Capsule cartoning for coffee and tea products

Optimize your capsule packaging process with a solution that enhances speed and reduces material waste, ensuring efficient cartoning for a variety of beverage capsules.

Packages and Cartons Coffee and Tea Capsules

The FTB577-C from IMA Group is a specialized capsule cartoner designed for coffee producers and beverage manufacturers looking to enhance packaging efficiency. This machine integrates seamlessly into high-speed production lines, utilizing robotic units to handle and group pre-nested capsules, achieving speeds of up to 80 boxes per minute. The cartoner is versatile, accommodating various capsule configurations, and equipped with a detection system to minimize rejection rates. Uniquely, it processes capsules made from compostable materials and uses recyclable carton blanks, addressing sustainability concerns. The FTB577-C also features quick changeovers and minimal maintenance requirements, making it an ideal choice for operations demanding flexibility and reliability. Configurable with multiple flat blank magazines, it efficiently adapts to diverse product flavors and packaging needs.

Benefits

  • Maximizes production speed with efficient capsule grouping and packing.
  • Minimizes material waste through precise packaging configurations.
  • Reduces energy wastage with optimized motorization and energy recovery.
  • Accommodates sustainable packaging needs with compostable and recyclable materials.
  • Offers versatility with easy size changeovers and minimal maintenance requirements.

General


Applications
Tea capsules,Soluble beverage capsules,Coffee capsules
End products
Espresso coffee capsules,Hot chocolate capsules,American coffee capsules,Green tea capsules,Instant coffee capsules,Herbal tea capsules,Black tea capsules,Flavored coffee capsules
Steps before
Filling,Sealing
Steps after
Boxing,Packing,Inspection
Input ingredients
coffee capsules,tea capsules,soluble beverage capsules,pre-nested capsules
Output ingredients
cartoned coffee capsules,cartoned tea capsules,cartoned soluble beverage capsules,boxed capsules
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


Speed
80 boxes/min
Infeed Capacity
500 capsules/min
Automation
User-friendly operator panel
Power Consumption
12 kW
Operating Pressure
6 bar
Air Consumption
700 Nl/min
Weight
3,500 Kg

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Robotic units with suction cup pick and place system
Integrated steps
Capsule grouping,box formation,packing
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous Inline
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Changeover time
Quick size changeovers
Energy efficiency
Kinetic energy sharing during braking
Capsule handling speed
500 capsules/min at infeed
Production speed
80 boxes/min

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Compostable or recyclable materials

Physical Characteristics


Control panel type
User-friendly operator panel
Weight
3,500 Kg
Machine Layout
L100-200,W50-200,H30-50
Capacity
500 capsules/min at infeed
Discharge method
Pre-nested capsules handled by robotic units

Custom Options


Control panel type
User-friendly operator panel
Capsule configuration flexibility
Various configurations
Integration with high speed filling and sealing machine
Yes
Changeover time
Quick size changeovers
Double magazine for increased blanks capacity
Available
Feeding system
Dedicated system for multiple product flavours