Introduction
Corrugated cardboard is used in many industries, from shipping boxes to protective sheets. But what exactly is a corrugator? If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, don’t worry—we’ll explain everything in simple terms.
What is a Corrugator?
The working principle of the corrugated machine is to press the corrugated base paper into a corrugated shape through a series of corrugating rollers and pressing rollers, apply adhesive on the corrugated top, and then bond it with kraft liner paper to form corrugated board.
What Does Corrugator Mean?
The shapes of corrugated paper are divided into U-shaped, V-shaped and UV-shaped. The U-shaped paper has better cushioning performance, while the V-shaped paper has better flat compression strength (it feels harder). The UV-shaped paper combines the advantages of both and its performance is between the two. The UV-shaped paper is basically used now. The flute types of corrugated paper are divided into A, C, B, E, F, G, N and other flute types. There are also some other flute types that are not common. The commonly used types for cartons are A, C, B, E or their combination. The paper boxes use E, F, G, N and other flute types.
What is the Job Description of a Corrugator?
Corrugators mainly work in the carton manufacturing industry and are responsible for producing corrugated board. The following are the main job responsibilities of corrugators:
Operating equipment: Corrugators need to be proficient in operating production equipment such as corrugators, single-facers, and double-facers to ensure the normal operation of the machines.
Quality control: Check the quality of corrugated board, including flatness, thickness, strength, etc., to ensure that the product meets the standards.
Material preparation: Preparation and loading, including the handling and installation of base paper.
Maintenance: Regularly clean, lubricate and perform simple repairs on the equipment to ensure that the equipment is in good condition.
Recording data: Record various data during the production process, such as output, consumables, equipment operation, etc.
Safe operation: Comply with safety production regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
Teamwork: Work closely with other workers and managers to complete production tasks.
How Does a Corrugator Machine Work?
The working principle of the corrugated machine is to press the corrugated base paper into a corrugated shape through a series of corrugating rollers and pressing rollers, apply adhesive on the corrugated top, and then bond it with kraft liner paper to form corrugated board.
What is a Corrugator Box?
Corrugated boxes are three-dimensional boxes made of corrugated cardboard, which have the advantages of lightness, compression resistance, shock resistance, and moisture resistance.
Corrugated boxes are the most widely used packaging products, and the amount has always been the first among various packaging products. Corrugated cardboard is made into corrugated boxes through die-cutting, creasing, nailing or gluing. This includes calcium plastic corrugated boxes. With the progress of industry, traditional gluing, edge removal and creasing machines have been gradually replaced by large lines and single-sided machines, which has greatly accelerated processing efficiency, improved the competitiveness of the industry, and promoted the accelerated development of the overall market economy.
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Summary
Understanding corrugated machines is key to understanding how the packaging industry works. Whether you are a beginner or interested in learning about industrial machinery, you are interested in learning more. Let us know what you think in the comments!