The European Carton Makers Association (ECMA) distinguishes six types of carton according to the presence of longitudinal seam gluing, rectangular shape and product integration. The rest fall into the category of special shapes. The box types can be further modified by a variety of closure systems. Examples: Medicine packaging, cosmetics packaging, screw and glue packaging, praline packaging, gift packaging, biscuit packaging, container packaging or carriers for drinks and bottles, pillow packaging, cigarette boxes, packaging with special product recesses, blister cards and cardboard tabs.
Steel rule dies for the cardboard and corrugated board industry
Wink steel rule dies for packaging made of cardboard and corrugated board impress with their precision and stability. Thanks to modern production, experienced employees and first-class materials, we can implement even the most demanding orders. Our tools guarantee short set-up times and fast production speeds.
Die-making in perfection
Dimensional stability is a decisive criterion in die-making. The carrier plate is of particular importance here. We offer our carriers in various designs that provide you with exactly the dimensional stability you need: Multiplex, GRP or Epox. Our laser-cut beams guarantee maximum register accuracy. In addition, they convince with excellent planarity and a firm rule fit. High-quality materials make our tools particularly durable and - thanks to the possibility of multiple rework - extremely economical.
Compelling all along the line
State-of-the-art steel rule processing centres and lines matched to the material ensure optimum die-cutting results. Our cutting lines are available in different versions depending on the application and requirement profile:
- with chamfer on one side, with chamfer on both sides, with facetted grinding
- ground, scraped, polished or coated
For very filigree and small die-cuttings we offer profile and hole punching. Our die-cutting expertise makes us specialists in negative scoring and grooving. For corrugated or solid board, in straight or curved design.
highest stability
short set-up times
high machine speed
Long life
numerous accessories
Examples final products
The range of products made with our flatbed tools is huge: folding & shipping boxes, commercial printings or playthings in numerous variations.
Solid board folding boxes
Corrugated cardboard folding boxes
The International Corrugated Box Association (ICCA) also defines six basic box types, distinguishing between: Folding boxes, lidding or telescope boxes, folding sleeves and trays, sliding or belt boxes, form-fitting boxes and ready glued boxes. In addition, there are inserts, inserts, dividers and compartments. There is also a choice of different flute types and combinations. Transport packaging is becoming increasingly multifunctional: in addition to easy handling, the focus is shifting to product presentation at the point of sale. Mixed forms of packaging and floor displays or counter displays characterise the sales areas in the retail trade.
Job printing
Commercial jobs are usually produced in smaller runs and with far less effort than in the folding carton sector. It is not uncommon for cylinder or platen die-cutters to be used here. Nevertheless: the possibility of die-cutting, creasing, perforating and embossing also ensures a considerable product variety in this area: presentation folders, advertising inserts, mailings, slipcases, business cards, door hangers, plant plugs, displays, envelopes, promotional items, vouchers, etc.
Toys
Our steel rule dies are also used for many products in the toy industry, e.g. for model making, children's toys or board games:
- Playing cards
- Playing boards
- Tableaus
- Inverted boxes
Carrier:
- Multiplex
- GRP
- Epox
Die-cutting:
- with bevel on one side
- with double sided bevel
- with facetted bevel
- ground, scraped, polished or coated
Special rubbers for
- die-cutting
- perforating
- solid or corrugated board
- Corrugated board
- Solid board
- Kiss-cutting
- Through-cutting
- (Negative) ceasing
- (Negative) scribing
- Perforating
- Embossing
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