The SASIB Boxer is one of the most widely deployed cigarette box wrapping machines in the global tobacco industry. Manufactured by SASIB S.p.A., a Coesia Group company, the SASIB Boxer is the downstream machine that takes finished cigarette packs from the packing line and wraps them into retail-ready cartons of 10 or 20 packs. Understanding what the SASIB Boxer actually does, where it sits in the production line, and how its specifications compare to other cigarette box wrapping machines is essential for any factory buyer specifying or upgrading a complete cigarette production line. This guide provides verified specifications, a clear explanation of how the SASIB Boxer works, how it compares to other machines in the SASIB range, refurbished market pricing, and USA sourcing guidance.
What Is the SASIB Boxer?
The SASIB Boxer is a cigarette box wrapping machine, also called a carton boxer or carton wrapper in the tobacco industry. It is important to understand that the SASIB Boxer is not a cigarette packing machine in the same way as the SASIB 3000, 5000, or 6000. Those machines take individual cigarettes and pack them into retail packs, soft cup or hinge-lid. The SASIB Boxer takes those finished retail packs and wraps them into cartons of 10 or 20 packs for distribution.
This means the SASIB Boxer operates at the end of the cigarette packing line, after the cigarette packer and after the cellophaner or overwrapper. It is the final stage of the packaging process before cartons enter the distribution chain. For a complete overview of where each machine sits in the full production line, see our guide to Cigarette Production Line Equipment: From Raw Tobacco to Finished Pack.
The SASIB Boxer handles the carton boxing process with full automation, receiving finished cigarette packs, grouping them into the correct carton configuration, wrapping the carton blank around the group, folding and sealing all panels, and discharging the finished sealed carton to the downstream conveyor. It operates at 25 boxes per minute, a throughput matched to high-speed cigarette packing lines operating at 400 to 500 packs per minute with 20-pack cartons.
SASIB Boxer: Full Verified Specifications
The following specifications are verified from Orchid Tobacco’s SASIB Boxer product page and cross-referenced against multiple industry sources, May 2026.
| Machine type | Cigarette box wrapping machine — carton boxer |
| Production speed | 25 boxes per minute (bpm) |
| Power requirement | 6 KVA |
| Air pressure requirement | 0.1 m³/min |
| Operation | Fully automated — electric drive |
| Accuracy | High precision folding, packing, and sealing |
| Pack input | Finished cigarette packs from packing machine |
| Output | Wrapped cartons of 10 or 20 cigarette packs |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance design |
| Status | Widely available new and refurbished — verified 2026 |
How the SASIB Boxer Works: The Box Wrapping Process
Stage 1 — Pack infeed: Finished cigarette packs arrive from the upstream cellophaner or overwrapper on the infeed conveyor. The SASIB Boxer’s infeed system groups packs into the correct configuration for carton filling, typically 10 packs in a single layer or 20 packs in two layers of 10.
Stage 2 — Carton blank erection: A pre-printed carton blank is fed from the blank magazine, erected into the open carton shape by the blank erection mechanism, and positioned at the filling station. The SASIB Boxer’s precise folding and sealing mechanisms ensure consistent blank erection at 25 bpm without deformation or misalignment.
Stage 3 — Pack insertion: The grouped cigarette packs are inserted into the erected carton at the filling station. Pack alignment and insertion accuracy are critical, misaligned packs cause carton deformation and downstream rejection. The SASIB Boxer’s fully automated electric drive system maintains consistent insertion precision at rated speed.
Stage 4 — Carton closing and sealing: The carton flaps are folded and sealed in sequence, base flaps first, then side panels, then top flaps. Hot melt adhesive is applied to the sealing surfaces. The sealed carton is compressed through the sealing section to ensure adhesive bond formation before discharge.
Stage 5 — Carton discharge: Sealed finished cartons are discharged to the downstream conveyor for transfer to the case packer or palletizer. The SASIB Boxer’s output at 25 bpm provides 1,500 cartons per hour at full speed — sufficient for high-volume distribution operations.
Where the SASIB Boxer Fits in the Production Line
Understanding the SASIB Boxer’s position in the production line is important for any factory buyer specifying a complete cigarette manufacturing setup. The sequence is:
- Cigarette maker — produces cigarette rods at 4,000 to 10,000+ cpm
- Filter attachment — attaches filters to cigarette rods
- Tray filler — deposits finished cigarettes into trays for transport to packing line
- Cigarette packer — packs individual cigarettes into retail packs at 300 to 500 ppm
- Cellophaner or overwrapper — wraps retail packs in cellulose film
- SASIB Boxer — groups finished packs and wraps them into cartons of 10 or 20
- Case packer — packs cartons into shipping cases
- Palletizer — stacks shipping cases on pallets for distribution
The SASIB Boxer sits at position 6 in this sequence. It is not optional for factories distributing through retail channels, without it, carton boxing must be done manually, which is slow and expensive at scale. For a full breakdown of every stage and machine in the production line, see our guide to How a Cigarette Production Line Works: Step-by-Step Process.
SASIB Boxer vs SASIB Range: Understanding the Difference
A common source of confusion for buyers is the relationship between the SASIB Boxer and the other machines in the SASIB range. The table below clarifies exactly what each machine does and where it sits in the production line.
| Feature | SASIB Boxer | SASIB 3000 | SASIB 5000 | SASIB 6000 |
| Machine type | Box wrapper | Soft packer | Soft packer (100mm) | Soft + hinge-lid packer |
| Speed | 25 bpm | 400 ppm | 500 ppm | 500 ppm |
| Position in line | After packer | Packing stage | Packing stage | Packing stage |
| Pack format | Carton of 10/20 | Soft pack | 100mm soft pack | Soft pack + hinge-lid |
| Power | 6 KVA | 18 kW | 20 kW | 20+ kW |
| Best for | High-volume carton wrapping | Entry-mid scale | 100mm format lines | Mid-high scale mixed format |
The key point is that the SASIB Boxer works alongside the SASIB 3000, 5000, and 6000, not instead of them. A complete packing line for a mid-to-high volume factory would typically include a SASIB packer (3000, 5000, or 6000) followed by a cellophaner, then the SASIB Boxer for carton wrapping. For full specifications of the SASIB packing machines, see our guides to the SASIB 6000 Cigarette Packing Machine and the SASIB 5000 Packing Machine.
Speed Matching: How the SASIB Boxer Fits Your Line
At 25 bpm the SASIB Boxer packs 1,500 cartons per hour. To understand whether this matches your production line, calculate your packer’s output in packs per minute and divide by your carton pack count:
- SASIB 3000 at 400 ppm with 20-pack cartons: 400 / 20 = 20 cartons per minute — within SASIB Boxer capacity
- SASIB 5000 at 500 ppm with 20-pack cartons: 500 / 20 = 25 cartons per minute — exactly at SASIB Boxer rated speed
- SASIB 6000 at 500 ppm with 20-pack cartons: 500 / 20 = 25 cartons per minute — exactly at SASIB Boxer rated speed
- SASIB 6000 at 500 ppm with 10-pack cartons: 500 / 10 = 50 cartons per minute — EXCEEDS SASIB Boxer capacity ❌ — two Boxers or a higher-speed carton wrapper needed
This calculation is critical before specifying a SASIB Boxer. If your packing line produces 10-pack cartons at high speed, the SASIB Boxer at 25 bpm may not be sufficient and a higher-capacity carton boxer should be evaluated.
Buying a SASIB Boxer: New vs Refurbished
New SASIB Boxer: Available through Coesia’s North American distribution and service network. New machines carry full SASIB warranty and OEM commissioning support. Contact Coesia North America for current pricing and lead times.
Refurbished SASIB Boxer: A strong secondary market exists for the SASIB Boxer given its large global installed base. Specialist tobacco machinery dealers in the USA and internationally regularly list refurbished SASIB Boxer units. Refurbished pricing typically ranges from $8,000 to $25,000 depending on age, condition, and reconditioning scope, making it one of the most accessible pieces of tobacco line equipment available used.
What to verify before buying a refurbished SASIB Boxer:
- Confirm the hot melt adhesive system is fully functional, nozzles, temperature control, and adhesive flow rate
- Check the blank erection mechanism for cam wear and folder plate condition
- Verify the infeed conveyor belt and pack grouping mechanism for wear
- Check the sealing section compression rollers for consistent pressure
- Confirm the electrical system is in good condition, 6 KVA power requirement
- Request a full-speed test at 25 bpm on your specific blank specification before accepting
For a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection framework applicable to all refurbished tobacco machinery, see our guide to New vs Refurbished Cigarette Manufacturing Machines.
SASIB Boxer Availability in the USA
The SASIB Boxer is available in the USA through both new and refurbished channels. Coesia maintains a direct North American service presence covering SASIB equipment including the Boxer. For refurbished units, specialist tobacco machinery dealers in the USA and internationally offer SASIB Boxer machines from factory upgrades and line reconfiguration. For guidance on identifying and vetting SASIB dealers and specialist suppliers in the USA, see our procurement guide: How to Source Cigarette Machinery Suppliers in the USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SASIB Boxer?
The SASIB Boxer is a cigarette box wrapping machine manufactured by SASIB S.p.A., a Coesia Group company. It takes finished cigarette packs from the packing line and wraps them into retail cartons of 10 or 20 packs at a speed of 25 boxes per minute. It operates after the cigarette packer and cellophaner in the production line, not instead of them.
Is the SASIB Boxer a cigarette packing machine?
No. The SASIB Boxer is a cigarette box wrapping machine, also called a carton boxer. Cigarette packing machines like the SASIB 3000, 5000, and 6000 pack individual cigarettes into retail packs. The SASIB Boxer takes those finished retail packs and wraps them into cartons of 10 or 20 packs for distribution. They are different machines that work in sequence in the production line.
What is the speed of the SASIB Boxer?
The SASIB Boxer operates at 25 boxes per minute. At 20-pack cartons this equates to 500 packs per minute input, exactly matched to the output of a SASIB 5000 or SASIB 6000 packing machine. At 10-pack cartons the Boxer needs to process 50 cartons per minute, which exceeds its rated capacity, meaning two units or a higher-speed boxer would be required.
How much power does the SASIB Boxer use?
The SASIB Boxer operates on a power requirement of 6 KVA with an air pressure requirement of 0.1 m³/min. This is one of the lower power consumption requirements in the tobacco packaging line, making it an efficient addition to any production setup.
Is the SASIB Boxer available refurbished in the USA?
Yes. The SASIB Boxer has a strong secondary market globally and in the USA. Its large installed base means refurbished units are regularly available from factory upgrades and line reconfigurations. Refurbished SASIB Boxer machines typically range from $8,000 to $25,000 depending on age and condition, making it one of the most cost-accessible tobacco line machines available used.
What cigarette packing machine works with the SASIB Boxer?
The SASIB Boxer works downstream of any cigarette packing machine whose output matches its 25 bpm capacity. It is most commonly paired with SASIB 3000, SASIB 5000, and SASIB 6000 packing machines, as well as HLP packing machines. The key requirement is that the upstream packer’s output in packs per minute, divided by the carton pack count, does not exceed 25 cartons per minute.
What is the difference between SASIB Boxer and SASIB 6000?
The SASIB 6000 is a cigarette packing machine, it takes individual cigarettes and packs them into retail soft packs or hinge-lid packs at 500 packs per minute. The SASIB Boxer is a box wrapping machine, it takes those finished retail packs and wraps them into cartons of 10 or 20 packs at 25 boxes per minute. They are different machines at different stages of the production line and are typically used together, not as alternatives to each other.
Summary
The SASIB Boxer is an essential downstream machine for any tobacco factory distributing through retail channels. Its 25 bpm throughput, low power consumption, fully automated operation, and strong refurbished market availability make it one of the most practical and cost-effective carton boxing solutions in the tobacco industry. For factory buyers building or upgrading a complete cigarette production line, the SASIB Boxer completes the packaging sequence from individual cigarette to retail-ready carton. For a complete overview of the SASIB product range and how SASIB fits within the global tobacco machinery landscape, see our Industrial Cigarette Machinery Brands: Complete Manufacturer Guide. And for a complete view of all cigarette machinery types and how they connect, see our Cigarette Making Machines: The Complete Buyer’s Guide.
