Disposable Glove Making Machines That Run 300 Gloves a Minute With No Knife to Adjust
A fully automatic polyethylene (PE) glove line converts a jumbo film roll into counted, stacked gloves in a single continuous pass. Operating at up to 300 pieces per minute, COSMO’s SSD-800-HGL eliminates cutting knives entirely from the cycle. By replacing mechanical blades with an innovative thermal melting cut-off system, it drastically cuts down knife adjustment downtime and maintenance labor.
Explore our model lineup below to compare cut-off systems, available glove formats, production speeds, and after-sales support.
What Is a Disposable Plastic Glove Making Machine?
A disposable plastic glove making machine converts rolls of thin plastic film into finished, ready-to-use gloves through automated heat-sealing and cutting, completing film feeding, glove-shape sealing, waste removal, and stacking in a single pass.
Frequent glove changes help limit cross-contamination in the following applications:
- Food processing & service: food prep, packaging lines, retail deli counters
- Healthcare support: non-clinical patient handling, food service in care facilities, general hygiene tasks
- Industrial & cleaning: janitorial, light assembly, general-purpose hand protection
COSMO's glove machines are engineered specifically for lightweight PE film — embossed high-density or low-density polyethylene (HDPE/LDPE) in the 10–25 μm range. (Latex, nitrile, and PVC gloves are a different industry: they are dip-formed from liquid compound on a hand-shaped mold, not heat-sealed from film, and the two production lines share no equipment.)
How Does a Disposable Plastic Glove Machine Work?
The cycle converts a jumbo film roll into finished, stacked gloves in five continuous steps:
- Film unwinding: jumbo roll fed into the machine under tension control
- Hand-contour heat sealing: the film passes through a hand-shaped mold where heat-sealing forms the glove outline
- Melting cut-off: COSMO machines melt the film apart instead of cutting it, so there is no blade to align, sharpen, or replace
- Automatic scrap stripping: excess edge film is detached in-line, with no manual trimming station
- Counting & stacking: finished gloves are counted and stacked ready for packaging
Every step runs under computer control, and the machine stops on its own if the film runs out, the feed jams, or a fault is detected.
Two consequences follow: film that would otherwise run through a fault condition does not become scrap, and one operator can cover the line instead of standing at it.
COSMO Glove Making Machine Lineup
COSMO builds two disposable glove machines on the same core mechanism. They differ in how many output formats they can produce.
SH-800-HGL: Fully Automatic Single-Format Production
The SH-800-HGL produces the standard flat-packed format only, on a 2-line output flow.
It fits two buyer profiles:
- Manufacturers standardizing on one glove dispensing format at scale
- Operations prioritizing a lower entry investment for a focused product line
Four automation features carry the process from roll to stack without operator intervention:
- Full computer control from film feed to finished stack
- Jumbo film roll to finished glove in one process flow (2-line output)
- Melting cut-off system, no cutting knife to adjust or replace
- Automatic waste-edge removal with jam and runout detection
Best for: manufacturers with a single, established glove format and no near-term need to diversify packaging styles. Production size, speed, and power figures for this model are quoted per order — request the spec sheet when you enquire.
SSD-800-HGL: Fully Automatic 3-Type Format Flexibility
The SSD-800-HGL runs the same core mechanism as the SH-800-HGL and switches between three output formats on one machine:
- Standard: flat-packed gloves, the default retail and bulk format
- Calendar: perforated, tear-off roll format for one-at-a-time dispensing
- Saddle: saddle-hang format for wall-mounted or countertop dispensers
"3 types" means three packaging and dispensing formats from one machine. It does not mean three glove sizes — S/M/L are set by the mold.
The 3-type capability pays off in two situations:
- Manufacturers selling into both bulk/food-service and retail dispenser channels
- Distributors who need to react quickly to different customer packaging requests
Both models feature two-line output. The SSD-800-HGL’s published specifications and features include:
- Dual-lane design: 150 pcs/min per lane, 300 pcs/min combined
- Same blade-free cut-off and automatic scrap-stripping system
- Handles film thickness 10–25 μm, up to 350 mm × 350 mm glove size
Estimated output: at 300 pcs/min combined and a typical 85% line efficiency, roughly 120,000 gloves per 8-hour shift. Actual throughput depends on film thickness, format changeovers, and operator workflow.
Best for: manufacturers who want format flexibility without operating separate machines for each dispensing style.
Watch the SSD-800-HGL produce each format:
Choosing Between the SH-800-HGL and SSD-800-HGL
The table below compares the features published on COSMO’s product pages. Please confirm any unlisted specifications directly with us.
| SH-800-HGL | SSD-800-HGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Output formats | Standard only | Standard / Calendar / Saddle |
| Process flow | Jumbo roll to finished stack, 2-line output | Jumbo roll to finished stack, 2-line output |
| Cut-off system | Melting cut-off, no cutting knife | Melting cut-off, no cutting knife |
| Waste-edge removal | Automatic | Automatic |
| Runout / jam detection | Automatic stop | Automatic stop |
| Process control | Full computer control | Full computer control |
| Published specifications | On request | See below |
SSD-800-HGL Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production size | L 350 mm (max) × W 350 mm (max) |
| Film thickness | 10–25 μm |
| Production speed | 150 pcs/min × 2 lines (300 combined) |
| Power | 220V, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz, 20 KVA |
| Heater | 9 KW |
| Film roll size | Ø1000 × 720 mm |
| Required air compressor | 6 HP (not included) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 8500 × 1700 × 1800 mm |
Choosing a Disposable Glove Machine Supplier: What to Verify
Choosing the right supplier is just as risky as choosing the right machine—especially when shipping overseas. Here are five things you should confirm in writing before paying a deposit:
- Certifications: confirm ISO 9001 (quality management) and CE marking (Conformité Européenne — safety compliance for export markets)
- Track record: ask how many machines the manufacturer has shipped, and to how many countries
- Component sourcing: ask for the brands and models of the servo motors and control systems.
- After-sales support: ask about installation guidance, spare parts availability, and response time for technical issues
- Direct manufacturer vs. trading house: determine whether you are buying from the factory or through a reseller with a markup and a longer support chain
COSMO is a Taiwan-based manufacturer with ISO 9001 and CE certification, 5,000+ machines shipped across 90+ countries, and over 20 years of export experience. COSMO applies the same standard across its full product range, from glove machines to high-speed bag making lines.
Warranty coverage and spare parts policy vary by model and destination market, contact COSMO for current terms on the SH-800-HGL and SSD-800-HGL.
Buyer's FAQ: Common Questions Answered
What is a disposable glove making machine?
It is a film-conversion line: plastic film goes in as a jumbo roll, finished gloves come out counted and stacked, with heat-sealing forming the glove shape and no secondary handling in between.
What's the difference between PE glove machines and latex, nitrile, or PVC machines?
PE (HDPE/LDPE) glove machines heat-seal and cut thin film into gloves — the same film-conversion process used for plastic bags. Latex, nitrile, and PVC gloves are dip-formed: a hand-shaped mold is dipped into liquid compound, then cured. Different equipment, different plant layout, different capital scale.
How do I evaluate a glove machine supplier?
Check for ISO 9001 and CE certification, ask how many machines the manufacturer has shipped and to which markets, confirm whether you are buying direct from the factory or through a reseller, and ask about spare parts availability and after-sales response time before you commit.
Single-format or 3-type: which should I choose?
Since both machines deliver the same speed and blade-free thermal cut-off performance, choose based on your clients' packaging requirements:
If you only produce standard flat-packed gloves, the SH-800-HGL is your most cost-effective option. If you supply—or expect to supply—retail or wall-mounted dispenser accounts, choose the SSD-800-HGL. Its Calendar and Saddle format flexibility removes the need to buy a second machine as your product line expands.
Why fully automatic instead of semi-automatic?
Semi-automatic machines cost less at purchase but require an operator to feed, remove, or stack film and gloves at some stage of the cycle. Manual tasks can affect production speed and consistency. Both COSMO glove machines run from film feed to finished stack without that dependency.
What the COSMO Glove Line Does Differently
Blade-free thermal cut-off
Standard on both models. Heat separates and seals the edge in one motion, which removes three recurring items from the line: blade wear, knife alignment after a changeover, and frayed edges that reach the customer as a product complaint rather than a machine fault.
Format flexibility on a single frame
The SSD-800-HGL's 3-type capability serves bulk and dispenser-format customers from one machine, on one footprint, with one operator. Adding a format later is a mold change, not a second line.
Taiwan-manufactured, export-tested
ISO 9001 and CE certified, 5,000+ machines shipped across 90+ countries, 20+ years of export experience. Ask about spare parts delivery and technical support in your country.
See also
- Disposable Plastic Product Making Machines (full category)
- Fully Automatic High Speed Disposable Plastic Apron Making Machine (SAP-28)
Specify the Format First, Then the Machine
The two models are mechanically similar, so the choice comes down to the dispensing format: one or three. Both use the same no-knife thermal cut-off—a spec that matters more in your maintenance log than on the spec sheet.
For a quote, please provide your required glove format, film thickness, glove dimensions, and target output.