High-speed tea bag packaging solution

Streamline your tea packaging process with a high-speed solution capable of handling up to 400 bags per minute, ensuring precise knotting and exceptional product quality for free-flowing and black tea products.

Packs and Cartons Naked Tea Bags Efficiently

The C24-T from IMA Group is a powerful solution for tea and beverage manufacturers seeking high-speed packaging efficiency. Tailored for naked tea bags, it operates at speeds up to 400 bags per minute. This machine excels in mechanical bag rejection and conformity control through a video camera, ensuring consistent quality. Integrated with optional cartoning attachments, it seamlessly connects to existing production lines for comprehensive end-of-line solutions. The C24-T is energy-efficient, with an average power consumption of 2.8 kW, and allows the use of sustainable packaging materials. A PC-driven, motorized system provides quick access for maintenance, enhancing operational uptime. Designed to handle up to approximately 3.0 grams of tea, it is ideal for a wide range of bagged tea products including black, herbal, and specialty teas.

Benefits

  • Maximizes packaging speed at 400 bags per minute, enhancing production efficiency.
  • Ensures consistent product quality with mechanical rejection and video-monitored knot conformity.
  • Integrates seamlessly with existing lines, reducing additional setup costs and time.
  • Supports eco-friendly packaging, aligning with sustainability goals.
  • Decreases maintenance downtime with quick-access motorized safety guards.

General


Applications
Black tea,Beverage,Free-flowing products,Naked tea bags,Tea
End products
Green tea bags,Earl grey tea bags,Black tea bags,Rooibos tea bags,Chamomile tea bags,Ceylon tea bags,Assam tea bags,Loose leaf tea,Herbal tea bags
Steps before
Tea sorting,Tea blending,Raw material inspection
Steps after
Cartoning,End-of-line packaging,Palletizing
Input ingredients
free-flowing products,black tea,sustainable packaging materials
Output ingredients
naked tea bags,knotted tea bags,pre-erected cartons,packaged tea bags
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


Machine speed
Up to 400 bags/minute
Tea bag capacity
Up to approximately 3.0 grams
Filter bag maximum volume
9.5 cubic centimeters
Total installed power
17 kW
Average power consumption
2.8 kW
Maximum power consumption
3 kW
Compressed air exercise pressure
6 bar
Compressed air consumption
Up to max 370 Nl/min
Machine net weight
Max. 3,200 Kg with cartoning attachment

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
High-speed knotted naked tea bag packaging
Integrated steps
Tea bag packaging with optional cartoning
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
PC-controlled with mechanical rejection
Cleaning method
Manual

Material Compatibility


Free-flowing products
Yes
Sustainable packaging materials
Yes

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Pre-erected cartons
Filling purpose
Tea bag packaging

Physical Characteristics


Machine speed
Up to 400 bags/minute
Tea bag capacity
Up to approximately 3.0 grams
Filter bag maximum volume
9.5 cubic centimeters
Machine net weight
Max. 3,200 Kg for machine with cartoning attachment
Discharge method
Naked bags only

Custom Options


Control panel type
On-board PC controlled
Integration possibilities
Easy integration into existing production lines
Cartoning attachment
Automatic for pre-erected cartons
Video camera control
Knot conformity monitoring