurality of columns (7) and the support structure (4).

Abstract: A method for wrapping a cardboard box with a wrapping sheet, includes: providing a cardboard box with a continuous edge delimiting an opening of the box; providing a wrapping sheet; coupling the box and the sheet; placing on a supporting surface the box coupled to the sheet so that the opening of the box is opposed to the supporting surface; positioning a closing system on the continuous edge of the box so as to define a closed chamber that is comprised between the box and the closing system; supplying air inside the closed chamber so as to make the box adhere to the sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for automatic wrapping of a wrapping blank (3) on lateral walls (202, 203, 204, 205) of a cardboard box (2), the wrapping blank (3) having a base (301) and a plurality of flaps (302, 303, 304, 305) connected thereto, comprises: a support structure (4); a plurality of folding heads (5), configured for folding and tucking in the flaps of the wrapping blank (3); a plurality of columns (7), oriented vertically and movable horizontally and vertically relative to the folding heads (5). The columns (7) may be positioned inside the box (2) on the internal face of the bottom wall (201) of the box, at least at every vertex of the box (2), so that the bottom wall (201) of the box is operatively interposed between the plurality of columns (7) and the support structure (4).

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for automatic wrapping of a wrapping blank (3) on lateral walls of a cardboard box (2), the wrapping blank (3) having a base (301) and a plurality of flaps (302, 303, 304, 305) connected thereto, comprises a plurality of folding heads (5) for folding the flaps of the wrapping blank (3) and tucking in their outer portions. Each folding head (5) includes a pair of fingers (502A), positionable inside the box (2) and movable reciprocally towards and away from each other so that the fingers (502A) can be reciprocally moved in sliding contact with the wrapping blank (3) on the internal surface of the lateral wall of the box (2).

Abstract: A production line (1) for making a covered box (8) comprises: a forming machine (2), configured to receive a cardboard box blank (6) and to fold it to form the box and including a plurality of folders (21) and a movement system configured to receive the box blank (6) oriented horizontally, and comprising a plurality of columns (23), extending along the vertical direction (V) and configured to abut against the base (6a) of the box blank (6) and to move it along a vertical direction (V); a gluing unit (3), configured to receive a covering blank (7) and to spread glue on the covering blank (7); a positioning device (4), configured to position the box on the covering blank (7); a covering machine (5), configured receive the box coupled to the respective covering blank (7) from the positioning device (4) and to fold the covering blank (7) into contact with the box in such a way as to cover the box.

Abstract: A method for making a paper blank from a corresponding paper sheet includes: loading a paper sheet along a longitudinal orientation, resting on a supporting surface that defines a worktop; moving a carriage in parallel with the worktop; making a primary cut on the paper sheet along a cutting orientation perpendicular to the worktop, using a primary blade which slides relative to a primary anvil; making a secondary cut, sliding a secondary blade and a secondary anvil relative to each other at a secondary cutting unit. The primary cutting unit and the secondary cutting unit are actuated by an actuating assembly.

Abstract: A line and method for the production of covered cardboard boxes are disclosed. The line includes a conveyor unit including a belt and a conveyor actuator that drives the belt intermittently in an alternating sequence of movements and stops. A feed unit individually feeds covering blanks from a reservoir to the conveyor unit in a sequence of feed instants. An erecting machine folds box blanks into corresponding boxes. A positioner individually positions the boxes from the erecting machine, in alignment on corresponding covering blanks disposed on the belt of the conveyor unit. A gluer spreads glue on one face of the covering blanks. A covering machine folds the covering blanks into contact with their respective boxes to cover the boxes. A control unit connected to the feed unit adjustably sets a phase displacement of the feed instants relative to the sequence of stops of the belt.

Abstract: A production line (1) for making a covered box (8) comprises: a forming machine (2), configured to receive a cardboard box blank (6) and to fold it to form the box and including a plurality of folders (21) and a movement system configured to receive the box blank (6) oriented horizontally, and comprising a plurality of columns (23), extending along the vertical direction (V) and configured to abut against the base (6a) of the box blank (6) and to move it along a vertical direction (V); a gluing unit (3), configured to receive a covering blank (7) and to spread glue on the covering blank (7); a positioning device (4), configured to position the box on the covering blank (7); a covering machine (5), configured receive the box coupled to the respective covering blank (7) from the positioning device (4) and to fold the covering blank (7) into contact with the box in such a way as to cover the box.

Abstract: A forming machine (2) for forming a box (60) from a blank (6) made of paper or cardboard, including a base (6a) and side panels (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) connected to the base (6a), comprises: a working zone configured to receive the blank (6); a plurality of folders (21) positioned in the working zone and configured to interact with the side panels (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) of the blank (6) to fold them and dispose them parallel to a vertical direction (V), with respective lateral borders juxtaposed to define vertical edges of the side wall of the box (60); a plurality of heads (22), including respective pressers (222) that are movable towards and away from each other, wherein each presser (222) is configured to press a respective vertical edge from the outside of the space inside the box (60).

Abstract: A line and method for the production of covered cardboard boxes are disclosed. The line includes a conveyor unit including a belt and a conveyor actuator that drives the belt intermittently in an alternating sequence of movements and stops. A feed unit individually feeds covering blanks from a reservoir to the conveyor unit in a sequence of feed instants. An erecting machine folds box blanks into corresponding boxes. A positioner individually positions the boxes from the erecting machine, in alignment on corresponding covering blanks disposed on the belt of the conveyor unit. A gluer spreads glue on one face of the covering blanks. A covering machine folds the covering blanks into contact with their respective boxes to cover the boxes. A control unit connected to the feed unit adjustably sets a phase displacement of the feed instants relative to the sequence of stops of the belt.

Abstract: A line and method for the production of covered cardboard boxes are disclosed. The line includes a conveyor unit including a belt and a conveyor actuator that drives the belt intermittently in an alternating sequence of movements and stops. A feed unit individually feeds covering blanks from a reservoir to the conveyor unit in a sequence of feed instants. An erecting machine folds box blanks into corresponding boxes. A positioner individually positions the boxes from the erecting machine, in alignment on corresponding covering blanks disposed on the belt of the conveyor unit. A gluer spreads glue on one face of the covering blanks. A covering machine folds the covering blanks into contact with their respective boxes to cover the boxes. A control unit connected to the feed unit adjustably sets a phase displacement of the feed instants relative to the sequence of stops of the belt.

Abstract: A forming machine (2) for forming a box (60) from a blank (6) made of paper or cardboard, including a base (6a) and side panels (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) connected to the base (6a), comprises: a working zone configured to receive the blank (6); a plurality of folders (21) positioned in the working zone and configured to interact with the side panels (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) of the blank (6) to fold them and dispose them parallel to a vertical direction (V), with respective lateral borders juxtaposed to define vertical edges of the side wall of the box (60); a plurality of heads (22), including respective pressers (222) that are movable towards and away from each other, wherein each presser (222) is configured to press a respective vertical edge from the outside of the space inside the box (60).

Abstract: A notching machine (1) for making a paper blank from a corresponding paper sheet comprises: a frame (10); a supporting surface (S) defining a worktop (P); a carriage (132), movable in parallel with the worktop (P); a primary cutting unit (141A), associated with the carriage and including a primary blade (141A?) and a primary anvil (141A?) slidable relative to each other along a cutting orientation (C) perpendicular to the worktop (P) to make a primary shear cut (T1); a secondary cutting unit (142A), associated with the carriage (132) and including a secondary blade (142A?) and a secondary anvil (142A?), slidable relative to each other along a cutting orientation (C) to make a secondary shear cut (T2); an actuating assembly, configured to move the primary blade (141A?) relative to the primary anvil (141A?) and the secondary blade (142A?) relative to the secondary anvil (142A?) along the cutting orientation (C).

Abstract: A line and method for the production of covered cardboard boxes are disclosed. The line includes a conveyor unit including a belt and a conveyor actuator that drives the belt intermittently in an alternating sequence of movements and stops. A feed unit individually feeds covering blanks from a reservoir to the conveyor unit in a sequence of feed instants. An erecting machine folds box blanks into corresponding boxes. A positioner individually positions the boxes from the erecting machine, in alignment on corresponding covering blanks disposed on the belt of the conveyor unit. A gluer spreads glue on one face of the covering blanks. A covering machine folds the covering blanks into contact with their respective boxes to cover the boxes. A control unit connected to the feed unit adjustably sets a phase displacement of the feed instants relative to the sequence of stops of the belt.

Abstract: A quadrangular machine for forming boxes (1) from blanks (2) having a base and a plurality of segments connected thereto, comprises a die (3) operating on said base; folding elements (4) for folding and setting up said segments to define edges (5) of the box (1); feeders (6) for positioning pieces (7) of heat seal stay tapes to face the edges (5); sealing heads (8) with heatable pressers (9) movable towards and away from the box (1) perpendicularly thereto to press said pieces (7) against the respective edges (5), and with blades (10) which are movable as one with the corresponding presser (9) to cut the stay tapes; each presser (9) comprising a portion (9a) which is movable independently of the blade (10) towards and away from the box (1) to press a portion of the stay tape against the respective edge (5) whilst the blade (10) is at a position of non-interference relative to the stay tape.