Customers do not always use the paper the manufacturer recommends. They use the paper that is available locally, or the paper that their existing supplier provides, or the paper that fits their budget. The manufacturer has to handle the specification the customer actually uses.
The handling is not a simple yes or no. It is a compatibility check, and the check determines whether the machine can produce consistent output with the customer's paper.
What the Manufacturer Needs to Know
The manufacturer needs three pieces of information. The first is the paper weight, which should be ≤80gsm. The second is the paper type, which can be virgin kraft paper or recycled paper. The third is the paper's condition, which covers moisture content and storage history.
The three pieces of information determine whether the paper is within the machine's range. A paper that is within the range is a paper the machine can handle. A paper that is outside the range is a paper that will produce inconsistent output.
Why Recycled Paper Gets Special Attention
Recycled paper gets special attention because it varies more than virgin paper. The variation comes from the source material, and the source material changes from batch to batch.
The variation affects how the paper forms during die-cutting. A batch that is slightly thicker behaves differently from a batch that is slightly thinner. The machine's automatic pressure adaptation handles the normal variation, but the adaptation has limits.
How the Manufacturer Tests the Customer's Paper
The manufacturer tests the customer's paper on a machine before the order is confirmed. The test is the same as the test performed before shipment. The machine is run with the customer's paper, and the output is checked.
The test takes hours, and the hours are the manufacturer's cost. The cost is worth it because the test answers the question that the specification sheet cannot. The question is whether the machine produces consistent output with the paper the customer actually uses.
What the Test Reveals
The test reveals whether the paper is within the machine's range. A paper that produces uniform cells, clean edges, and defect-free surfaces is a paper that the machine can handle. A paper that produces inconsistent cells is a paper that the machine cannot handle without adjustment.
The test also reveals the pressure setting that the paper requires. The setting is recorded and provided to the customer, so the customer can start production without trial and error.
What Happens When the Paper Is Outside the Range
When the paper is outside the range, the manufacturer has two options. The first is to recommend a different paper. The second is to adjust the machine's configuration to accommodate the paper.
The adjustment is possible within limits. A machine that is configured for a specific paper weight can be adjusted for a nearby weight. A paper that is far outside the range cannot be accommodated without a design change.
Why the Check Matters for the Customer
The check matters because the customer's production depends on it. A customer who buys the machine and then discovers that the local paper does not work is a customer who has lost time and money.
The check also matters because it establishes the baseline. The customer who knows the correct pressure setting for their paper can start production immediately, and the immediate start is what makes the investment pay off sooner.
Die-cutting speed is adjustable between 5 and 18 m/min, and die-cutting width is adjustable between 200 and 500mm. Suitable paper is ≤80gsm. Power requirements are modest: 1.5kW total power at AC220V/50HZ, with no compressor, heating element, or adhesive system.
A compact footprint of just over 1 cubic meter, dimensions around 950x1150x1260mm and net weight near 502kg, means the machine can sit at the packing bench. A paper roll length of about 1700m, with a maximum unwind diameter of 500mm and a paper core inner diameter of 75mm, supports a long production run before the roll needs to be changed. A die that lasts about 1.0~1.3 million meters keeps the cells uniform across the entire run.
The output is biodegradable packaging and degradable packing material, a practical alternative to plastic packing materials, and it supports reuse cartons and paper recycling. A compatibility check is what makes that output reliable with the paper the customer actually uses.