Automate Tape Application
Without Replacing Your Machine
The KY-35T and KY-20T retrofit heads add high-speed, precision tape application to your existing folder-gluers and custom packaging lines — in under one production shift.
Manual Taping is Holding Your Line Back
Every hour of manual tape application represents hidden labor costs, inconsistent quality, and production bottlenecks that compound over time.
- ✘ Labor-intensive process with high per-unit cost and operator fatigue errors
- ✘ Inconsistent tape placement leading to rework, waste, and customer complaints
- ✘ Production speed limited to operator capability — impossible to scale inline
- ✘ No easy-open tear tape capability on existing folder-gluer equipment
- ✘ New machine purchases required for tape function — high CAPEX, long lead time
- ✘ Downtime risk when operator is absent or during shift changes
- ✔ Fully automated inline taping with no operator intervention during production runs
- ✔ Photoelectric sensor ensures ±2mm placement accuracy at all speeds
- ✔ Operates at up to 80 m/min — synchronized with your existing line speed
- ✔ KY-20T adds premium easy-open tear tape to any folder-gluer run
- ✔ Retrofit installation onto existing machines — fraction of new-machine CAPEX
- ✔ HMI-compatible, 24/7 consistent performance with minimal downtime
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Payback Period
* Estimates are illustrative and based on industry benchmarks. Contact our team for a customized analysis specific to your production environment.
How the Retrofit Integration Works
From assessment to full production — our streamlined integration process minimizes line disruption and maximizes speed to value.
Share your folder-gluer model, target tape type, and production speed. Our engineering team evaluates compatibility and recommends the optimal head configuration.
The KY-35T or KY-20T head is mounted to your machine using the universal bracket system. Pneumatic and signal connections are made to the existing controller.
Application length, gap, and speed parameters are configured via HMI. The built-in photoelectric sensor is calibrated for your specific carton format and tape spec.
Run production at up to 80 m/min with automated tape application, pneumatic cutting, and consistent ±2mm placement — validated and ready for shipment.
Choose the Right Retrofit Head for Your Line
Two precision-engineered heads covering every industrial tape application requirement — from high-speed double-sided taping to premium easy-open tear strips.
High-Speed Automatic Tape Applicator Head
The industrial standard for automated long-strip tape application on courier envelopes, gift boxes, aircraft cartons, zipper cartons, and handle bags. Precision pneumatic cutting and built-in photoelectric sensor ensure reliable tape placement at production speeds up to 80 m/min.
Folder-Gluer Tear Tape Retrofit Head
The compact solution for adding automated easy-open tear tape capabilities to your existing folder-gluer with minimal footprint. Instantly upgrades standard cartons, courier boxes, and envelope bags into premium consumer-friendly, easy-open products with a reliable pneumatic tear line.
Built for Industrial Reliability
Every component is engineered to minimize downtime, maximize placement accuracy, and integrate seamlessly into demanding production environments.
Engineered for effortless installation onto mainstream folder-gluers (Bobst, Heidelberg, IIJIMA) and custom machines via a universal bracket system — no machine re-engineering required.
Both the KY-35T and KY-20T are pre-wired and ready for connection to modern HMI control systems. Centralize all machine parameters in a single operator interface for streamlined setup and format changes.
A robust pneumatic cylinder mechanism delivers clean, reliable tape termination at every cut, eliminating ragged tape edges, tail failures, and the jams associated with mechanical rotary cutting systems.
A high-accuracy optical sensor ensures dependable tape detection and precise carton positioning — even at maximum speeds. Automatic compensation maintains ±2mm tolerance across roll diameter variation.
The KY-35T accepts tape rolls from 90mm to 500mm outer diameter (75mm core). The KY-20T accommodates 35mm–100mm rolls (30mm core), covering virtually all commercially available industrial tape formats.
From courier and aircraft boxes to zipper cartons, gift boxes, and envelope bags — both heads cover the full breadth of modern folding carton and packaging applications with a single compact unit.
Detailed Engineering Parameters
Full specification data for both retrofit heads to support engineering evaluation and machine compatibility assessment.
| Model | KY-35T |
| Standard Tape Width Range | 5mm – 35mm (capable range: 4–37mm) |
| Tape Roll Outer Diameter (max) | 90mm – 500mm |
| Tape Roll Core Inner Diameter | 75mm |
| Application Length Range | 30mm – 900mm |
| Application Speed Range | 5 – 80 m/min |
| Minimum Segment Gap | 30mm |
| Application Tolerance | ±2mm (front-to-back & left-to-right) |
| Tape Types Supported | Double-sided tape, transparent tape, fiber (filament) tape |
| Cutting Mechanism | Precision pneumatic cylinder |
| Positioning Sensor | Built-in high-accuracy photoelectric sensor |
| Control Compatibility | HMI & external controller ready |
| Rated Operating Power | 15W |
| Unit Weight | 8 kg |
| Application Targets | Courier envelopes, aircraft boxes, gift boxes, zipper cartons, handle bags, specialty folding cartons |
| Model | KY-20T |
| Standard Tear Tape Width Range | 3mm – 20mm |
| Tape Roll Outer Diameter (max) | 35mm – 100mm |
| Tape Roll Core Inner Diameter | 30mm |
| Application Length Range | 50mm – 900mm |
| Application Speed Range | 5 – 70 m/min |
| Minimum Segment Gap | 30mm |
| Application Tolerance | ±2mm (front-to-back & left-to-right) |
| Cutting Mechanism | Precision pneumatic system |
| Installation Design | Compact retrofit for tight-space integration |
| Control Compatibility | Compatible with automated machine controllers |
| Rated Operating Power | 15W |
| Unit Weight | 5.6 kg |
| Application Targets | Zipper cartons, courier boxes, gift boxes, envelope bags with tear strips |
See the KY-35T & KY-20T Running at Full Speed
Watch precision pneumatic cutting, photoelectric positioning, and seamless folder-gluer integration in this full production demonstration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common B2B procurement and technical integration questions from packaging engineers and production managers.
The Engineering Case for Automated Tape Application
Why Retrofit Tape Heads Are Redefining Packaging Economics
For packaging converters and OEM machinery integrators operating folder-gluer lines, the traditional binary choice between fully manual tape application and purchasing a purpose-built automated tape machine has historically represented a significant CAPEX barrier. The emergence of precision retrofit tape applicator heads — engineered to mount directly onto existing folder-gluer infrastructure — has fundamentally altered this calculation.
The KY-35T and KY-20T retrofit heads represent a mature engineering response to this market need. Rather than positioning automated taping as a greenfield capital project, they enable packaging manufacturers to add a critical function to existing, proven machine assets.
“The ability to add automated double-sided tape or easy-open tear tape to an existing folder-gluer without machine replacement is one of the most commercially significant developments in post-print finishing equipment of the past decade.” — Packaging Industry Engineering Perspective
Precision at Speed: How the KY-35T Achieves ±2mm Accuracy at 80 m/min
Achieving reliable tape placement accuracy at high throughput speeds demands a tightly integrated system of sensor feedback, pneumatic actuation, and electronic control. The KY-35T addresses this through three co-engineered mechanisms working in concert.
The built-in photoelectric sensor provides real-time carton edge detection, triggering the tape application cycle with sub-millisecond latency. The pneumatic cutting system — rather than a mechanical blade — delivers a clean, consistent cut point with no mechanical wear that could introduce timing drift over a production run. The HMI-compatible controller allows operators to set and store application parameters for each carton format, eliminating setup-dependent variability between operators or shifts.
- Tape width range: 5mm–35mm (capable 4–37mm) covers virtually all standard industrial tape specifications
- Roll compatibility: 90mm–500mm outer diameter means full rolls through to production cores are accepted
- Application length: 30mm–900mm supports short label-tab applications through full-length carton sealing
- Minimum gap: 30mm between tape segments allows dense multi-segment applications on short-pitch carton runs
The Commercial Value of Easy-Open Packaging: KY-20T’s Market Opportunity
The global e-commerce packaging market has elevated consumer expectations for the unboxing experience to a measurable commercial metric. Easy-open tear strip packaging — long standard in premium tobacco, pharmaceutical, and confectionery applications — is now actively demanded by e-commerce brands, courier logistics operators, and gift retail buyers across all market tiers.
The KY-20T Tear Tape Retrofit Head addresses this opportunity directly. Its compact footprint — weighing just 5.6 kg — means it can be installed in space-constrained folder-gluer zones where a larger auxiliary tape unit could not be accommodated. The 3mm–20mm tear tape width range covers both single-strip and dual-strip easy-open designs, and the 70 m/min maximum speed ensures it does not become the production bottleneck on a high-speed line.
“Easy-open packaging is no longer a premium differentiator — it is rapidly becoming a baseline specification requirement in courier and e-commerce box procurement.” — Packaging Converter Market Analysis
Integration Considerations for Packaging Engineers
When evaluating the KY-35T or KY-20T for integration onto an existing folder-gluer, the key engineering parameters to assess are: (1) available mounting space and mechanical clearance at the target installation point on the machine, (2) available pneumatic supply pressure and flow rate, (3) available controller I/O for trigger signal input and sensor power, and (4) target tape application position relative to existing press, crease, and fold stations.
Both heads operate at 15W rated power, making electrical integration minimal. The HMI-compatible controller output means that in many installations, the tape head parameters can be incorporated into the existing machine’s recipe management system, avoiding the need for a separate control panel.
Applications Across Packaging Formats
Both retrofit heads support a broad range of packaging applications across the folding carton and converted packaging sectors:
- Courier & Aircraft Boxes: Automated double-sided tape application for flap sealing on e-commerce shipment boxes at high throughput
- Gift Boxes: Precise tape positioning for decorative closures and ribbon-tab applications
- Zipper Cartons: Combined double-sided seal tape (KY-35T) and tear-open strip (KY-20T) for resealable consumer packaging
- Envelope & Courier Bags: Peel-and-seal double-sided tape strips and easy-open tear strips for flexible packaging formats
- Handle Bags: Structural tape application for handle attachment reinforcement on retail bags and specialty cartons
Explore the Full Kylin Taping Range
From standalone automatic tape machines to heavy-duty cutting tools — find the complete solution for your packaging line.
Automate Your Tape Application Line —
Without Replacing Your Machine
Talk to our packaging engineering team. Share your machine model, production speed, and tape specification — and we’ll confirm compatibility and send you a custom retrofit proposal within 1 business day.
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