Bellatrix, the modular folder gluer for folding carton
Bellatrix is Vega’s folder gluer for solid board and corrugated board in N, F, E and B flutes, with grammages from 180 to 800 gsm, entirely manufactured in Italy and available in three sizes: 60, 90 and 110 cm. Its distinctive feature is modularity: optional modules can be added to the standard section, extending the range of achievable box styles — straight-line, crash lock bottom, double wall, 4 and 6 corner — and following the growth of your production over time.
The V.I.S. control system
Bellatrix adopts the V.I.S. (Vega Integrated Systems) electronic control system, which integrates and manages all folder gluer functions through multi-use touch screen consoles built into the machine. The infrastructure is interconnected according to Industry 4.0 requirements: remote management, diagnostics and data exchange with factory systems.
Versatile, flexible, adaptable
Bellatrix was created to answer complex requirements: its modular options allow the standard section to adapt to different production needs. It is the machine for carton converters producing premium packaging — pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food — who need precision on specialty boxes without giving up productivity.
Technical summary
- Materials: solid board and corrugated board, N, F, E, B flutes; 180–800 gsm
- Sizes: 60, 90, 110 cm
- Box styles: straight-line, crash lock bottom, double wall, 4/6 corners
- Optional modules: Extra, Double Extra, MBA, patented Braille embossing, print control
- Control: V.I.S. system with touch screen consoles, Industry 4.0 ready
- Manufacturing: entirely made in Italy
Optional modules
Extra Module. A dedicated three-conveyor section for crash lock bottom boxes: it cuts changeover times between box types and, with motorised front folding shafts with automatic lifting, enables high-speed crash lock production without mechanical spring hooks.
Double Extra Module. Extends the concept to 4 and 6 corner boxes: four motorised folding shafts, front and back, with automatic lifting, for maximum speed even on complex constructions.
MBA — Mechanical Blank Alignment. A blank alignment module that simplifies machine set-up and guarantees ideal alignment of the blank, left or right.
In-line Braille embossing (patented solution). Braille embossing with 4 or 5 rows of dots directly in line, with the option of mounting multiple embossing wheels to impress Braille on several box flaps. It is the solution for pharmaceutical packaging compliant with Braille labelling requirements, with no additional processing steps.
Print control. A scanning module that checks every single blank over its entire width, comparing it against a parameterised reference template and rejecting non-conforming blanks: 100% quality control, in line.
Technical specifications
| CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE / TECHNICAL DATA | BELLATRIX 60 | BELLATRIX 90 | BELLATRIX 110 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUSTELLATO APERTO / OPEN BLANK | max mm min mm min* mm | 620 116 66 | 920 116 66 | 1120 116 66 |
| FUSTELLATO CHIUSO / FOLDED BLANK | max mm min mm min* mm | 300 55 30 | 450 55 30 | 550 55 30 |
| ALTEZZA / BLANK LENGTH | max mm min mm | 800 55 | 800 55 | 800 55 |
| MATERIALE LAVORATO / CONVERTIBLE MATERIAL | g/m² 180 : 800 N-F-E-B | |||
| ROMPIPIEGA / PREFOLDING SECTION | 150° | |||
| VELOCITÀ / SPEED | m/min | 18 ÷ 400 | ||
| MOTORE A VELOCITÀ VARIABILE / VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR | kW | 16,2 | ||
| ARIA COMPRESSA / COMPRESSED AIR | bar | 6 | ||
| PESO NETTO / NET WEIGHT | kN | 67 | 77 | 83 |
| *Con dispositivo astucci piccoli / *With minimum folding boxes device | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Which flutes and grammages does Bellatrix process?
Which flutes and grammages does Bellatrix process? Bellatrix processes corrugated board in N, F, E and B flutes, and solid/compact board with grammages from 180 to 800 gsm. This range covers most needs of mid-to-high-end pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food packaging; if your production requires heavier flutes (C, A, K) or higher grammages, consider Altair instead, designed for that type of material.Which boxes is Bellatrix designed for?
Bellatrix produces straight-line, crash lock bottom, double wall and 4/6 corner boxes in solid and corrugated board (N-F-E-B flutes, 180-800 gsm). It’s particularly suited to pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food packaging in solid board, where precision and gluing quality matter more than pure speed — sectors that often also need the Braille embossing module, which Bellatrix integrates as an option. If you mainly process high-grammage corrugated board instead, consider Altair, designed for that type of material.Can Bellatrix emboss Braille on boxes?
Yes, with the optional patented module (patent EP182063) for in-line Braille embossing, with 4 or 5 rows of dots following the Marburg Medium standard (the most widely used in Europe), applicable to multiple box flaps. It’s the solution for pharma cartons compliant with Braille labelling requirements with no additional external processing: embossing happens directly in line during box production, so it doesn’t significantly extend production times compared to a box without Braille.Which sizes is Bellatrix available in?
Three sizes: 60, 90 and 110 cm working width. The choice depends on the box formats you produce most frequently today, but also on your expected growth: Bellatrix’s modularity allows optional modules (MBA, Braille, print control) to be added even after the initial purchase, so you don’t need to configure everything upfront — you can start with the essentials and expand when production genuinely requires it.Does Bellatrix perform print quality control?
Yes, with the optional print control module: a camera scans every blank over its entire width, compares it against a parameterised reference template, and automatically ejects non-conforming ones before they reach the end of the line. It’s particularly useful for those processing boxes with complex prints or brands where even a small print defect is unacceptable (branded packaging, high-end cosmetics) — in sectors where printing is simpler or less critical, this module may be a lower priority than others like Braille.
