Fully Automatic Dual-Lane PE Glove Bag Making Machine

A PE glove bag making machine is a specialised bag making machine that produces disposable polyethylene gloves worn directly on the hand. Unlike standard bag making machines that produce flat or shaped carrier bags, a glove bag machine uses a copper forming mold to heat-seal the film into a glove outline — fingers, thumb and wrist edge — before cutting the finished glove from the film web.

The LayerQuestar LQ-2LG-500 is a fully automatic dual-lane version of this machine, running two production lanes simultaneously to produce up to 400 gloves per minute combined. The output is a single-use PE glove suitable for food handling, supermarket self-service, beauty treatments and non-sterile medical auxiliary tasks.

A single-lane glove bag machine produces one glove per machine cycle, with a maximum output of up to 200 pcs/min on a single production track. A dual-lane machine like the LQ-2LG-500 runs two independent production tracks in parallel within the same machine frame — producing two gloves per cycle and doubling combined output to up to 400 pcs/min.

The practical advantage is that the dual-lane machine delivers twice the output for the same floor footprint, the same power connection and the same operator headcount as a single-lane machine. For buyers targeting high-volume markets — supermarket chains, food service distributors or large-scale OEM glove production — the dual-lane configuration is the more cost-efficient choice per glove produced.

At maximum rated speed of 200 pcs/min per lane, the LQ-2LG-500 produces 400 gloves per minute combined across both lanes. Over an 8-hour shift at maximum speed, that equates to 192,000 gloves per shift.

At a typical operating speed of 150 pcs/min per lane — accounting for film roll changes, minor adjustments and normal operating variation — combined output is 300 pcs/min, or approximately 144,000 gloves per 8-hour shift. All figures are individual glove counts; gloves are produced one at a time, not in pairs.

The LQ-2LG-500 processes polyethylene film in the 8–20 micron (0.008–0.020 mm) thickness range. Three material types are compatible: HDPE (high-density polyethylene), LDPE (low-density polyethylene) and LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene).

HDPE at 8–12 microns is the most common choice for food service and supermarket gloves — it produces a thin, slightly crinkly glove at the lowest material cost per unit. LDPE at 12–18 microns produces a softer, more flexible glove preferred for beauty treatments and applications requiring better dexterity. The 8 micron lower limit is notably thin — reliable processing at this thickness requires the active static elimination system that the LQ-2LG-500 includes as standard.

Yes. Copper glove molds are available in S, M, L and XL sizes and can be customised to your specific glove dimensions at order stage. The machine ships with 2 pairs of copper molds — one active set installed and one spare set. Switching between glove sizes requires a mold changeover that takes approximately 30 minutes with a trained operator.

Additional mold sets for other sizes can be ordered at any time after machine delivery. Provide your required glove width (240–300 mm) and length (200–350 mm) and LayerQuestar will manufacture the corresponding mold set. Lead time for custom mold orders is typically 2–4 weeks.

Disposable PE glove bags are used across four primary industries. Food service is the largest market — commercial kitchens, catering operations and food processing lines use high volumes of thin HDPE gloves for food contact hygiene. Retail and supermarket chains use them in produce sections and deli counters, dispensed from wall-mounted roll holders for customer self-service.

The beauty and hair care industry uses slightly thicker LDPE gloves for hair colouring, chemical treatments and nail services where dexterity is important. Non-sterile medical auxiliary settings — care homes, cleaning operations and general hygiene protocols — represent a fourth market where PE glove bags provide a cost-effective single-use barrier for lower-risk tasks.

Yes. The LQ-2LG-500 carries CE certification as standard on every unit shipped. CE certification confirms compliance with applicable EU Machinery Directive requirements covering mechanical safety and electrical safety. The CE mark is included in the machine documentation package provided at delivery.

For buyers supplying PE gloves into European food service or retail markets, CE certification on the production machine is typically required by procurement specifications. Buyers targeting North American markets should additionally verify UL or CSA compliance requirements for their specific jurisdiction — contact LayerQuestar to discuss.

The LQ-2LG-500 accepts pre-wound PE film rolls as its input — tubular or centre-folded HDPE, LDPE or LLDPE film in the 8–20 micron range, up to 600 mm roll diameter. These rolls can be purchased from a film supplier or produced in-house.

For in-house film production, a LayerQuestar mono-layer or 3-layer blown film machine producing ultra-thin HDPE or LDPE film is the recommended upstream equipment. Producing film in-house gives you full control over film thickness, width and material formula — and eliminates dependence on external film suppliers. LayerQuestar can configure the blown film machine and glove bag machine as an integrated turnkey line.