Corrugated Converting Solutions & Equipment
Products include:
- BCM storage, including flat and rotary dies, print plates, and sleeve storage
- BCM print plate equipement
- Flat bed die cutters Exper
- Boxmackers
- Folders/Gluers
- Rotary die cutters
- Used and refurbished originally produced by our manufacturers
Experts in High-Performance Storage and Corrugated Converting Machinery Solutions
Hitek Equipment is proud to be one of the leading experts in storage and corrugated converting solutions in North America. Our dedicated team has spent years researching and traveling to the most well-renowned companies in the world with the goal of sourcing the highest quality products right to Southern Wisconsin.
Tooling Management & High-Density Storage Systems
Review our list of products – if you don’t see what you’re looking for, contact our sales staff for additional support. We offer a wide range of services beyond sourcing equipment, including troubleshooting and diagnosing production issues, on the phone or on-site.
Tooling Management & High-Density Storage Systems
And we know that production issues cannot be predicted and often come at the most inconvenient time. Our North American sales and services teams are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hitek takes the fear out of buying foreign-made equipment.
Increase Your Production with Hitek's Storage and Corrugated Converting Solutions
With over 32 years of experience, we can help take your next project to the next level! Contact us today – no matter what step in the process you are in, Hitek will make it happen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is corrugated converting equipment?
Corrugated converting equipment is machinery used to transform corrugated sheets into finished boxes, displays, and other packaging products. These machines perform operations such as printing, cutting, creasing, folding, and gluing to create packaging that meets specific customer requirements.
Common types of corrugated converting machinery include flatbed die cutters, rotary die cutters, flexo folder gluers, boxmakers, and ancillary equipment to support this process.
Selecting the right corrugated converting equipment depends on production volume, board specifications, packaging design, required accuracy, and changeover frequency. Hitek Equipment helps manufacturers explore equipment solutions designed to improve productivity, support changing customer demands, and optimize their converting operations.
How do I choose the right corrugated converting machine for my plant?
Choosing the right corrugated converting machine starts with understanding your production requirements. Consider your typical order quantities, board grades, sheet sizes, packaging designs, required throughput, and the number of job changes your plant performs each day.
You should also evaluate labor requirements, tooling costs, available floor space, operator training, maintenance needs, and the machine’s ability to accommodate future production demands.
A machine that works well for long production runs may not be the most economical choice for a manufacturer handling frequent short runs and custom orders.
Hitek Equipment can help you evaluate equipment options based on your current workflow and production goals. Contact our team with your application details to begin identifying potential solutions.
What is the difference between a flatbed die cutter and a rotary die cutter?
Flatbed die cutters and rotary die cutters both use cutting dies to cut and crease corrugated board, but they operate differently.
A flatbed die cutter uses a flat cutting surface and a corresponding die. Depending on the machine, flatbed technology can be suitable for complex designs, specialty packaging, and applications requiring specific cutting or creasing characteristics.
A rotary die cutter uses a cylindrical die that rotates against the material during production. Rotary systems can be advantageous for continuous processing and repeat production runs. A rotary die cutter can also have printing capabilities as well.
The best option depends on your product designs, production volumes, tooling requirements, setup times, and existing equipment. Hitek Equipment can help you compare the available technologies and determine which solution best fits your converting operation.
How can I increase productivity in my corrugated box plant?
Improving productivity in a corrugated box plant requires looking beyond machine speed. Setup times, material handling, tooling organization, labor utilization, downtime, and production scheduling can all affect overall output.
Manufacturers can often identify improvement opportunities by measuring changeover times, tracking equipment downtime, reviewing scrap rates, and identifying bottlenecks between production processes.
Investments in converting machinery, automated handling equipment, high-density die storage, and organized print plate storage may help reduce unnecessary handling and improve workflow.
The best improvement strategy depends on your plant’s current constraints. Hitek Equipment offers machinery and tooling storage solutions that can help manufacturers evaluate opportunities to improve production efficiency and make better use of available floor space.