Vega’s folder gluer machines are 100% designed in Italy — and, with the exception of Aquila, entirely manufactured in Italy too. They cover every need of folding carton and corrugated converters: from light solid board to high-grammage corrugated board, from small cartons to large-format boxes. Every model can be configured and customised on the customer’s box types and production volumes.
A folder gluer is the machine that transforms a flat die-cut blank into a finished box: it feeds the blanks, applies glue at the required points, performs the folds and presses the closed box, ready to be stacked and packed. It is the final link in the board converting line and the one that determines the finished box’s quality.
A folder gluer’s productivity also depends on what comes before and after it. That’s why Vega produces the complementary machines that complete the line:
We don’t sell off-the-shelf machines: every Vega folder gluer is configured around the customer’s real production needs. The process starts with the analysis of box samples, continues with the proposal of the optimal configuration (model, size, devices and accessories), and concludes with testing, installation and operator training. Send us your box samples for a feasibility assessment.
We guarantee total support before, during and after the sale: spare parts, remote assistance, on-site interventions, revision and retrofit including for second-hand machines. The Vega team follows the machine throughout its entire life cycle, anywhere in the world.
For corrugated board, the reference machine is Altair, available in four working widths (170, 200, 240, 290 cm) to suit different production volumes — narrower if you mainly process small/medium formats, wider if you need flexibility on large formats. Altair also processes high-grammage solid board, so if your plant occasionally handles materials other than pure corrugated, it remains the right choice. If you also need to couple two blanks (for example for double-wall boxes), consider the Altair ADF version, which integrates the double feeder. For a realistic estimate on your specific case, send us a sample of the box you produce: actual speed depends on format and processing type, not just the model.
It mostly depends on the format and the level of customisation required. For those starting out or working with small/medium formats without particular requirements, Aquila is the most cost-effective choice and can still be expanded over time with additional modules, for example Braille embossing for pharmaceutical packaging. For those needing advanced modularity, for example print quality control, Bellatrix is the most suitable machine, available in three sizes (60, 90, 110 cm). For large formats in solid board, the choice is Rigel (145 or 170 cm), designed for those processing large boxes with high production continuity. If you’re not sure which format you actually need, send us the dimensions of your most frequent boxes: we’ll help you identify the right model even before the quotation stage.
There’s no single figure valid for every job: actual speed depends on the model, box format, board type and folding complexity (a simple straight-line box runs faster than a 4/6-corner one with embossing devices active). As a general reference, Altair models reach speeds up to 250 m/min under optimal conditions; other models have different ranges indicated in their respective technical sheets. The most reliable way to know the realistic speed for your specific product is to send us a box sample: we can give you an estimate based on the actual machine configuration, active modules and material. Il modo più affidabile per sapere la velocità realistica sul tuo prodotto specifico è inviarci un campione della scatola: possiamo indicarti una stima basata sulla configurazione effettiva della macchina, sui moduli attivi e sul materiale.
Yes, it’s one of the most common processes across most of the Vega range, along with straight-line, 4/6 corner, and double wall boxes. Each model has specific dedicated modules (for example the high-speed folding module on Altair, designed precisely to speed up crash lock bottoms). The Vega Boxes Book collects all achievable types with technical die-cut diagrams: it’s the fastest starting point to see whether your box falls within standard processes or needs a specific feasibility check — in that case, send us the sample and we’ll verify feasibility.
