Cup forming, filling, and sealing solution

Optimize your cup production with a compact solution designed for precise forming, filling, and sealing. Ideal for handling a variety of liquid to pasty products, this machine ensures minimal product loss and efficient integration into your existing line.

Forms, Fills, Seals, and Labels Cups

The C100 from IMA Group is a compact, modular machine that is ideal for food and dairy producers seeking efficient cup forming, filling, sealing, and labeling. Designed for versatility, it accommodates a variety of liquid-to-pasty products such as yogurt, fruit juices, and processed cheese. The C100’s servo-driven dosing pistons ensure maximum accuracy, minimizing product loss and enhancing productivity. It operates with a throughput of up to 7,000 cups per hour, making it suitable for low-output production lines. Its minimal footprint and intuitive HMI reduce operational and maintenance costs. The machine handles pre-formed and thermoformed cups, offering customized solutions to match specific design and labeling requirements. With options for ultra-clean hygiene specifications and adaptable configurations, the C100 integrates smoothly into diverse manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with precise, servo-driven dosing for minimal product loss.
  • Lowers operational and maintenance costs with a compact footprint and intuitive HMI.
  • Supports a wide range of product types, from liquids to pasty foods, increasing versatility.
  • Customizable configurations meet specific design and labeling needs for product differentiation.
  • Maintains high hygiene standards, offering options up to ultra-clean specifications.

General


Applications
Liquid foods,Pasty foods,Cheese,Desserts,Yogurt,Purees,Fruit juice,Dairy products
End products
Mango smoothie,Vanilla custard,Blueberry yogurt,Apple sauce,Greek yogurt,Cream cheese,Chocolate pudding,Tomato paste,Strawberry fruit puree,Processed cheese slices
Steps before
Purification,Homogenization,Mixing,Emulsification
Steps after
Packing,Labelling,Sterilization,Quality Control
Input ingredients
liquid-to-pasty products,yogurt,fruit juice,white cheese,desserts,purees,thermoformed cups,pre-formed cups,packaging materials,PS and multilayers,PS/PE,PS/EVOH,PET
Output ingredients
sealed cups,filled yogurt cups,filled fruit juice cups,filled white cheese cups,filled desserts,filled purees,thermoformed and labelled cups,packaged liquid-to-pasty food products
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


Output Capacity
Up to 7,000 cups per hour
Footprint
Small/Compact
Dosing System
Servo driven dosing pistons
Feasible Cup Shapes
Large variety
Machine Type
Form,Fill,and Seal
Material Width
300 mm
Draw Off Length
Max. 100 mm
Usable Width
286 mm
Forming Depth
Max. 100 mm
Packing Materials
PS and multilayers,PS/PE,PS/EVOH,PET
Standard Equipment Components
ELAU,FESTO,Magelis 10”
Hygiene Class
Clean
Options for Hygiene Class
Ultra-clean
Cutting Tool
Waste less punch for packs
Exit Conveyor
Belt
Fillers
Rotary valve filler,up to 2 fillers
Label Reel
N/A
Sealing Compatibility
Liquid-to-pasty products,with or without particulates
Heating Station
6 pitches

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Form,fill,and seal machine
Integrated Steps
Forming,Filling,Sealing
Output
Up to 7,000 cups per hour
Modular Structure
Yes
Automation Level
Servo-driven dosing pistons
Product Variety
Liquid-to-pasty products
Product Design Flexibility
Various cup shapes and designs

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Discharge method
Exit conveyor with belt
Control panel type
Simple,intuitive HMI Magelis 10”
Cup Shapes
Large variety of shapes and designs
Cup material width
300 mm
Draw off length
max. 100 mm
Usable width
286 mm
Forming depth
max. 100 mm
Bottom web reel Ø
1.000 mm
Lid web reel Ø
300 mm
Label reel
N/A

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI Magelis 10”
Modular structure
Yes
Fillers
Rotary valve filler,2 fillers possible in 1×4 configuration