GSM corrugator YG-1100PC-A

Overview
Purchasing a complete corrugated cardboard production line requires precise specification to protect capital and maximise output. This guide summarises practical selection and operating points from export and installation experience, focusing on parameters that directly affect yield, waste and ROI.

What is a Corrugated Cardboard Production Line?
A standard line converts kraft and liner papers into 3-ply, 5-ply or 7-ply corrugated board using preheating, corrugating, gluing and pressing. Core modules include mill roll stands, preheaters, single facers, double facers, slitter-scorers and cut-off & stackers.

• Single facer: Corrugates medium paper and bonds it to a liner.
• Double facer group: Laminates single-face boards with a bottom liner to form multi-ply board.
• Cut-off & stacker: Performs longitudinal and transverse cutting and automatic stacking.

Key Parameters (product)
Model: YG-1100PC-A. Suitable paper: 200–800 g/m², E/F/N corrugation. Box types: straight-line, crash-lock bottom, double-side, 4/6-corner. Feeding: continuous automatic. Glue: soluble type. Max speed: 400 m/min. Power: 31 kW, AC 220V/380V. Weight: 11 t. Dimensions (L×W×H): 19000×2050×1600 mm. Inching speed: 40 m/min. Compressed air: 6 bar. Air compressor: 10 m³. Air tank: 60 L.

Applications
Boards produced on this line serve multiple packaging sectors:

• Food & Beverage: 3-ply (B/C flutes) for fruit trays, pizza and beverage cartons.
• Heavy-duty industrial: 5-ply (BC/EB) for appliances and machinery parts packaging.
• Hazardous or heavy goods: 7-ply as wood-crate replacements for heavy equipment.
• E-commerce & retail: Micro-flutes (E, F) for high-quality printed surfaces.

How to Choose the Right Line
Match machine speed to average order volume rather than selecting the highest speed. For medium plants, 150–200 m/min often gives the best ROI. Check steam pressure, glue formula and corrugating roll material to control bonding quality and waste.

Equipment Selection Matrix

• Semi-automatic line: Working speed 60–100 m/min — 3-ply / 5-ply — Best for startups and limited budgets.
• High-speed automatic line: Working speed 150–250 m/min — 3/5/7-ply — Best for medium-to-large box plants.
• Heavy-duty line: Working speed 100–150 m/min — 5-ply / 7-ply — Best for industrial packaging and wood replacement.

Field Tips
Verify factory steam pressure (insufficient pressure weakens bonds). Prefer tungsten-carbide corrugating rolls for longer life. Align design speed with typical order profiles to reduce waste and improve payback.

Case Study (summary)
A Southeast Asian plant upgraded from an 80 m/min used line to a modern 1800 mm YG configuration with a single-facer replacement and automatic steam control.

• Speed increase: 80 → 160 m/min.
• Waste reduction: scrap rate 8% → 2.5%.
• Payback: machinery investment recovered in ~14 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Cost: A standard 3- or 5-ply machine typically costs $80,000–$350,000; full lines generally range $100,000–$500,000 depending on working width (1400–2500 mm) and design speed.
• Footprint: A full line requires approximately 40–80 m in length.
• Installation & commissioning: Mechanical setup, wiring and operator training typically take 15–20 days on site.

Technical specifications

• Model: YG-1100PC-A
• Suitable paper: 200–800 g/m², E/F/N corrugation
• Box type: straight-line, crash-lock bottom, double sides, 4/6-corner
• Feeding: continuous automatic
• Glue: soluble type
• Max speed: 400 m/min
• Power: 31 kW, AC 220V/380V
• Weight: 11 t
• Dimensions (L×W×H): 19000×2050×1600 mm
• Inching speed: 40 m/min
• Compressed air: 6 bar
• Air compressor capacity: 10 m³
• Air tank capacity: 60 L