Ice cream sandwich production unit

Achieve consistent production of high-quality ice cream sandwiches with rapid, precise operations and hygienic design, while minimizing maintenance and environmental impact.

Produces and Wraps Ice Cream Sandwiches

The Tetra Pak® Ice Cream Sandwich Unit A1 is engineered to efficiently produce high-quality ice cream sandwiches at an impressive rate of 12,000 products per hour. This versatile unit features servo-driven systems that provide precise control over dispensing, folding, and wrapping processes, ensuring consistent product output with minimal maintenance requirements. The machine excels in producing various ice cream products, such as vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry wafer sandwiches, as well as multi-flavor and ripple ice creams. Its integrated multi-flavor nozzles and static ice cream mixers offer the flexibility to create unique combinations, like Neapolitan and marbled patterns. Designed with hygiene in mind, the equipment features easy-to-clean components, including lubrication-free bushings and removable parts that facilitate rapid maintenance. Its eco-friendly approach, using paper-based packaging, aligns with sustainable practices, while the dual-zone heat sealing enables compatibility with multiple wrap materials. Whether in food, dairy, or ice cream industries, this unit seamlessly integrates into existing production lines, offering ice cream manufacturers a reliable solution for elevated productivity and product diversity.

Benefits

  • Maximizes production efficiency with up to 12,000 ice cream sandwiches per hour.
  • Ensures precise and consistent product quality with servo-driven controls.
  • Reduces maintenance time and costs with lubrication-free bushings.
  • Supports sustainable operations with environmentally-friendly paper-based packaging.
  • Enhances product versatility through multi-flavor and ripple creation capabilities.

General


Applications
Ripple ice cream products,Multi-flavour ice cream products,Ice cream sandwiches,Neapolitan ice cream
End products
Chocolate wafer ice cream sandwiches,Neapolitan ice cream sandwiches,Mixed berry ripple ice cream sandwiches,Vanilla ice cream sandwiches,Rippled chocolate ice cream bars,Rippled caramel ice cream bars,Strawberry ice cream sandwiches,Mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches
Steps before
Biscuit/Wafer Preparation,Wafer Loading,Ice Cream Mixing
Steps after
Wrapping,Heat Sealing,Packaging
Input ingredients
wafer biscuits,ice cream mix,packaging material,poly film,paper-based wrap
Output ingredients
rectangular ice cream sandwiches,multi-flavour ice cream sandwiches,ripple ice cream products,fold-wrap style ice cream sandwiches
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


Capacity
Up to 200 products/minute (12,000 products/hour)
Automation
Servo drives
Filling method
Static nozzle,no additional ice cream cutter needed
Cleaning method
Easy to clean,fast cleaning due to limited parts
Material usage
Paper wrapping,envelope wrap uses less material than flow wrap
Energy efficiency
Low lubrication needed due to lubrication free bushings

Operating Characteristics


Production output
Up to 200 products/minute (12,000 products/hour)
Cleanability
Easy to clean
Automation level
High (servo drives with HMI control)
Maintenance requirement
Minimal due to limited mechanical linkage
Energy efficiency
Low environmental impact
Wrapping style
Fold-wrap style packaging
Safety features
Perforated sheet metal guard,safety switch controlled sliding door
Product changeover
Servo driven adjustments for quick changeover
Material usage
Less paper-based packaging material than flow wrap

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy to clean

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Discharge method
Servo-driven star wheel
Wrapper type
Fold-wrap style
Control panel type
HMI screen
Wafer shape
Rectangular

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI integrated
Integration possibilities
Servo drive integration
Discharge method
Servo-driven
Changeover time
Quick changeover with adjustable components
Cleaning method
Manual with spray nozzle option