Capsule cartoning system for coffee and tea

Streamline your capsule packaging with a high-speed cartoning solution that efficiently manages multiple product flavors, minimizing void space for compact and cost-effective packages—ideal for maintaining flexibility and enhancing production efficiency.

Packages and Cartons Capsules Efficiently

The FTB608-C Capsule Cartoning Machine from IMA Group provides a compact and efficient solution for producers of coffee, tea, and soluble beverages. With its single forming head and servo-driven movement, it delivers a high capacity of up to 40 boxes per minute, maintaining impressive flexibility for product layer configurations. This machine allows for seamless integration into existing production lines, enhancing output while minimizing void space in packaging. Ideal for cartoning American and espresso coffee capsules, as well as a variety of tea and drink mixes, the FTB608-C uses a dedicated feeding system for multi-flavor packaging. It supports sustainable production with options for compostable and recyclable capsules and packaging materials, and features energy-efficient motorization by redistributing kinetic energy. The machine’s design facilitates quick size changeovers, user-friendly operation, and requires minimal maintenance, ensuring continuous high-speed operation for demanding packaging environments.

Benefits

  • Maximizes packaging efficiency with high-speed operation up to 40 boxes per minute.
  • Lowers production costs through compact design and minimized void space packaging.
  • Enhances product variety with multi-flavor cartoning capabilities in a single pass.
  • Supports sustainability with compatible compostable and recyclable packaging materials.
  • Reduces maintenance requirements with fully servo-driven and reliable performance.

General


Applications
Espresso coffee,Coffee capsules,American coffee,Soluble beverages,Tea
End products
Espresso coffee capsules,Hot chocolate capsules,American coffee capsules,Green tea capsules,Instant coffee capsules,Herbal tea capsules,Black tea capsules,Cappuccino capsules
Steps before
Filling,Capsule production,Product sorting,Flavor differentiation
Steps after
Box sealing,Labeling,Distribution,Logistics
Input ingredients
flat blank carton,American coffee capsules,Espresso coffee capsules,tea capsules,soluble beverage capsules,compostable capsules,recyclable capsules
Output ingredients
oriented capsule boxes,multi-product flavor boxes,compact packaging solutions
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
40 boxes/minute
Capacity
High blanks capacity
Power Consumption
10 kW
Operating Pressure
6 bar
Maximum Air Consumption
400 Nl/min
Weight
2800 kg
Footprint
Compact
Automation
Fully servo-driven
Changeover Time
Quick size changeover
Product Range
American and Espresso coffee capsules,tea,soluble beverages
Energy Efficiency
Kinetic energy recovery

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Semi-automatic cartoning
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
Fully automated with servo-driven movement
Changeover time
Quick size changeover
Energy efficiency
Kinetic energy sharing during braking
Cleaning method
Minimal maintenance required

Material Compatibility


Compostable materials
Yes
Recyclable materials
Yes
Recycled materials
Yes


CE marking
Yes
Sustainability Compliance
Handles compostable or recyclable materials

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Machine footprint
Compact
Control panel type
User-friendly operator interface
Discharge method
Single flat blank magazine

Custom Options


Control panel type
User-friendly operator interface
Integration with other systems
In line with 590 capsule filler
Packaging configuration flexibility
Extreme flexibility regarding the product layer configuration
Material handling capability
Handles compostable and recyclable capsules
Feeding system design
Dedicated feeding system for multi product flavors