Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Americas, Inc. (MHIA) Corrugating Machinery Division is pleased to announce the successful startup of North America’s first MPF-MII Prefeeder, its latest advancement in enhancing front-of-line efficiency in corrugated box plants. Designed for seamless integration with high-speed top printing FFGs, including MHIA’s flagship EVOL 84 and EVOL 100, the MPF-MII delivers continuous, stable sheet feeding that reduces downtime and maximizes throughput for demanding production environments.
The MPF-MII represents MHIA’s commitment to advancing corrugated box plant technology through high-performance equipment. With its robust design, the MPF-MII achieves stable stacking, feeding, and first bundling through a series of engineered features, including a middle hopper, swing conveyor, and independent drive ejection belt. Capable of handling both singlewall and doublewall sheets, the prefeeder also boasts a lifting device that reverses sheet stacks, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operation.
“Our customers rely on us for solutions that directly address production challenges, and the MPF-MII does exactly that,” said Christine Little, Director of Sales for MHIA Corrugating Machinery Division. “MHIA’s research shows that nearly half of equipment downtime stems from issues with ancillary equipment, with older prefeeders contributing significantly to these interruptions. By introducing the MPF-MII, we’re providing a highly reliable, next-generation prefeeder that minimizes downtime, empowering our customers to run continuous, efficient operations and maximize output.”
With a maximum sheet speed of 400 boxes per minute, the MPF-MII aligns with the EVOL’s high-output capabilities, reinforcing MHIA’s dedication to offering complete solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the corrugated packaging industry. A second MPF-MII installation is slated for early 2025, further solidifying MHIA’s position as a leader in innovative, customer-driven solutions for corrugated box manufacturing.