About the HICART PLUSHICART PLUS is a versatile cartoning machine designed for continuous industrial lines. Available in 2-, 3- or 4-chain configurations, it handles rigid primary products across multiple carton formats and integrates with upstream and downstream equipment for end-to-end packaging workflows.
Applications- Blister packs
- Ampoules
- Vials
- Bottles
- Tubes
- Pouches, bags, sachets
- Soaps
- Mixed product formats and combinations (e.g., vials with ampoules)
Features & Benefits- Supports carton closure types such as reverse tuck-in, parallel/aeroplane tuck-in and glue closure (including mixed workflows) — configurable for diverse carton designs.
- Built-in "No product - No leaflet - No carton" system — reduces production errors and rejects.
- Integration-ready leaflet and booklet transfer units — accommodates different insert formats for regulatory or patient information.
- Multiple pitch and chain configurations — adapts to a wide range of carton sizes and line outputs.
- Easy integration with blister machines and other line equipment — enables combined solutions for primary and secondary packaging.
- Optional product conveyor extension — adapts to various line layouts and requirements.
Technical specifications- Model / Commercial name: HICART PLUS
- Maximum output: HICART PLUS 4P = 180 cartons/min; HICART PLUS 5P = 150 cartons/min
- Chain & configuration options: available in 2-Chain, 3-Chain and 4-Chain configurations
- 2-Chain carton dimensions (typical ranges): width 20 mm (min) — 75 mm (max, 4P) / 100 mm (max, 5P); height 20 mm (min) — 65 mm (max); length 45 mm (min) — 70 mm (max)
- 3-Chain carton dimensions (typical ranges): width 20 mm (min) — 75 mm (max, 4P) / 100 mm (max, 5P); height 20 mm (min) — 65 mm (max); length 65 mm (min) — 180 mm (max)
- 4-Chain carton dimensions (typical ranges): width 20 mm (min) — 75 mm (max, 4P) / 100 mm (max, 5P); height 20 mm (min) — 65 mm (max); length 95 mm (min) — 200 mm (max)
- Carton types supported: reverse tuck-in, glued type, parallel tuck-in, front tuck-in / rear gluing; supports fifth flap and security flap designs
- Gluing options: supports glue closure workflows including gluing after tuck-in where applicable
- Leaflet/booklet handling: supports integration of leaflet and booklet transfer units
- Line integration: designed for integration with blister machines and other upstream/downstream equipment
- Modularity: different pitch and chain configurations allow tailoring to carton size and production requirements