Corrugated carton line from China: machines, output and investment

By I&R Group, Jiaxing. Reviewed October 3, 2026.

A line to make corrugated board and convert it into printed, die-cut and glued boxes, from the single facer to the folder-gluer. Sized by board width and speed.

Machines in the line: Paper and corrugated box machines
Output: Board at up to 300 m/min on a full line; box makers from about 400 boxes/hour
Power: About 16 kW for a small machine; 80–255 kW for a full line at speed
Space: A full corrugator is a large, long installation; standalone converting machines fit a smaller plant
Staff: 4–10 per shift on a full line
Lead time: About 45–90 days to build, plus sea freight and clearance
Investment (FOB, indicative): USD 26,000–66,000 for individual converting machines; USD 150,000–2,000,000 for a complete 3/5/7-ply line (indicative)

Output, power and investment are indicative ranges that vary with scale. We confirm the exact figures for your line in the quote. · Range source: Made-in-China — corrugated carton production line prices

Questions buyers ask

Full corrugator or just converting?

If you buy board, you only need the converting machines (printer-slotter, die-cutter, folder-gluer). If you make your own board, you add the corrugator. We quote the setup that matches your volume.

How many layers?

3-ply covers most boxes; 5 and 7-ply are for heavy-duty packaging. The line is built for the flutes and ply you sell.

Want a landed price for your machine?

Send your specs and quantity. We quote FOB or delivered within two business days.

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