ProductWatch: Bhogle Engineering’s BEW case maker

The BEW case maker is engineered to automate the assembly of hardcase covers and rigid packaging components. Designed to handle a wide substrate range, the machine supports paper thicknesses from 70-gsm to 170-gsm and board thicknesses from 0.5-mm up to 5-mm. This versatility is critical for the luxury packaging market, enabling the production of everything from slim tech-product sleeves to heavy-duty rigid gift boxes and premium stationery cases.

The system utilises a bottom-glueing architecture compatible with both hot-melt and cold adhesives. This dual-glueing capability allows packaging converters to select the optimal bonding agent based on the specific finish of the substrate — such as laminated, coated, or speciality textured papers. An integrated 2.5-kW heater ensures that hot-melt adhesives maintain a consistent viscosity, which is essential for achieving a bubble-free, uniform bond between the paper and the board.

Technically, the BEW case maker processes cases within a size spectrum ranging from 80x100-mm up to 360x650-mm. The machine achieves a steady production output of 200 cases per hour, requiring only a two-person team for operation. Power is delivered via a 0.75-kW three-phase motor, providing torque for precise folding and turning-in operations, even when utilising maximum-thickness five-mm board stock. The machine’s compact footprint, with dimensions of 1100-mm in height, 1300-mm in width, and 2200-mm in length, allows it to be integrated into existing post-press units. The unit provides the mechanical stability required for high-pressure pressing cycles.

This system offers a strategic upgrade for packaging houses looking to eliminate the inconsistencies of manual box-making while maintaining the flexibility to handle small-to-medium batch luxury runs.