Facial Tissue Machine Price: Fully Automatic Box & Soft Facial Tissue Converting Line | NRC MACHINE
Facial tissue machine — also referred to as a facial tissue paper machine — is a complete converting system that processes parent tissue paper rolls into finished facial tissue paper for daily household use and supermarket retail. This fully automatic production line combines folding, log saw cutting, and box/soft packing in one continuous workflow, replacing the traditional single-machine, multi-operator, low-output production model.
Designed and built by Qingdao New Richuan Precision Machine Co., Ltd (also named as NRC MACHINE), this Facial Tissue Machine is positioned as a practical entry-level investment for small and medium-sized tissue producers, with particular suitability for startup owners in South Africa and other emerging markets.
1. What Is a Facial Tissue Paper Converting Line?
A facial tissue paper converting line takes jumbo parent tissue rolls as the raw material and delivers retail-ready folded facial tissue — both box-drawn (“box pumping”) and soft-drawn (“soft pumping”) tissue. The workflow runs continuously: parent rolls are fed into the folding machine, where the web is unwound, embossed (optional), slit, and folded into the standard facial tissue format; the folded log is then transferred automatically to a log saw cutting machine that trims it into uniform-length stacks; finally, an automatic packing machine erects the box, loads the stacks, applies hot-melt glue, and seals the carton.
The entire line is PLC-controlled and operated through a touch screen, which reduces direct manual handling and lowers the chance of repeated product contamination.
2. Facial Tissue Machine Price & FOB Quotation
The FOB price (China main port) of this fully automatic facial tissue machine line is US$50,000 to US$60,000. The final figure depends on the buyer-selected configuration:
- Embossing type: steel-to-steel embossing or steel-to-rubber embossing (pattern specified by buyer)
- Fragrance device: manual spraying or automatic spraying
- Raw paper horizontal movement: automatic or manual control
- Packing variant: automatic box packing (standard) or soft-pack packing (quoted separately)
The quoted price covers the folding machine, the single-channel log saw cutting machine, and the automatic box packing machine. The customer supplies the 3 HP air compressor (minimum 5 kg/cm² air pressure) and the parent tissue paper rolls. Ocean freight, South African import duties, VAT (15%), inland delivery, and on-site installation are quoted separately based on the destination port (Durban or Cape Town).
3. Why This Line Suits South African SME Tissue Startups
South Africa has a steady consumer demand for affordable boxed facial tissue through supermarkets, independent grocery stores, spaza shops, hotels, restaurants, and offices. For a local SME owner, importing finished tissue from overseas exposes the business to currency fluctuations, shipping delays, and thin margins. Investing in a local converting line lets the buyer import low-cost Рулоны родительской ткани and convert them into finished branded tissue domestically. This NRC MACHINE line is sized for that opportunity:
- Capital-light entry: the US$50k–60k FOB range is designed for SME budgets rather than large conglomerates.
- Compact footprint: roughly 6,370 mm long folding section plus separate saw and packing units, fitting a standard small workshop.
- Low labor dependence: one operator can oversee the whole line, materially cutting labor cost per case.
- Hygiene and quality: closed, automated transfer reduces repeated human contact and contamination risk.
- Proven export track record: NRC MACHINE equipment already serves the domestic Chinese market and is exported to Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, and is now being extended into African markets.
4. Core Machine Features
- Improved product quality and output compared with legacy single-machine setups
- Reduced labor costs through automatic cutting, sorting, and packing
- Reduced chance of multiple contamination of the product during transfer
- PLC control with touch-screen HMI and double servo drive where applicable
- Optional steel-to-steel or steel-to-rubber embossing; optional fragrance spraying
- Pneumatic point slitting; automatic lubrication of key parts; synchronous belt drive
- Dislocation counting mode for accurate stack counting
5. Main Components & Technical Parameters
The production line consists of three integrated main units. Detailed specifications are listed below.
5.1 Square Facial Tissue Folding Machine (7 Lines)
Параметр | Технические характеристики |
Unfolded product size | 210 mm × 180 mm |
Ширина родительского рулона | 1,400 mm |
Folded size | 210 mm × 90 mm |
Applicable raw paper weight | 12–40 г/м² |
Inner diameter of base paper core | 76,2 мм |
Скорость производства | 0–130 м/мин |
Procedure control | Управление ПЛК |
Embossing device | Steel-to-steel or steel-to-rubber embossing (buyer’s choice); pneumatic separation; pattern specified by buyer |
Fragrance device | Manual spraying or automatic spraying (buyer’s choice) |
Horizontal movement of raw paper | Automatic or manual control |
Slitting device | Pneumatic point cut |
Lubrication device | Automatic lubrication of key parts |
Система привода | Synchronous belt drive |
Counting system | Dislocation counting mode |
Главный двигатель | 5.5–11 kW |
Vacuum pump | 11–32 kW |
Air compressor | 3 HP; small air pressure 5 kg/cm² (supplied by customer) |
Equipment size (L × W × H) | 6,370 × (1,780–2,080) × 2,130 mm |
Machine weight | Approx. 7,000 kg |
5.2 Automatic Log Saw Cutting Machine (Single Channel)
Параметр | Технические характеристики |
Модель | Single-channel log saw |
Сырье | Facial tissue, core or coreless tissue paper roll (without embossing) |
Raw material roll — length | 50–230 mm |
Raw material roll — diameter | 120 мм |
Точность резки | ±0,5 мм |
Система управления | PLC; double servo motor drive; touch-screen operation |
Sharpening system | Автоматические и регулируемые |
Round blade diameter | Ø610 mm |
Up & down movement | Hand-wheel adjustment |
Мощность | AC 380 V, 50 Hz, 11.5 kW |
Давление воздуха | 0,5 МПа |
Dust removal device | Фиксированный войлочный пылесборник |
Скорость производства | 100–130 cuts/min |
5.3 Automatic Facial Tissue Packing Machine (Box Packing)
Параметр | Технические характеристики |
Расчетная скорость | 20–30 packages/min |
Packing specification — length | 100–290 mm |
Packing specification — width | 70–150 mm |
Packing specification — height | 150–170 mm |
Склеивание | Hot-melt glue |
Programmable control | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) |
Box unwrapping | Vacuum suction |
Пневматическая система | Pressure 5–6 kg/cm² |
Electricity power | 380 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase |
Производитель | NRC MACHINE (Qingdao New Richuan Precision Machine Co., Ltd) |
6. End-to-End Production Workflow
- Load parent tissue rolls (up to 1,400 mm width, 12–40 gsm, 76.2 mm inner core).
- Unwind, optional embossing, and pneumatic point slitting on the folding machine.
- Fold into 210 × 90 mm stacked tissue across 7 lanes.
- Automatic transfer and dislocation counting of the folded log.
- Log saw cut the log into fixed-length stacks at ±0.5 mm precision.
- Automatic box erecting (vacuum suction), stack loading, hot-melt gluing, and sealing.
- Finished boxed facial tissue ready for outer carton packing and retail distribution.
7. About the Manufacturer — NRC MACHINE
Qingdao New Richuan Precision Machine Co., Ltd (NRC MACHINE) is a China-based manufacturer of tissue converting equipment, located in Qingdao, Shandong. The company designs and supplies folding, cutting, and packing lines for facial tissue, toilet roll, and related paper-converting products. Its equipment serves the domestic Chinese market and is exported to Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, winning consistent feedback from new and repeat customers.
Производитель | Циндао Нью Ричуань Прецизионные машины Лтд (NRC MACHINE) |
Связаться с | +86 15254213289 (WhatsApp / WeChat) |
Электронная почта | james@nrcmachine.com |
Сайт | https://nrcmachine.com |
Standard trade term | FOB Qingdao; CIF / DDP to South African ports available on request |
8. Часто задаваемые вопросы (FAQ))
Q1:What is the FOB price of a fully automatic facial tissue machine line?
A1:The FOB China main port price is US$50,000–60,000 for the complete folding + log saw + box packing line, depending on embossing type, fragrance option, raw-paper movement control, and packing configuration. Ocean freight, South African import duties, VAT, and installation are quoted separately.
Q2:What is the minimum order quantity?
A2:One complete production line. NRC MACHINE supplies the whole line as an integrated system rather than individual standalone machines.
Q3:What raw materials and utilities must I prepare in South Africa?
A3:Parent tissue paper rolls (12–40 gsm, up to 1,400 mm width, 76.2 mm inner core), cardboard boxes, hot-melt glue, and a 3 HP air compressor delivering at least 5 kg/cm² air pressure. The air compressor is not included in the machine price. Power supply should be 380 V / 50 Hz 3-phase; voltage adaptation for other grids can be discussed when ordering.
Q4:What is the actual production output?
A4:The folding line runs up to 130 m/min; the log saw cuts at 100–130 cuts/min; the box packing machine runs at 20–30 packs/min. Effective finished output depends on ply count, folded size, sheets per box, and line-staffing efficiency.
Q5:Do you provide installation and operator training overseas, including South Africa?
A5:Yes. NRC MACHINE can arrange engineer dispatch to South Africa for installation, commissioning, and operator training; travel cost, visa, and accommodation terms are confirmed per order. Remote video guidance is also available as a lower-cost option.
Q6:What payment and trade terms are available?
A6:Standard terms are FOB Qingdao with T/T payment (typical deposit + balance before shipment). CIF to Durban or Cape Town, can be quoted on request; multi-currency settlement support is available.
Q7:Can the line produce soft-pack tissue in addition to boxed tissue?
A7:The base configuration described uses automatic box packing. A soft-pack packing variant can be quoted separately — please specify whether your target product is box-drawn, soft-drawn, or both when requesting a quotation.
