Filling system for tetra wedge aseptic packages

Optimize your production line with a reliable filling system designed to enhance efficiency and minimize operational downtime in aseptic packaging.

Fills and Sterilizes Liquid Products Aseptically

The Tetra Pak® A1 for Tetra Wedge® Aseptic is a robust aseptic filling machine designed for efficient, reliable liquid product packaging. This system is renowned for its high uptime and low maintenance, enabled by its intuitive Tetra Pak Operator Panel (TPOP) for seamless operation. Specially engineered for the food and beverage industry, it caters to a wide range of applications, from UHT milk and fruit juices to plant-based alternatives and soups.

Employing a shallow hydrogen peroxide bath, squeegee rollers, and controlled heating, it ensures effective sterilization, maintaining high product safety standards. It achieves remarkable throughput with its compact design, producing up to 15,000 packages per hour within a small footprint, minimizing customer system costs.

Ideal for continuous, high-speed operations, it integrates smoothly into existing production lines while delivering consistent performance through its advanced packaging line monitoring system (PLMS). This system not only tracks efficiency and waste levels but also identifies potential stoppage reasons, assisting in maintaining optimal production flow. With a changeover time of just 4 hours, it supports a versatile packaging range, enhancing operational flexibility.

Benefits

  • Minimizes operational costs with efficient utility use and small footprint.
  • Increases packaging flexibility with rapid 4-hour format changeover.
  • Enhances product safety with reliable sterilization and controlled aseptic processes.
  • Reduces production interruptions through low average repair times and high uptime.
  • Lowers waste and optimizes efficiency with advanced monitoring and performance analysis.

General


Applications
Cream,Sauces,Pasta filata,Cheddar,Cheese,Other beverages,Tomato products,Baby food / infant formula,Dairy,Food,Soups,Uht milk,Plant-based cheese alternative,Non-food products,Desserts,Ice cream,Recombined milk,Spreads,Still drinks,Flavored and/or value-add milk,Alcoholic beverages,Esl milk,Plant-based products,Milk powder,Semi-hard cheese,Fruit preparations / jams,Powder,Dairy alternative,Other dairy products,Juice,Whey processing,Nectar,Concentrated / condensed milk,Dips,Dressings,Pasteurized,Yoghurt / fermented dairy
End products
Aseptic tomato sauce,Whey protein drink,Fruit juice boxes,Infant formula,Shelf-stable salsa,Protein shakes,Aseptic broth,Oat milk,Long-life milkshake,Hummus packaging,Packaged custard,Almond milk,Packaged desserts,Chocolate milk,Strawberry milk,Soy milk,Coconut water,Pre-packaged smoothies,Wine cartons,Nutritional shakes,Lactose-free milk,Liquid baby formula,Liquid egg products,Shelf-stable cheese dip,Kombucha,Plant-based creamer,Ambient yogurt,Lemonade packs,Soy-based snacks,Non-dairy yogurt drink,Ready-to-serve soup,Aseptic coffee with milk,Ready-to-eat fruit salad
Steps before
Sterilization,Filling preparation
Steps after
Packing,Performance monitoring,Cleaning in Place (CIP)
Input ingredients
packaging material,hydrogen peroxide
Output ingredients
Tetra Wedge Aseptic 125ml packages,Tetra Wedge Aseptic 200ml packages,Tetra Wedge Aseptic 150ml Ultra packages,Tetra Wedge Aseptic 110ml underfill packages,Tetra Wedge Aseptic 180ml underfill packages
Market info
Tetra Pak is renowned for providing innovative packaging solutions, specializing in carton packaging for the food and beverage industry. It is esteemed for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient processing and packaging equipment on a global scale.

Technical Specifications


Uptime
High
Repair Time
Low,10 minutes average
Package Capacity
11,300 packages for 200ml or 15,000 packages for 125ml per hour
Footprint
2892 x 8135 mm
Changeover Time
4 hours
Package Types
125ml,200ml Slim
150ml Ultra
Underfill Options
110ml,180ml
Operation Panel
Tetra Pak Operator Panel (TPOP)
Sterilisation Method
Hydrogen peroxide bath
Heating Chamber
Controlled heating and evaporation
Aseptic Parameters
Controlled

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
4 hours
CIP/SIP
CIP system available
Cleaning method
CIP
Energy efficiency
Low operating cost
Footprint size
2892 x 8135 mm
Operational uptime
High uptime
Repair time
10 minutes

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
N/A
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Biological compatibility
N/A
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
2892 x 8135 mm
Package Types
Tetra Wedge® Aseptic 125ml,200ml Slim,150ml Ultra,110ml and 180ml underfill options
Operator Panel Type
Tetra Pak Operator Panel (TPOP)
Discharge Method
Aseptic system with hydrogen peroxide bath
Control Panel Location
Ground level

Custom Options


Control panel type
Tetra Pak Operator Panel (TPOP)
Integration possibilities
PLMS Centre for performance analysis
Compact footprint
2892 x 8135 mm