Tape application machine | Borea FPF

Who makes the Borea tape application machine?

The Borea tape application machine is made by Macari-Fidia (Macari S.r.l.), based in Ciriè near Turin, Italy. The company was founded in 1990 and supplies customers in over 30 countries.

Is this the same machine as the Borea FPF flat pile feeder?

Yes, it is the same Borea FPF, described on a second page with the emphasis on tape application. The Borea FPF flat pile feeder page adds the feeder details, the maximum speed and the electrical requirements.

Which tapes can the Borea tape application machine apply?

Its main use is the automatic application of double-sided tape on point-of-sale items, and its page also names silicone tape and tear tape. The applicators decide the tape: Macari-Fidia’s Speedy applies double-sided tape, Speedy TT tear tape and Mistral silicone tape.

What products does the Borea tape application machine handle?

It handles posters of different kinds, courier envelopes and special envelopes, shop displays, stripes and promotional items. For a poster line with the tape on the back of the sheet, read double-sided tape for posters.

How large a sheet can the Borea tape application machine take?

The open format ranges from 140 × 240 mm up to 760 × 1000 mm. Sheets are loaded on a rising pile table, and a register table placed before the double-sided tape head applicators aligns them.

When should I use the Borea instead of a semi-automatic machine?

Use this automatic Borea for bigger quantities, and the Borea MF when the quantities are smaller and a semi-automatic machine is enough. The Borea MF takes sheets of 21 × 21 to 70 × 100 cm.

What should a configuration take into account?

Mention the shape of the product and whether it needs a second pass or a small format. For irregular shapes, a continuous friction feeder such as the one on the Babila FF is often more suitable than a flat pile feeder.

What does it cost to buy a Borea tape application machine?

No price is published for the Borea, because Macari-Fidia builds it to the customer’s requirements and quotes per project. Send the product sample, the sheet format, the tape type and position and the volume you need to [email protected], or use the contact form, to receive a quotation.

Does Macari-Fidia install and service the Borea?

Yes, on request: Macari-Fidia’s own technicians and fitters handle consulting, installation, start-up and staff training on site. Service and maintenance agreements are described on the Aftersales & Spare Parts page.