American International Machinery, Inc. (AIM), the exclusive supplier for the Signature brand of converting equipment for the paperboard and corrugated industries, is pleased to announce their partnership as the authorized distributor in North America for the Tünkers FAS 480 semi-automatic packer.
What Is the Tünkers FAS 480?
The FAS 480 is a semi-automatic packing system designed to streamline the carton packing process after folding and gluing. It is ideal for facilities seeking increased efficiency for easier packaging by the operator, increasing output by up to 50%.
Key Benefits of the Tünkers FAS 480 Semi-Automatic Packer
Increases Folder Gluer Productivity
With speeds up to 20 cycles per minute, the FAS 480 keeps pace with high-performance folder gluer lines, reducing bottlenecks and manual labor.
Compact, User-Friendly Design
Its compact footprint and intuitive interface make the FAS 480 ideal for packaging environments where space is limited and ease of operation is essential. Operators control the carton flow speed directly from the packaging machine and have the option to turn the carton to the right or left as it exits the gluer for easier packaging.
Designed for Folding Carton & Corrugated Applications
Whether you're handling folding cartons or corrugated boxes, this semi-automatic packer adapts to various product sizes and specifications. The FAS 480 supports all standard folding boxes of solid board, E-Flute, and B-Flute including straight line, 4&6 corner, and crash-lock cartons. It can handle boxes with a minimum size of 40mm up to a maximum of 420mm wide by 480mm long.
Why AIM and Tünkers Make a Great Partnership
At AIM, our goal is to offer equipment solutions that align with our customers’ real-world needs—whether that means staying within budget or boosting output. Partnering with Tünkers allows us to expand our product offering with reliable automation that fits a wide range of production environments.
The FAS 480 semi-automatic packer is not only a cost-effective step toward automation, but it's also designed to seamlessly integrate with most existing folder gluers. This gives our customers more flexibility to enhance their packaging lines without the need for a complete system overhaul. Whether you're running short, mid, or high-volume jobs, this partnership ensures you have options that scale with your operation.
“We are very pleased to partner with Tünkers, a second generation, family owned company that values innovation and customer needs just as we do,” states Kevin Koplin, managing director for AIM. “The FAS 480 is an efficient and reliable semi automatic packer that will be a fantastic option for many of our customers looking to increase productivity on existing equipment.”
Ready to Automate Your End-of-Line Packing?
Whether you are a folding carton converter, a corrugated packaging manufacturer, or an operation looking to scale up efficiency, the Tünkers FAS 480 offers a smart and scalable solution. For more information on the Tünkers FAS 480 semi automatic packer, contact AIM at sales@americanintl.com or 414.764.3223. Video of the FAS 480 can be viewed here.
About American International Machinery
American International Machinery (AIM) is a second generation, family owned business that provides a comprehensive line of products and support services for the paperboard and corrugated converting industry including new, remanufactured, and used equipment. AIM established the Signature brand of folder gluers as one of the top brands of equipment in the industry and prides itself on the versatility and affordability the line offers. AIM excels in efficient customer service along with customizable equipment options specific to the unique needs of our customers.
About Tünkers
TÜNKERS Maschinenbau GmbH is a family business in the second generation and is a factory equipment supplier and, together with its subsidiaries – with approximately 1.200 employees worldwide – including Germany, England, France, Spain, Brazil, the USA, China and India, i.e. everywhere where the automotive industry is strong. The company has a broad product range that shapes automation technology in the body shop in the industrial robot environment with the topics of clamping, positioning, traversing, forming, conveying, gripping, turning, welding and transporting.
TÜNKERS is a company that is always on the lookout for new markets and new products, true to the company's own slogan “Inventive spirit in series." a new product idea is born every day and a new product is developed every week. This is also reflected in the more than 300 patents in Germany and abroad, which safeguard the know-how of the group of companies.