Technical Guides
Single Facer Machine: Complete Technical and Buying Guide
In-depth guide to single facer machines covering working principles, types, specifications, and selection criteria for corrugated board production.
The single facer machine is the most critical component of any corrugating line. It determines production speed, board quality, and overall efficiency.
What is a Single Facer Machine?
A single facer forms flat paper into corrugated flutes and bonds a liner sheet to one side.
How it Works
1. Medium paper feeds from roll stand through preheaters
2. Paper passes between corrugating rolls to form flutes
3. Adhesive applied to flute tips
4. Liner bonds to flute tips with heat and pressure
5. Single-face web exits to bridge conveyor
Types of Single Facer Machines
Finger-Type: Traditional design, 80-180 m/min, lower cost
Vacuum-Type: Better flute formation, 150-350 m/min, higher quality
Cassette-Type: Quick-change rolls, fast changeover, premium pricing
Key Specifications
Working Width: 1400-2800mm
Speed: Entry 100-150, Standard 180-250, High-Speed 280-350, Ultra-High 350-450 m/min
Flute Profiles: A (4.8mm), B (2.5mm), C (3.6mm), E (1.2mm), F (0.8mm)
Paper Weight: Medium 90-200 gsm, Liner 100-440 gsm
Heating: Steam (traditional), Electric, Room temperature (Xuegong boiler-free)
Speed Reality
Design speed vs Running speed (75-85% of design) vs Average speed (60-70% of design)
Factors affecting speed: Paper quality, adhesive gel temperature, ambient conditions, operator skill
Xuegong Achievement: In 2017, our boiler-free single facer achieved 300 m/min with flute temp below 100°C.
Selection Criteria
1. Required speed matched to production volume
2. Flute profiles for current and future needs
3. Paper weight handling capability
4. Heating system - boiler-free saves 60% energy
5. After-sales support and spare parts
Contact Xuegong for single facer machine consultation.
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