Overhauled tea bag packaging system

Streamline your tea packaging process with this overhauled system, delivering precise, reliable, and customizable non-heatsealable double-chamber tea bags, ensuring seamless integration into your existing production line with increased operational efficiency.

Packages Double-Chamber Tea Bags with String and Tag

The C23 Overhauled from IMA Group is a compact, medium-speed machine designed specifically for the packaging of non-heatsealable double-chamber tea bags with string and folded tag, secured with an aluminium staple. Its standout feature is the ability to integrate knotting technology, replacing staples with knotted threads for improved sustainability. This equipment is ideal for tea and beverage manufacturers requiring precise and efficient packaging processes. With a throughput of up to 220 strokes per minute, the C23 handles a range of tea bag configurations while ensuring reliability and high performance. The machine’s PLC controls and optional integration into existing production lines streamline operations. Additionally, it incorporates an automatic lubrication system and offers full and partial overhaul options utilizing original IMA parts. The C23 is engineered to support environmental standards, with a focus on minimizing production downtime and energy consumption.

Benefits

  • Enhances packaging efficiency and precision with its medium-speed, compact design.
  • Minimizes production losses with on-site overhaul options and original part replacements.
  • Offers sustainable packaging solutions with optional knotting technology, reducing metal use.
  • Streamlines integration into existing lines with PLC-controlled operations.
  • Lowers maintenance costs and downtime through automatic and centralized lubrication.

General


Applications
Beverages,Packaging products,Tea bags
End products
Folded tag tea bags,String-attached tea bags,Tea bags with aluminium staple,Non-heatsealable double-chamber tea bags
Steps before
Tea selection,Purification,Drying,Blending,Formulation
Steps after
Packing,Cartoning,Case packing,Palletizing,Distribution
Input ingredients
tea leaves,filter paper,string,folded tag,aluminium staple
Output ingredients
non-heatsealable double-chamber tea bags,tea bags with string and folded tag,tea bags with aluminium staple,knotted thread 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 220 strokes/minute
Tea bag capacity
Up to approximately 4.0 grams
Filter bag maximum volume
14.26 cubic centimetres
Total installed power
7.5 kW
Compressed air pressure
6 bar
Compressed air consumption
10 Nl/min
Compressed air inlet
Ø 3/8 gas
Machine net weight
With cartoning attachment max. 3,250 Kg
Machine net weight
With hand removal max 2,900 Kg
Lubrication
Automatic and centralized lubrication system

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Double-chamber bag with string,folded tag,aluminium staple
Machine speed
Up to 220 strokes/minute
Automation level
Manual / Automatic
Changeover time
N/A
Mechanical parts control
External heat-treatment
Integration steps
Complete disassembly,washing,control,and re-assembly
Lubrication system
Automatic and centralized
Upgrade capability
Knotted thread instead of aluminium staple

Material Compatibility


Non-heatsealable compatibility
Yes
Tea bag material
Filter paper
Aluminium staple compatibility
Yes
String material
Yes
Knotting thread compatibility
Yes
Lubrication material safety
Automatic and centralized
Compressed air compatibility
6 bar pressure / 10 Nl/min consumption
Machine parts material
Original IMA spares

Product type Characteristics


Bag type
Double-chamber
Bag sealing
Non-heatsealable
Attachment method
String,folded tag,aluminium staple
Machine type
Overhauled

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Machine weight
2,900 - 3,250 kg
Control panel type
Updated electrical panel
Discharge method
Manual/Automatic

Custom Options


Machine Configuration
Modular Components
Bag Type Option
Non-heatsealable,double-chamber
Tagging Method
Folded Tag with String
Staple Replacement
Knotted Thread Integration
Control Panel Type
Updated Electrical Panel
Lubrication System
Automatic Centralized
Integration Possibility
Knotting Technology