Rigel, the folder gluer for large-sized folding carton
Rigel is Vega’s high-performance folder gluer for large sizes, positioned in the high-end market segment. It is born with motorised conveyors as standard and is available in two sizes — 145 and 170 cm — to meet the needs of the solid/compact board market (300-1200 gsm) and the corrugated board market up to EB flute.
Performance in any production scenario
Rigel is designed to guarantee high performance in any production context, in terms of output and changeover time. It is the machine for those who process large formats continuously and cannot afford downtime between runs.
Autonomy and efficiency
Rigel is designed to achieve the best combination of quality and performance in blank processing: the approach to the machine is intuitive thanks to the VIS2 system (second-generation Vega Integrated System), standard across the whole range. The electronics assist the start-up process by automatically setting up the machine for the box being glued and visually walk the operator step by step through the operations to perform. Born with Industry 4.0, the machine exchanges production data with company ERPs, maximising its integration into the production process.
Technical summary
- Materials: solid/compact board 300-1200 gsm; corrugated board up to EB flute
- Sizes: 145, 170 cm
- Conveyors: motorised as standard
- Control: VIS2 system (second generation), standard
- Connectivity: data exchange with company ERPs, Industry 4.0 native
- Segment: high-end, high performance and fast changeovers
Machine sections and modules
Introduction. Feeder with banks of independently motorised vacuum belts, “Smart Feeding” functions for blanks with special shapes, touch button controls for feeding and running parameters.
MBA — blank alignment (optional). Simplifies machine set-up, guaranteeing ideal left or right alignment of the blank, even with high-grip introduction belts.
E-commerce module (optional). Passing section for e-commerce boxes equipped for the application of adhesive tapes.
Folding module. Section with three motorised conveyors for folding front and back flaps of crash lock bottom or 4/6 corner boxes.
Gluing section. A pneumatic bridge supports the glue group from the top of the machine, computerisable to reduce set-up times.
Closing section. Three-conveyor section with independently motorised upper folding belts (optional) with a pair of built-in creasers; containment leather belt and centre conveyor longitudinally displaceable. Lateral squaring unit and suction group optional.
Extraction module. For machines equipped with quality control, ejects the single blank from the line via extraction belts.
Output and pressing section. Transfer to the motorised pressure belt with overhead belts under the pneumatic pressure section, electropneumatic and spray counting of processed boxes, squaring system for correct gluing of crash lock bottom boxes. Controlled from a touch station and radio-frequency remote control; the entire section can be computerised to minimise changeover times.
Technical specifications
| CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE / TECHNICAL DATA | RIGEL GT 145 | RIGEL GT 170 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUSTELLATO APERTO / OPEN BLANK | max mm min mm min* mm | 1470 295 195 | 1720 295 195 |
| FUSTELLATO CHIUSO / FOLDED BLANK | max mm min mm min* mm | 725 140 90 | 850 140 90 |
| ALTEZZA / BLANK LENGTH | max mm min mm | 1100 100 | 1100 100 |
| MATERIALE LAVORATO / CONVERTIBLE MATERIAL | g/m² 300 : 1200 N-F-E-B-C-A-EB-EF | ||
| SPESSORE SCATOLA PIEGATA / THICKNESS FOLDED BOX | max 25 mm | ||
| ROMPIPIEGA / PREFOLDING SECTION | 150° | ||
| VELOCITÀ / SPEED | m/min | 20 ÷ 250 | |
| MOTORE A VELOCITÀ VARIABILE / VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR | kW | max 7,5 | |
| ARIA COMPRESSA / COMPRESSED AIR | bar | 6 | |
| PESO NETTO / NET WEIGHT | kN | 180 | 190 |
| *Con dispositivo astucci piccoli / *With minimum folding boxes device | |||
Frequently asked questions
Which sizes is Rigel available in?
Rigel is Vega’s folder gluer dedicated to large formats: available in two sizes, 145 and 170 cm, for solid/compact board from 300 to 1200 gsm and corrugated board up to EB flute. It’s the right choice if you process large-sized boxes with high production continuity — if your formats are medium-small instead, machines like Bellatrix or Aquila offer an investment better proportioned to your actual needs.What does it mean that Rigel is Industry 4.0 native?
It means Rigel exchanges production data directly with company ERPs without needing additional integrations, letting you monitor productivity, downtime and processing cycles in real time from the same management systems you already use in your company. In practice, this translates into two concrete benefits: access to Industry 4.0-related tax incentives where applicable (check specific requirements with your tax advisor), and a more immediate view of any production bottlenecks, since folder gluer data integrates with the rest of the line’s data.What is Rigel’s VIS2 system?
It’s the second generation of the Vega Integrated System, the electronic control system that assists machine start-up by automatically setting processing parameters based on the box to be produced, and guides the operator step by step through the operations via a touch interface. Compared to a traditional control system, it reduces training time for new operators and limits setup errors during production changeovers — a practical advantage especially if your line handles different formats within the same working day.Does Rigel have motorised conveyors as standard?
Yes — unlike other machines in the Vega range where they are optional, Rigel has motorised conveyors as standard across the whole machine. This means you don’t need to factor them in as an extra cost at the quotation stage: they’re already included in the base configuration, designed for the high productivity that characterises the market segment Rigel serves.
