Machines
Case taper machine range
Compare semi-automatic case tapers, automatic carton sealers, random case tapers and box taping machines for UK packing lines.
Choose the right case sealing machine
Browse by machine family first, then use the quote checklist to confirm carton sizes, case weights, tape specification and line layout.
Uniform case tapers
Automatic case taping for repeated carton sizes on production runs.
- Same-size cases
- Top and bottom tape
- Good for fixed SKUs
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Random case tapers
Self-adjusting case sealing where mixed carton sizes move through the same line.
- Mixed box sizes
- Reduced manual adjustment
- Fulfilment and contract packing
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Semi-automatic case tapers
Operator-fed carton tapers for packing benches, batch work and controlled manual packing.
- Lower capital cost
- Compact footprint
- Operator-paced output
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Carton sealing machines
Case sealers for pressure-sensitive tape, top-and-bottom sealing and end-of-line packing.
- Carton sealing
- Tape head support
- Line integration
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Box taping machines
Box tapers for ecommerce, fulfilment, distribution and manufacturing dispatch areas.
- Parcel lines
- Outer cases
- Distribution packing
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Service, spares and support
Help with specification, installation, tape heads, spares, change parts and maintenance.
- UK support
- Spares planning
- Aftercare
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Case taper comparison table
| Machine option | Best suited to | Key questions |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-automatic case taper | Operator-fed packing benches, start-up lines, lower-volume dispatch and batch production. | How many operators feed cases? Are flaps folded manually? What is the target cases per minute? |
| Automatic uniform case taper | Repeated carton sizes, steady production runs and lines where the same case format is run for a period. | How often does carton size change? Is automatic flap closing required? What conveyor height is needed? |
| Random case taper | Mixed-size cartons in ecommerce, fulfilment, contract packing and distribution operations. | What is the carton size range? Are cartons presented with top flaps ready for closing? Are sizes truly random? |
| Box taping machine | Dispatch, warehouse and production areas that need neater and faster tape application than manual taping. | What tape width is used? What box weight range is expected? Is top and bottom sealing required? |
Machine selection should start with the cartons
Many buyers search for a case taper by speed first, but speed is only useful once the carton range and packing method are known. A stable same-size case often needs a different setup from a mixed ecommerce carton stream. Heavy boxes, tall boxes, light cartons and low-quality board may also need different belts, guides or handling.
For a stronger quote, prepare the minimum and maximum case size, expected case weight, tape width, target output and a photo or layout sketch of the packing area.