Paper Tube
Wrapping Machine
Industrial Round Box Former · Cold & Hot Melt Glue Compatible
Why Buyers Switch to the KY-200A
Common production bottlenecks in round-box manufacturing — and how this machine resolves each one.
- ✘Manual wrapping lines produce only 2–4 pieces per minute, creating costly bottlenecks in high-volume packaging runs.
- ✘Single-glue machines require expensive changeover downtime when switching between cold-glue kraft and hot-melt coated substrates.
- ✘Narrow diameter tolerance on legacy equipment forces manufacturers to maintain multiple machines for different SKUs.
- ✘High power consumption (5KW+) inflates operating costs for round-tube forming operations running two or three shifts.
- ✘Inconsistent edge alignment and glue bleed on cylindrical boxes result in elevated reject rates and customer complaints.
- ✓Automated servo-driven forming achieves a consistent 8–12 pcs/min throughput, tripling typical manual-line output with zero additional headcount.
- ✓Dual-mode glue architecture supports both cold (water-based) and hot melt (EVA) systems, switchable at the factory or in the field.
- ✓Single machine covers φ60mm to φ500mm diameter range (heights 20–280mm), eliminating the need for a dedicated machine per SKU family.
- ✓Compact 2KW motor rating delivers industry-leading energy efficiency, reducing per-unit power cost by up to 60% vs. comparable equipment.
- ✓Precision pneumatic clamping and calibrated glue-dosing rollers ensure consistent edge registration and clean seams across all tube diameters.
Core Advantages of the KY-200A
Six technical differentiators that make this machine a proven choice for B2B packaging and print-finishing procurement.
Rated at 8–12 pieces per minute with consistent cycle times. Pneumatic clamping and cam-driven paper feed reduce dead-cycle time to under 1.5 seconds per piece.
Handles diameters from φ60mm to φ500mm and heights 20–280mm via tool-free mandrel adjustment, covering floral boxes, tea canisters, cosmetics tubes, and industrial cores.
Factory-configurable for water-based cold glue or EVA hot melt. The glue roller geometry is matched to paper thickness, preventing bleed-through on lightweight stocks.
A single-phase 220V / 2KW motor drives all mechanical functions. Operating cost per shift is substantially lower than competing 3-phase, 5KW+ machines of comparable output.
At 1600×950×1900mm and 300kg, the KY-200A integrates into existing packaging lines without structural floor reinforcement, even in space-constrained press rooms.
All wear components—rollers, glue nozzles, clamping jaws—are accessible from the front panel. Mean time to service is under 20 minutes with standard hand tools.
Machine Specifications — KY-200A
All parameters stated are factory-standard values. Custom configurations available on request.
KY-200A · Full Parameter Table
| Model | KY-200A |
| Maximum Tube Size | φ500 × 280 mm |
| Minimum Tube Size | φ60 × 20 mm |
| Air Pressure Requirement | 3–4 MPa |
| Power Supply | 220V / 2 KW (single-phase) |
| Production Speed | 8–12 pcs / min |
| Machine Weight | 300 kg |
| Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1600 × 950 × 1900 mm |
| Glue Compatibility | Cold Glue · Hot Melt Glue (EVA) |
Ready to Order?
Our B2B sales team will respond within 24 hours with a detailed quotation, including CIF pricing to your nearest port and lead time confirmation.
Standard Inclusions
- Full set of forming mandrels (standard range)
- Glue application system (cold or hot melt)
- Electrical cabinet with safety interlocks
- Operator manual (EN / CN)
- CE-compliant electrical components
- 12-month spare parts warranty
Logistics & Shipping
- Ships in 1×20ft container (standard)
- Factory lead time: 7–10 business days
- Sea transit: 15–35 days (destination-dependent)
- Export documents: CO, B/L, packing list
KY-200A in Live Production
Watch the machine forming round paper tubes at full production speed — paper feed, glue application, tube wrapping, and ejection in a single continuous cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key technical and commercial questions answered for international packaging equipment buyers.
The KY-200A: A Buyer’s Engineering Perspective
What Does a Paper Tube Wrapping Machine Actually Do?
A paper tube wrapping machine — also referred to as a round box former or cylindrical paper tube machine — automates the process of taking flat paper stock (typically kraft paper, coated board, or laminated sheets) and forming it around a cylindrical mandrel to produce a seamless, structurally rigid round tube or box body. The KY-200A by Kylin Machines represents the current production-grade standard for this category of equipment, offering a combination of throughput, format flexibility, and energy efficiency that few competing machines match at the same price point.
“The KY-200A reduced our per-unit forming time by 68% versus the manual workstation it replaced, while also cutting glue consumption by approximately 22% thanks to the dosing roller system.”
— Production Manager, Packaging Manufacturer, Southeast Asia
Core Mechanics: How the KY-200A Forms a Round Paper Tube
The forming cycle begins with the operator loading pre-cut paper blanks into the feed tray. The machine’s cam-actuated feed system advances each blank over the glue application roller — either a water-based cold glue roller or a heated EVA hot melt head, depending on the configured system. The glued blank is then wrapped around the rotating mandrel with pneumatically-actuated forming jaws that apply consistent radial pressure along the full length of the tube. After a dwell time of approximately 1.5 seconds, the jaws retract, the tube is ejected by the stripper plate, and the cycle repeats.
The precision of this process is what separates the KY-200A from lower-specification equipment. The glue dosing geometry is factory-calibrated to the paper caliper specified at order, ensuring that the glue film thickness is sufficient for bond strength without excess that would bleed through the outer face of the tube — a persistent quality problem on machines using fixed-position doctor blades.
Format Flexibility: From Cosmetic Tubes to Industrial Cores
The machine’s working range of φ60–500mm diameter and 20–280mm height covers an exceptionally broad segment of the round packaging market:
- Small-format (φ60–100mm): Cosmetic pencil cases, luxury lip-gloss packaging, essential oil boxes
- Mid-format (φ100–200mm): Tea canisters, premium food containers, confectionery tubes, wine packaging
- Large-format (φ200–350mm): Floral gift boxes, hat boxes, retail display cylinders
- Jumbo-format (φ350–500mm): Architectural paper cores, industrial tubing, large-format gift packaging
Mandrel changes — required when switching between format families — are performed without machine tooling. The mandrel assembly is retained by a quarter-turn locking collar, and the pneumatic jaw spacing adjusts via a calibrated lead screw with detented position marks for each standard diameter. Format changeover time is approximately 15–20 minutes for an experienced operator.
“For B2B packaging buyers evaluating this category, the critical specification to benchmark is not peak speed but the diameter-to-speed curve across the working range, and the true changeover time between diameter families — not the manufacturer’s best-case figures.”
— Technical Evaluation Note, Kylin Machines Engineering
Energy and Operational Efficiency
The KY-200A’s 2KW single-phase motor rating is among the lowest in the category for a machine of this throughput and format range. Operating on a standard 220V supply means it can be installed in virtually any industrial or light-industrial facility without dedicated electrical infrastructure. For operations running two or three shifts, the differential in energy cost versus competing 5KW+ machines compounds significantly over a 3–5 year equipment lifecycle.
After-Sales: The Long-Term Total Cost of Ownership
Kylin Machines maintains a minimum 8-year spare parts commitment for all KY-series machines. The key wear components — glue rollers, forming jaw liners, drive belts, and pneumatic seals — are stocked at the factory and can be shipped air freight within 24–48 hours of order. The machine’s front-access service design means that a qualified maintenance engineer can replace any wear component without disassembling the main drive system, keeping planned maintenance windows to under one hour.
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- How to optimize performance levels to maintain consistent quality and minimize waste
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We also offer to do regular maintenance to your machinery to make sure it stays in the best condition throughout the lifetime of the product.
This will help guarantee that your machines will work well for as long as possible.
Initially one of our experienced operators will try and help you resolve the problem over the telephone.
If that is not successful then we would send a field engineer out to site.
Our engineers carry the most common spare parts so that most problems can be repaired on site.
In the unlikely event that the machine could not be repaired on site, we would either arrange another on site visit if appropriate,
or take the machine in to our state of the art workshop where we can deal with all types of repairs and refurbishments
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What Client’s Say
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