High-speed tea bag packaging for naked or heatsealed envelopes
Need to enhance production efficiency in tea packaging? Discover a versatile solution that neatly organizes tea and herbal products into secure knotted bags, offering both naked and sealed options, with additional cartoning capabilities for streamlined processing.
Processes and Packages Knotted Tea Bags
The MD20 from IMA Group is a versatile tea bag knotting and cartoning machine that efficiently supports the production of knotted teabags for various teas and herbs, including green tea and herbal blends. Producing up to 200 bags per minute, it utilizes a double-knotting mechanism to securely seal each bag, preserving the flavor and contents. Designed to handle both naked and heat-sealed outer envelope bags, this machine can be equipped with an automatic cartoning attachment for pre-glued boxes, enhancing packaging and logistical efficiency. With its advanced supervision software and integrated video camera for knot conformity, the MD20 ensures operational precision and product quality.
Further enhancing its role in production lines, the machine processes materials ranging from paper to aluminum and PE films, versatility that accommodates different packaging needs. The MD20’s energy efficiency is achieved through its optimal motor control, reducing power consumption to approximately 5.5 kW, while also offering savings on packaging materials by up to 8% with its innovative design. Constructed for reliability and ease of maintenance, the machine features robust construction, optional hand-removal units, and centralized monitoring, making it an ideal solution for tea producers looking to enhance productivity and product consistency.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency by processing up to 200 tea bags per minute.
- Secure double-knotting design preserves flavor, reducing product waste.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing lines with optional cartoning attachment.
- Offers material savings of up to 8% with flexible packaging options.
- Ensures consistent quality with automated monitoring and knot conformity checks.
- Applications
- Herbal teas,Tea bags,Filter paper pods,Herbal teas bags,Tea,Pouches,Single serve capsules
- End products
- Green tea bags,Chamomile herbal tea bags,Peppermint herbal tea pouches,Black tea capsules,Jasmine tea filter paper pods,Earl grey single serve capsules,Hibiscus herbal tea knotted bags
- Steps before
- Tea leaf sorting,Ingredient weighing,Tea blending
- Steps after
- Cartoning,Palletizing,Distribution
- Input ingredients
- tea,herbs,non-heatsealable paper,heatsealable outer envelopes,aluminium,PE materials,filter paper
- Output ingredients
- knotted teabags,naked bags,heatsealed outer envelopes,jumbo bags,pre-glued cartons
- 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.
- Output Speed
- Up to 200 bags/minute
- Bag Capacity
- Up to 4.0 grams
- Bag Volume
- Max. 14.2 cm³
- Power Installed
- 12-13 kW
- Power Consumption
- 5.5-6 kW
- Air Consumption
- 500-800 Nl/min. at 6 bar
- Machine Net Weight
- Max. 3,600-4,200 Kg
- Bag Type
- Knotted teabags
- Envelope Material Compatibility
- All paper,aluminium and PE materials
- Envelope Material Thickness
- 40 to 80 µm
- Knots
- Two subsequent knots per bag
- Video Camera Monitoring
- Knot conformity control
- Cartoning Attachment
- For pre-glued cartons
- Jumbo Bag Size
- 45 x 63 mm
- Packaging Material Savings
- Up to 8%
- Working Mechanism
- Knotted teabags production
- Integrated Steps
- Optional cartoning for pre-glued cartons
- Automation Level
- PLC and video camera monitoring
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Continuous
- Production Rate
- Up to 200 bags/minute
- Supervision Software
- Dedicated supervision software
- Sustainability
- Use of eco-friendly packaging materials
- Quality Control
- Video camera checks knotting and bag conformity
- Changeover Options
- Manual hand-removal or automatic cartoning
- Paper,aluminium and PE materials
- 80 down to 40 µm
- Herbal teas
- Jumbo bags (45 x 63 mm)
- CE marking
- Yes
- FDA materials
- Compliance with food-grade materials
- GMP Compliance
- Manufacturing for food safety
- Machine Footprint
- Not specified
- Bag Capacity
- Up to 4.0 grams
- Bag Volume
- Max. 14.2 cm³
- Output
- Up to 200 bags/min
- Machine Net Weight
- Max. 3,600-4,200 Kg
- Power Installed
- 12-13 kW
- Power Consumption
- 5.5-6 kW
- Air Consumption
- 500-800 Nl/min at 6 bar
- Bag Type
- Knotted,double-chamber
- Cartoning Attachment
- Optional for pre-glued cartons
- Hand Removal Unit
- Counted or uncounted teabags
- Sustainable Packaging Materials
- Eco-friendly options available
- Video Camera System
- For knot conformity control