Soup cube dosing and wrapping system

Ideal for high-speed production, this system precisely doses and wraps soup cubes, enhancing efficiency with minimal mechanical stress and allowing seamless transitions between wrapping materials.

Doses and Wraps Soup Cubes Efficiently

The FD Series from IMA Group is a sophisticated solution for dosing and wrapping soup cubes, tailored for high-volume production lines in the food industry. This equipment stands out for its ability to handle various wrapping materials and adjust to different production speeds, offering models like the high-speed FD12, capable of reaching up to 1,200 portions per minute, and the versatile FD8 for medium speeds. The inline filling conveyor ensures precise dosing of bouillon paste into pre-formed foil segments, which are then folded and securely wrapped. Featuring electronically controlled acceleration and deceleration, the FD Series minimizes mechanical stress while optimizing energy use through shared kinetic energy during braking. With the capability to accommodate sustainable and recyclable packaging materials, this series integrates seamlessly into processing and packaging operations, supporting high-speed, continuous production. Optional features like paste-heating or cooling facilities and electronically performed weight adjustments enhance customization and operational precision. Designed for food and dairy manufacturers, these machines offer a compact yet robust solution to efficiently manage complex production demands.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by processing up to 1,200 cubes per minute.
  • Reduces mechanical wear and tear with electronically controlled motor functions.
  • Supports sustainability initiatives using recyclable packaging options.
  • Streamlines quality control with real-time weight adjustments of individual cubes.
  • Lowers energy consumption by sharing kinetic energy among modules.

General


Applications
Food seasoning,Cooking ingredients,Soup cubes,Bouillon
End products
Flavor seasoning cubes,Concentrated broth cubes,Bouillon paste cubes
Steps before
Bouillon paste preparation,Foil segment preparation
Steps after
Weight-checking,Product outfeed,Packaging,Case packing,Palletizing
Input ingredients
bouillon paste,pre-formed foil segments,parchment,backed alufoil,flexible materials
Output ingredients
wrapped soup cubes,dosed soup cubes,pressed and closed wrapping
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


Processing speed
280–1200 ppm
Production capacity (FD8)
Up to 800 portions/min
Production capacity (FD12)
Up to 1,200 portions/min
Production capacity (FD220)
Up to 280 portions/min
Compressed Air Usage (FD8)
400 Nl/min. (min. op. pressure 6 bar)
Compressed Air Usage (FD12)
450 Nl/min. (min. op. pressure 6 bar)
Compressed Air Usage (FD220)
263 Nl/min. (min. op. pressure 6 bar)
Weight adjustment
Electronically performed
Weight range
9g ÷ 13g
Automation
Electronically controlled acceleration and deceleration
Filling configuration
8 lanes in-line filling conveyor
Motorization
Avoids power waste by sharing kinetic energy
Paste-heating or cooling facility
Double wall in auger-feed dosing hopper
Vacuum requirement (FD220)
3 m³/h (op. vacuum 600 ± 50 mm Hg)

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC-controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Changeover time
Quick set-up via operator panel
Cleaning method
Manual / Defined Protocol
Energy efficiency
Optimized motorization for reduced power waste
Weight adjustment
Electronically performed between operations
Speed range
280 to 1200 portions per minute

Material Compatibility


Wrapping Material Compatibility
Parchment,Backed Alufoil,Flexible Materials
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Wrapping material type
Parchment,backed alufoil,flexible materials

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
8 lanes in-line filling conveyor
Control panel type
Operator panel
Weight
3,500 to 8,800 Kg
Box dimensions
20 ÷ 27 x 25 ÷ 35 x 7 ÷ 15 (min ÷ max)
Discharge method
Dosing and wrapping
Vacuum
3 m³/h (op. vacuum 600 ± 50 mm Hg) for FD220

Custom Options


Control panel
Operator panel for speed adjustment
Wrapping material compatibility
Parchment,backed alufoil,flexible materials
Number of lanes
8 lanes in-line filling conveyor
Motorization
Energy-efficient with kinetic energy sharing
Paste-heating or cooling facility
Double wall in dosing hopper
Wrapping configuration
Folding and pressing closed
Processing speed
280 to 1200 ppm
Weight adjustment
Electronically performed for single cubes