Multilane wrapper for ice cream products

Achieve seamless ice cream wrapping with precision tension control and high-speed operations, ensuring product integrity and reducing material waste.

Wraps and Seals Ice Cream Products

The Tetra Pak® Multilane Wrapper A4 is specifically engineered to enhance the packaging efficiency of ice cream manufacturers, dairy producers, and frozen dessert makers. This innovative wrapping solution accommodates various ice cream products such as bars, cones, and sandwiches. The equipment operates with a unique box motion concept, enabling continuous high-speed wrapping at up to 43,000 products per hour. It maintains the integrity of the wrapping material through its patented tension control and pneumatic brake system, ensuring perfect seals with material thicknesses down to 20 microns.

Designed with operator safety and ease of maintenance in mind, the A4 model features ergonomic design elements like easy loading external racks and accessible ground floor components. Its robust design integrates seamlessly into automated production lines, offering precise position control for consistent output quality. This wrapper also features a sophisticated pneumatic brake system for constant tension, a printer system for multi-lane applications, and individual heat controls to maximize uptime. Ideal for ice cream producers facing diverse wrapping challenges, the Wrapper A4 is engineered to handle a broad spectrum of wrapping materials, compliance standards, and production environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances productivity with high-speed wrapping up to 43,000 products per hour.
  • Minimizes material waste by maintaining consistent tension for precise sealing.
  • Improves operator safety and reduces manual handling with ergonomic design.
  • Minimizes downtime through individual heat control and easy maintenance access.
  • Accommodates varied wrapping materials for flexible packaging solutions.

General


Applications
Wafer cups,Sandwiches,Ice cream products,Bars,Cones,Sticks
End products
Chocolate-coated ice cream bars,Multi-flavored ice cream bars,Wafer cups with mint ice cream,Fruit-flavored ice cream sticks,Vanilla ice cream sandwiches,Strawberry ice cream cones
Steps before
Mixing,Churning,Freezing
Steps after
Packing,Sealing,Labeling
Input ingredients
wrapping materials,ice cream sticks,ice cream sandwiches,ice cream bars,ice cream cones,wafer cups
Output ingredients
wrapped ice cream sticks,wrapped ice cream sandwiches,wrapped ice cream bars,wrapped ice cream cones,wrapped wafer cups
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


Automation
High level automation
Capacity
Up to 43,000 products/hour
Seal type
Hot or Cold
Material thickness
Down to 20 microns
Loading flexibility
External rack with six positions
Tension control
Advanced tension control with pneumatic brake system
Printing capability
One printer for six lanes
Temperature control
Individual heat control with compensation
Operator access
Ground floor access for service
Folding control
Adjustable folding swards

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Box motion concept
Automation Level
High / PLC controlled
Capacity
Up to 43,000 products/hour
Ergonomics
Designed for operator safety
Maintenance
Ground floor access
Hygienic Design
Sloping surfaces for easy cleaning
Flexibility
External rack with six positions
Tension Control
Patented brake system
Heat Control
Individual lane heating elements
Product Application
Ice cream products
Product Type Handled
Sticks,sandwiches,bars,cones,wafer cups
Material Handling
20 microns wrapping material
CIP/SIP
Not specified
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Inline Continuous
Changeover Time
Not specified

Material Compatibility


Wrapping material thickness
Down to 20 microns
Corrosive resistance
Applicable
Cleanability
Easy cleaning facilitated by sloping surfaces
Density/particle size
Not specified directly

Product type Characteristics


Wrapping material variety
20 microns and above

Physical Characteristics


Box Motion Concept
Enables thinner wrapping materials
External Rack
Six position flexibility
Ergonomic Design
Operator safety and easy maintenance
Adjustable Folding Swards
Position control with adjusting screw

Custom Options


Control panel type
Integrated HMI
Integration possibilities
High automation and connectivity
Adjustable folding swards
Individual position control
External paper rack positions
Six different positions
Printer system
One printer for six lanes
Tension reduction unit
Full tension control
Adjustable heat control
Individual heat control per lane