By Valco Melton On 2026-04-17
Valco Melton is pleased to announce its participation at Expográfica 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Visit us at booth 2246, where we will be showcasing our high-speed adhesive
dispensing and quality assurance solutions for folding carton and packaging applications.
At Expográfica 2026, visitors will have the opportunity to explore innovative solutions such as the AutoWheel, a complete drop-in replacement for traditional glue wheels used in folding carton production. This system eliminates recurring cleaning downtime, reduces adhesive waste and removes, speed limitations, helping manufacturers improve productivity and efficiency.
Also featured will be Valco Melton’s ClearVision quality assurance systems, offering
real-time inspection of glue application, print quality, folding accuracy, barcodes, and inserts. This advanced vision technology ensures 100% inspection of every carton
while capturing valuable production data for troubleshooting and process optimization.
Booth 2246 will also feature solutions from ERO Gluing Systems, a Valco Melton
company, specializing in simplified gluing and inspection systems tailored to the specific needs of the paperboard industry. Known for their reliability and durability, ERO’s systems are supported by exceptional technical service from installation through ongoing operation. Among the highlights is the ERO-DL glue inspection system, an advanced solution that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance precision and efficiency in adhesive application. Compatible with both cold glue and hot melt, it leverages deep learning to automatically adjust settings for each job, reducing setup time while maximizing overall productivity.
GMS, a Valco Melton company, has been a trusted provider of high-quality hot melt and cold glue systems to the direct mail, converting, and graphic finishing industries since 1977. The Microglue family of small-format buckle plate and plow folding gluing machines
streamlines folding and gluing processes for mailing applications. It delivers precise dot line, or stitch adhesive patterns with shutter control output and production rate metering. GMS also offers affordable retrofit solutions for existing buckle plate folders with full hot melt capability. All systems are customizable to meet each customer’s unique requirements, delivering efficient and cost-effective adhesive application.
Image Caption: The AutoWheel Solution is a drop-in glue wheel replacement that eliminates recurring cleaning downtime, glue waste, and speed limitations
Image Caption: Cold glue on the folding packaging line with 524 valve and GlueChek
vision inspection