Products / Smart carton machines

Make the carton
after the order arrives

YS equipment turns order dimensions into cutting and creasing instructions for multi-SKU and variable-size operations. Selection must cover board, stations, box styles, floor space and line rhythm, with the full packing workflow.

BOXFIT equipment footage | Order mix, board and workstation conditions define the final configuration.
Direct answer

The machine manages variable-order box making, not only carton cutting

After receiving or reading size data, the equipment cuts, creases and slots a matched corrugated material to create the carton blank for that order. This reduces manual box searching, box modification and dependence on many low-frequency finished-carton formats.

Selection starting point: size distribution, peak orders and board combinations come before published PCS/min.

Model comparison

Model information and project confirmation

Original model sheets are available below for reference. Confirm the current supplied version, configuration and operating conditions for the project.

ModelAvailable informationConfirm for your project
YS-120Original sheet and the YS-120 application videoSupplied version, configuration and operating conditions
YS-MS180Original model sheetSupplied version, configuration and operating conditions
YS-MS280Original model sheetSupplied version, configuration and operating conditions
YS-350Original model sheet; also named YS-MS350Supplied version, configuration and operating conditions
YS-120 smart carton machine, dimensional drawings and technical parameters
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01 / Compact workstation

YS-120 Smart Carton Machine

In the original model brochure, One or two board stations support initial on-demand carton assessment in a compact workspace. The original sheet lists an output of 5 PCS/min and 3 mm corrugated thickness.

Original brochure specifications

Output
5 PCS/min
Stations
1–2
Total power
1.1 kW
Air
≥0.6 MPa

Option: custom carton style design

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YS-120 Application / Long-Product Packaging

Produce the right carton blank on demand and connect it directly to the packing station

For long products with changing dimensions, the YS-120 produces a scored and slotted carton blank from order requirements. At the adjacent workstation, operators add protective material and follow the prepared structure to fold, load and close the carton, keeping box making and packing closely connected.

  • Produce carton blanks on demand for changing long-product dimensions
  • Use prepared scores and slots to simplify downstream folding and assembly
  • Connect machine output with the manual packing station in one clear workflow

The final solution is configured around product dimensions, protection requirements, order rhythm, board specifications and site layout.

YS-MS180 smart carton machine, multi-station structure and dimensions
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02 / Multi-station configuration

YS-MS180 Smart Carton Machine

In the original model brochure, One to six board stations leave room for multiple board configurations and frequent order-size changes. The original sheet lists an output of 4–6 PCS/min.

Original brochure specifications

Output
4–6 PCS/min
Stations
1–6
Board thickness
2.0–7.0 mm
Total power
8 kW

Air: ≥0.6 MPa · Custom carton style design available

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YS-MS280 smart carton machine, ten-station structure and dimensions
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03 / Higher-output multi-station

YS-MS280 Smart Carton Machine

In the original model brochure, The published configuration covers one to ten board stations for broader material combinations and higher operating demand. The original sheet lists an output of 6–8 PCS/min.

Original brochure specifications

Output
6–8 PCS/min
Stations
1–10
Board thickness
2.0–7.0 mm
Total power
10 kW

Air: ≥0.6 MPa · Custom carton style design available

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YS-350 smart carton machine, three-station structure and dimensions
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04 / Three-station higher output

YS-350 Smart Carton Machine

In the original model brochure, The three-station structure and published output of 6–8 PCS/min provide another higher-output direction to assess against board mix, floor space and peak orders.

Original brochure specifications

Output
6–8 PCS/min
Stations
1–3
Board thickness
2.0–7.0 mm
Total power
8 kW

Air: ≥0.6 MPa · Custom carton style design available

YS-350 and YS-MS350 are two names for the same model.

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YS-350 On-site Application / Framed Art

When frame dimensions change by order, the machine creates the matching carton blank first

The on-site footage shows the YS-350 producing a carton blank before operators fold, load, protect, close and transfer the framed product at adjacent workstations. The value depends on how the machine fits the packing method and order rhythm, with the full packing workflow.

  • Cover large formats and changing frame aspect ratios
  • Place carton making close to the actual packing work
  • Assess board, corners, surface protection and closing together

The machine and packing stations work together. Order mix and station layout guide capacity and staffing planning.


Machine and material

Stable fanfold feeding is part of equipment selection

The model is only the starting point. Peak orders, size-change frequency, fanfold specifications and line interfaces determine the final configuration. The video shows actual fanfold feeding.

  • Check practical output against the order and size mix.
  • Reserve interfaces for ERP, MES, scanning and conveyors.
  • Confirm the final configuration through project assessment.
Selection inputs

Six data groups are needed before quotation and configuration

These inputs directly affect machine model, stations, board and interface planning.

  1. Products and boxesRepresentative L-W-H, weight, box styles and protection
  2. Order rhythmAverage, peak, hourly peak and size-change frequency
  3. Board conditionsWidth, thickness, flute, stations and supply format
  4. Workstation layoutAvailable dimensions, operator flow and buffer space
  5. System interfacesERP, MES, scanning, conveyors and closing
  6. Delivery conditionsFactory location, timing, installation, training and support
FAQ

On-demand box machine selection questions

How should an on-demand box making machine be selected?

Start with product dimensions, peak orders, board thickness, stations, box styles, floor space and line interfaces. Use published specifications for screening and validate with project data.

How should the original brochure specifications be read?

The model sheets reproduce original brochure information. Confirm the current supplied version, configuration and operating conditions for your project.

Does the equipment require fanfold board?

Material configuration must be checked for the model and project. Board width, thickness, flute and station arrangement need to match machine capability.

Can it connect to ERP, MES or conveyors?

Interfaces can be assessed during the project. Data format, triggers, exception handling and upstream or downstream rhythm must be confirmed before final configuration.