AutoWheel is a complete drop-in replacement for traditional glue wheels used in folding carton production. The solution addresses the main problems communicated by glue wheel users, eliminating daily cleaning downtime, glue waste, speed limitations, and operator dependency, while delivering immediate productivity gains with no learning curve.

AutoWheel Benefits:

• No Cleaning. More Uptime. More Cartons. As an enclosed adhesive dispensing system, AutoWheel eliminates the need for recurring glue pot cleaning. What used to be folder gluer downtime is now more production time.
• No Glue Slinging. Run at Full Speed. AutoWheel delivers clean, accurate adhesive application at any machine speed, eliminating issues with stickers and cartons adhering to one another.
• No Missing Glue Defects. The system is automatically fed, removing the risk of glue pots running empty and preventing unglued cartons, waste, and corrective downtime.
• No Glue Waste or Disposal. AutoWheel eliminates daily glue disposal and supports sustainability goals as environmental regulations become stricter worldwide.

Modular Architecture

The AutoWheel solution combines Valco Melton’s industry-proven bottom-up gluing technology with a modular architecture that can be adapted to each manufacturer’s specific requirements. This approach minimizes changes on the production line, allowing for the retrofit of an existing folder-gluer within a few hours.

Standard components include the industry-proven bottom-up glue station, an adhesive pattern controller, an encoder, and a pump. Optional components such as OneView operator interface or a System Stand may be added as needed.

Measurable ROI

With AutoWheel, Valco Melton offers folding carton manufacturers a direct path to
higher OEE. The resulting savings from increased uptime, improved quality, and reduced waste enable a fast and easy calculation of the return on investment.