Automatic moulding and wrapping for butter and margarine

Looking to reduce packaging waste and increase dosing precision? This solution ensures gentle handling and precise moulding of pasty products, significantly cutting material consumption and enhancing production efficiency.

Moulds and Wraps Pasty Products Efficiently

The ECOPACK F1000 and F1500 moulding and wrapping machines from IMA Group offer an efficient solution for forming and packaging pasty products. These fully automatic machines excel in handling delicate butter, margarine, and cheese products while minimizing material usage with end-side folding techniques. With a nominal output of up to 150 packets per minute and dosing accuracy of s=0.4 grams, the ECOPACK series ensures precise portioning. Designed for continuous operation, they seamlessly integrate with production lines via direct feed from processing plants. Featuring energy-efficient motors that reduce consumption by 30%, the machines support sustainable production. Constructed with non-corrosive, food-grade materials, they come with options for CIP cleaning, ensuring compliance with stringent hygiene standards. Customizable and PLC-controlled, these machines are engineered for reliability and longevity.

Benefits

  • Minimizes wrapping material usage by up to 30%, reducing production costs.
  • Ensures high dosing accuracy, leading to consistent product quality and less waste.
  • Enhances energy efficiency, decreasing power consumption by 10-30%.
  • Integrates easily into existing production lines, facilitating seamless operations.
  • Constructed with durable, food-grade materials for compliance and long-term reliability.

General


Applications
Pasty products,Butter,Margarine
End products
Margarine blocks,Processed cheese portions,Herbal butter portions,Butter sticks,Flavored margarine packets
Steps before
Dosing,Pressing,Direct feed from the process plant
Steps after
Cartoning,Case packing,Palletizing
Input ingredients
butter,margarine,pasty products,feeding augers
Output ingredients
wrapped consumer portion,cartoned portions,end-side folding bricks
Market info
IMA is known for its expertise in manufacturing automated packaging machines and solutions, particularly for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea, and coffee industries, offering innovative, high-quality equipment and comprehensive customer service.

Technical Specifications


Nominal output
Up to 125 packets/min
Nominal output (Model F1500)
Up to 150 packets/min
Dosing range
50 – 500 g
Filling accuracy
Better than s=0.4 for Qn < 100 g
Dosing accuracy
s=0.4 g for Qn=100 g
Wrapping material consumption
Reduction up to 30%
Wrapping material
Parchment,aluminum laminated foil,plastic coated papers
End-side folding
Yes
Production plant
IMA Benhil
Main drive
Servo-driven
Moulding wheel
Intermittent driven
Control system
PLC by Allen Bradley
Automation
Fully automatic
Energy efficiency
Power saving between 10 – 30%
Additional equipment
CIP cleaning,butter embossing,electrical weight adjustment

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Fully automatic moulding and wrapping
Integrated steps
Moulding,dosing,wrapping,and end-side folding
Automation level
PLC with touch screen operating panel
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
CIP cleaning available
Energy efficiency
Power saving between 10 – 30%
Changeover time
Not specified

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Non-corrosive,food-grade materials

Physical Characteristics


Folding method
End-side folding
Wrap material types
Parchment,aluminum laminated foil,plastic coated papers
Product feed method
Direct feed from the process plant,through with feeding augers
Control panel type
Touch screen operating panel
Drive system
Servo-driven main drive,intermittent driven moulding wheel

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touch screen
Machine integration
In-line with other MULTIPACK machines
Folding style
End-side folding for bricks
Special Equipment
CIP cleaning,butter embossing,electrical weight adjustment
Equipment drive type
Servo-driven main drive