Automatic Candle Wick Inserting Machine
The ZONESUN ZS-ACW2 is an automatic candle wick inserting machine that combines wick cutting, metal tab assembly, glue application and wick placement in one system. It supports 1–4 wicks per container, wick lengths of 30–180 mm and an output of up to 2000 pcs/hour.
Servo positioning, pneumatic cleaning and a glue melting unit support container candle production before wax filling. The setup can be customized using customer container and wick samples.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ZS-ACW2 |
| Capacity | Up to 2000 pcs/hour |
| Power | 10 kW |
| Power supply | 220/380 V, 60 Hz, three-phase |
| Wick length | 30–180 mm (customizable) |
| Wicks per container | 1–4 |
| Machine dimensions (L × W × H) | 120 × 60 × 110 cm |
| Weight | 100 kg |
Applications
- Container candles: wick placement in compatible candle jars and vessels before wax filling.
- Multi-wick candles: 1–4 wick layouts matched to the container design.
- Scented and gift candles: repeatable wick preparation for commercial production.
- Private label manufacturing: configured wick placement for customer candle designs.
Machine Details
Automatic Wick Insertion
Combines wick cutting, tab assembly, adhesive application and placement in the candle container.
Pneumatic Cleaning
Compressed air assists tab handling and clears residue around the cutting area.
Servo Positioning
The servo positioning system controls the wick placement location.
Glue Melting Unit
Heats adhesive and supplies it to the tab-gluing section.
Container Accumulation
Collects containers after wick insertion for the next production stage.
Key Features and Benefits
- Integrated wick processing: combines four preparation and placement stages in one automated system.
- Servo-controlled positioning: sets the wick placement location for the configured container.
- Single- and multi-wick production: accommodates 1–4 wicks per container with a suitable setup.
- Adjustable wick preparation: supports the listed 30–180 mm wick length range and customization.
- Adhesive preparation: the glue melter supplies adhesive for bonding tabs to container bases.
- Downstream handling: container accumulation prepares wicked vessels for subsequent processing.
How the Candle Wick Insertion Process Works
- Prepare the container: feed and position the compatible candle vessel.
- Cut the wick: prepare the wick to the selected length.
- Assemble the tab: attach the metal wick tab.
- Apply adhesive: supply melted glue to the tab-gluing section.
- Insert the wick: position the tabbed wick in the container according to the selected layout.
- Collect the container: move the wicked vessel to accumulation for the next production stage.
How to Select Your Wick Inserting Setup
- Container: material, opening size, internal depth, base shape and dimensioned drawings or samples.
- Wick: material, diameter and required cut length.
- Metal tab: tab diameter, thickness and assembly dimensions.
- Wick layout: number of wicks and the desired placement coordinates or spacing.
- Adhesive: glue type and bonding requirements for the container base.
- Production: required containers per hour, power supply and upstream/downstream layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ZS-ACW2 do?
It cuts candle wicks, assembles metal tabs, applies adhesive and inserts the prepared wicks into compatible candle containers.
How many wicks can it insert per container?
The machine supports 1–4 wicks per container with the appropriate configuration and placement layout.
What wick lengths are supported?
The listed wick length range is 30–180 mm, with customization available.
What is the production capacity?
The listed output is up to 2000 pcs/hour.
Can it handle different container shapes?
The setup can be customized according to customer samples. Provide the vessel dimensions, internal base profile and required wick positions for configuration planning.
Does this machine fill candle wax?
It prepares and inserts wicks. Wax filling is a separate production stage requiring suitable filling equipment.
Can it be integrated into a candle production line?
It can be planned as a wick insertion station before wax filling. Share your container transfer layout and required output to coordinate the surrounding equipment.
What should I provide for a quotation?
Send container, wick and metal tab samples or drawings, the wick layout, adhesive requirements and target output through the chat window.
Discuss Your Candle Wick Insertion Project
Use the chat window on this page to share your candle container photos, wick specifications and required number of wicks. Include the placement layout and production target so ZONESUN can propose a suitable configuration and quotation.
