Used Adco Model 6V Vertical Hot Melt Cartoner – Hand Load, 125 CPM

🏭 Manufacturer Info

• Manufacturer: Adco Manufacturing

• Model: 6V

• Type: Vertical Hand Load Cartoner

• Glue System: Nordson 3100V Hot Melt

• Date Coder: Embosse date coder

• Carton Handling: Rotary carton placer

• Last Use: Pharmaceutical packaging

• Condition: Used / Pre-Owned

📝 Description

The Used Adco Model 6V is a high-performance vertical hand-load cartoner designed for efficient, hot melt carton sealing. It can reach speeds up to 125 cartons per minute, depending on carton size and application. The machine features 6" centers, convertible to 12" pitch for alternate carton loading, and includes a rotary carton placer for smooth carton setup. Fitted with a Nordson 3100V hot melt glue system and an embosse date coder, it’s currently tooled for a 2-7/8" x 1-7/8" x 5-1/2" carton. The system provides 36" of load area on each side, ideal for manual loading workflows. Previously used in a pharmaceutical operation, it's clean, precise, and built for performance. Sample submission is recommended for application-specific setup and quoting.

📊 Specifications

• Model: 6V

• Cartoning Style: Vertical, hand load

• Speed Capacity: Up to 125 CPM (application dependent)

• Pitch / Centers: 6" (convertible to 12" on every other carton)

• Carton Size Range:

  • Length: 2" – 9.5" (50mm – 240mm)

  • Width: 0.75" – 3" (20mm – 75mm)

  • Depth: 4" – 10" (100mm – 255mm)

• Current Tooling: 2-7/8" x 1-7/8" x 5-1/2"

• Carton Placement: Rotary carton placer

• Glue System: Nordson 3100V hot melt

• Date Coding: Embosse date coder

• Loading Area: 36" on both sides

• Last Product Run: Pharmaceutical packaging

• Condition: Used / Excellent for pharma/retail applications

🧰 Applications

Ideal for manual-load packaging operations in:

• Pharmaceuticals

• Nutraceuticals

• Cosmetics and personal care

• Consumer health

• Contract packaging

• Specialty food cartons

• Medical device packaging

📦 What Products Would This Be Used For?

• OTC medications and boxed capsules

• Pharmaceutical kits and small vials

• Cartoned personal care items

• Cosmetic boxed sets (cream, lip balm, serum)

• Dietary supplement cartons

• Single or multi-pack medical products

• Stick packs or sachets in cartons

• Tube-based products (ointment, gels)

• Retail health and wellness kits

• Cartons requiring hot melt sealing and date coding