MASTER BAG 300X

Description:

GUTENBERG MASTER BAG 300X (2026): PPWR-Ready Square-Bottom Paper Bag Machine

Produce square-bottom paper bags at industrial speed while controlling materials, production recipes, traceability, waste and quality documentation.

The GUTENBERG MASTER BAG 300X PPWR-READY EDITION is a fully automatic, roll-fed paper bag machine designed for manufacturers supplying food, bakery, retail, agricultural and industrial packaging markets.

With a production speed of up to 180 bags per minute, the machine combines efficient paper-bag production with the process controls increasingly requested by customers placing packaging on the European Union market.

Contact us for pricing, complete technical specifications, material testing and factory acceptance trials.

Prepare Paper-Bag Production for the EU PPWR

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste—PPWR—entered into force on 11 February 2025 and generally applies from 12 August 2026.

The Regulation covers packaging placed on the EU market regardless of its material or country of origin. It introduces requirements affecting packaging design, material use, recyclability, waste prevention, documentation and supply-chain responsibility.

Paper packaging is not automatically compliant simply because it is made from paper. Coatings, printing inks, adhesives, windows, laminates and other components can affect the recyclability and regulatory status of the finished bag.

The MASTER BAG 300X PPWR-READY EDITION helps manufacturers control these variables and create reliable production evidence.

High-Speed Industrial Paper-Bag Production

The MASTER BAG 300X is engineered for continuous production of square-bottom paper bags without handles.

Its automated roll-fed process supports stable dimensions, consistent gluing and repeatable bag quality while reducing labour requirements, setup losses and material waste.

Main Machine Features

Production speed up to 180 bags per minute

Fully automatic roll-fed production

Fully servo-driven control system

Automatic paper feeding and tension control

Precision tube forming and cutting

Controlled side-seam and bottom gluing

Automatic bottom folding and forming

Automatic stacking and counting

Multilingual HMI touchscreen

Production of printed and unprinted bags

Optional inline flexographic printing unit

Compatibility with approved kraft and coated-paper structures

CE conformity for machinery safety

Machine CE conformity covers machinery safety. It does not establish PPWR conformity for the finished paper bag.

PPWR-Ready Production and Documentation Package

The PPWR-READY EDITION transforms the MASTER BAG 300X from a high-speed converting machine into a controlled production and documentation platform.

Its available functions help manufacturers manage approved packaging specifications, prevent unauthorised material changes and connect every production batch with the materials used.

Material Identification and Traceability

The system can record:

Paper supplier and manufacturer

Paper grade and basis weight

Paper batch or reel number

Coating and primer information

Printing-ink supplier and batch

Adhesive supplier and batch

Window or barrier-material details

Raw-material receiving date

Material approval status

Finished-bag production lot

Barcode or QR-code identification can be added to simplify material registration and production traceability.

Approved-Material Management

An approved-material list can be created for every customer, product or SKU.

The operator can be prevented from starting an approved production recipe when the selected paper, coating, ink, adhesive or other controlled component does not match the authorised specification.

Material substitutions can require supervisor approval and be recorded in the change history.

This supports consistent production and helps prevent unapproved components from entering bags intended for European customers.

Controlled Production Recipes

Password-protected recipes can store:

Customer and product identification

Bag width and cutting length

Bottom dimensions

Paper specification

Production speed

Tension-control settings

Gluing parameters

Printing settings

Inspection requirements

Sampling frequency

Packaging and stacking instructions

Recipe revisions, parameter changes, operator identification and production timestamps can be recorded.

This provides faster and more repeatable changeovers between approved bag formats.

Batch Traceability and Production Reports

Each production batch can be connected to the paper, ink, adhesive, coating and optional window material used during manufacturing.

Available production records can include:

Customer name

Product and SKU

Production order

Date and time

Machine operator

Raw-material batch numbers

Approved recipe version

Produced quantity

Accepted quantity

Rejected quantity

Material consumption

Waste percentage

Inspection results

Corrective-action notes

A batch report can be prepared for internal quality control or submission to the customer.

Waste and Material-Efficiency Monitoring

PPWR places increased attention on packaging prevention and material efficiency. The MASTER BAG 300X can help manufacturers collect production data supporting continuous improvement.

Available monitoring functions include:

Paper consumption

Adhesive consumption

Setup waste

Production waste

Reject quantity

Waste percentage per order

Waste by product or SKU

Comparison between planned and actual consumption

This information can help identify inefficient recipes, excessive glue use, unstable production settings and avoidable material losses.

Integrated Quality-Control Options

The PPWR-READY EDITION can include configurable checks for:

Bag width

Cutting length

Bottom width and geometry

Side-seam integrity

Bottom-glue integrity

Print position and registration

Window or perforation position

Production quantity

Reject quantity

Sampling results

Camera inspection, dimensional sensors and automatic reject functions are available as engineered options.

The required inspection system should be selected according to the bag design, material structure, production speed and customer specifications.

Food-Contact Printing Package

For paper bags intended for food-contact applications, the printing package can be configured for approved inks and controlled printing conditions.

Available controls may include:

Water-based inks where technically suitable

Low-migration inks for relevant applications

Ink supplier declarations

Ink technical data sheets

Ink batch and expiry-date recording

Controlled viscosity and drying parameters

Print-recipe storage

Colour-reference storage

Migration and set-off testing plans

Ink suitability must be assessed using the actual paper, coating, food type, filling process, storage conditions and intended use.

Controlled Adhesive System

The machine can support controlled side-seam and bottom-glue application.

Available functions may include:

Adhesive supplier and batch recording

Glue-pressure monitoring

Temperature or viscosity monitoring where applicable

Low-glue alarms

Application-fault alarms

Glue-consumption monitoring

Cold-glue configuration

Optional hot-glue configuration

Adhesive technical-data and declaration records

The selected adhesive must be approved for the paper structure and intended application.

Coated Paper and Window-Material Control

The MASTER BAG 300X can process approved kraft papers and selected coated-paper structures within the machine’s operating range.

Optional configurations can support:

Bags without windows

Paper-based window solutions

Perforated-window designs

Selected BOPP or PLA film applications

Recording of film type, thickness and weight

Supplier and batch identification

Controls preventing unauthorised film substitution

A plastic or bioplastic window is not automatically compatible with PPWR requirements. The complete bag structure and intended recycling pathway must be assessed.

Suitable Paper-Bag Applications

Food and Dry Goods

Flour, sugar, rice and pasta

Grains and baking mixes

Coffee, tea and spices

Lentils, nuts and dried fruit

Powders and dry ingredients

Bakery and Takeaway

Bread and pastry bags

Cookies and bakery products

Fast-food packaging

Takeaway food bags

Retail and Grocery

Grocery paper bags

Organic-food packaging

Boutique and specialty-store bags

E-commerce packaging

Agriculture and Pet Food

Seeds

Animal feed

Pet-food products

Agricultural powders and mixtures

Herbal, Pharmaceutical and Industrial Products

Herbal preparations

Nutritional powders

Supplements

Hardware and small industrial parts

Material selection must always be evaluated against the product, filling weight, barrier requirements, transport conditions and intended use.

PPWR-Ready Factory Acceptance Test

Final machine acceptance can be performed using the customer’s actual production materials.

The customer should provide:

Intended paper grade and basis weight

Coating or barrier structure

Printing ink

Adhesive

Bag dimensions

Artwork or print reference

Intended filling weight

Finished-bag sample

Required production speed

Customer inspection criteria

The factory acceptance test can confirm:

Dimensional accuracy

Side-seam integrity

Bottom strength and bonding

Print position

Stable production speed

Glue consumption

Material consumption

Waste percentage

Production traceability

Batch-report generation

Successful machine testing confirms the machine’s ability to manufacture the agreed bag specification. It does not replace finished-packaging testing or legal conformity assessment.

Important PPWR Regulatory Statement

The GUTENBERG MASTER BAG 300X is a PPWR-ready production platform.

Final PPWR conformity applies to each finished paper-bag specification and depends on:

The actual paper

Coatings and primers

Printing inks

Adhesives

Windows or barrier materials

Material weights and proportions

Intended product and use

Food-contact requirements

Applicable testing

The intended collection and recycling pathway

Technical documentation

Current EU and national requirements

No machine alone can guarantee that every bag produced on it will conform to PPWR.

Why Choose the MASTER BAG 300X PPWR-READY EDITION?

The machine combines industrial productivity with the control and documentation capabilities required by modern packaging supply chains.

It helps manufacturers:

Increase paper-bag production capacity

Control approved packaging materials

Reduce unauthorised substitutions

Improve batch traceability

Monitor waste and rejects

Standardise production recipes

Document quality inspections

Support technical files for customers

Prepare for evolving European packaging requirements

High-speed production. Controlled materials. Traceable batches. Documented quality.

Request a Quotation or Material Trial

Contact GUTENBERG to receive:

Machine price

Complete technical specifications

PPWR-ready configuration options

Printing and inspection options

Material compatibility review

Customer-material testing

Factory acceptance testing

Installation and training information

Delivery and commercial conditions

Send us your required bag dimensions, paper specification, intended application and production target to receive the recommended MASTER BAG 300X configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MASTER BAG 300X PPWR certified?

PPWR does not certify a paper-bag machine as a substitute for assessing the finished packaging. The MASTER BAG 300X is described as PPWR-ready because it can support controlled materials, traceability, waste monitoring, quality inspection and production documentation.

When does the EU PPWR apply?

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 entered into force on 11 February 2025 and generally applies from 12 August 2026.

Does using kraft paper automatically make a bag PPWR compliant?

No. The complete bag must be assessed, including paper, coatings, inks, adhesives, windows, barriers and other components.

Can the machine produce food-contact paper bags?

Yes, when configured with suitable materials and process controls. The paper, coating, ink and adhesive must be approved for the intended food and conditions of use.

Can the MASTER BAG 300X process coated paper?

The machine can process selected approved coated-paper structures within its operating range. A material trial is recommended before final approval.

What is the maximum production speed?

The MASTER BAG 300X can produce up to 180 bags per minute. Actual speed depends on bag size, paper, coating, printing, glue system and finished-bag quality requirements.

Can production batches be traced?

Yes. The PPWR-ready configuration can connect raw-material batches, approved recipes, operators, production times, quantities, inspection results and finished-bag lots.

Can customer materials be tested before delivery?

Yes. Factory acceptance testing can be completed using the customer’s actual paper, ink, adhesive, coating and target bag specification.

Official Regulatory References

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 — EUR-Lex

Packaging and Packaging Waste — European Commission