Introduction
In the packaging industry, many small and medium-sized manufacturers are worried about how to reduce packaging costs every day. High labor costs, serious waste of raw materials, and low equipment utilization have become the three "mountains" that restrict the development of enterprises.
Honeycomb paper, as a new type of environmentally friendly, lightweight and durable packaging material, has been widely used in markets such as Europe and Southeast Asia. The supporting fully automatic honeycomb paper cutting machine production line, with its advantages of high efficiency, low manpower, and precise material control, is becoming an important tool for more and more companies to enhance their competitiveness.
So, how much labor and packaging costs can a honeycomb paper cutting machine production line really help you save? This article will give you a detailed analysis.
One machine can handle multiple jobs: labor costs are saved by more than 50%
1.Automated operation, one person can complete the control of the entire line
The traditional honeycomb paper production process usually requires 3-4 people to collaborate, responsible for paper loading, stretching, cutting, and winding. Today's automatic honeycomb paper machine integrates unwinding, embossing, cutting, and winding. All actions are automatically controlled by the PLC program and only require one operator to supervise.
✅ Cost saving case:
Take a customer in Southeast Asia as an example. The original monthly labor cost was about US$1,200. After the automatic production line was put into use, the monthly labor cost directly dropped to about US$500.
2. Reduce the operating error rate and save training and rework costs
The equipment provides parameter memory function, so novices can quickly get started and reduce paper waste and machine damage caused by operating errors.
Precisely control the material utilization rate: reduce paper waste by 30%
1.Realize "on-demand production", precise cutting, no over-cutting, no over-cutting
The automatic honeycomb paper machine has a built-in length and width setting system, which can set the output specifications according to the customer's order size with one click, effectively avoiding the excess loss caused by the traditional manual cutting error.
2. Tight rewinding, reducing transportation and storage losses
Automatic constant tension control and rewinding device ensure that the finished rolls are neat and compact, convenient for stacking and transportation, and not easy to deform or tear.
✅ Cost comparison reference:
When using manual equipment, 8-10kg of base paper may be lost for every 100kg of honeycomb paper produced; the automatic production line can control the loss between 3-5kg, saving about 30-50 US dollars in raw material costs per ton of paper.
Multifunctional integrated design: save equipment procurement and maintenance costs
◾ One machine with multiple functions, integrating embossing, cutting and winding functions
No need to purchase additional equipment such as embossing machines and paper cutters, reducing procurement expenses by more than 30%.
◾ Reduce equipment footprint and power consumption
The whole machine has a compact structure, and the floor space is reduced to about 60% of the traditional multi-machine combination system, which is suitable for small and medium-sized factory layouts, while reducing power resource waste.
◾ Simple daily maintenance, extending equipment life
The manufacturer provides remote diagnosis functions and cleaning and maintenance guides, so new users do not need to worry about equipment maintenance problems.
Optimize packaging process: improve delivery efficiency and brand image
Automatic honeycomb paper cutting machine production line can customize honeycomb paper rolls according to customer order size, helping packaging service providers improve response speed and delivery flexibility:
* No longer rely on supplier delivery cycle;
* Reduce inventory backlog;
* Improve end customer satisfaction and repurchase rate.
In addition, the green and environmentally friendly, lightweight cushioning characteristics of honeycomb paper itself are more recognized by European and American customers in the market, which helps the brand establish a sustainable image and improve bargaining space.
How long does it take to pay back the initial investment? You may have underestimated the speed
Although the initial investment for purchasing an automatic honeycomb paper production line is between US$8,000 and US$15,000, the saved labor costs, material losses, equipment maintenance costs and efficiency improvements brought about by packaging process optimization usually pay back in 6-12 months.
✅ Payback model example:
If 2 tons of honeycomb paper packaging are produced per month, the labor + material + external procurement costs saved are about US$600-1,000, and the entire equipment investment can be basically recovered within one year.