Stacking solution for thermoformed cup production
In high-speed thermoforming operations, finding a way to efficiently remove, stack, and package cups while minimizing downtime and enhancing production throughput is crucial. Challenges include optimizing cycle times, ensuring high product quality, and quick format changes to avoid delays.

Achieve rapid, precise stacking and packaging
The SPEEDSTACKER from KIEFEL GmbH is designed for fully automatic stacking and packaging in thermoformed cup production. It features innovative technology that enables the fastest ergonomic format changes, ensuring high-speed and high-quality stack handling. With optimized movements and drives, the SPEEDSTACKER can transport products reliably, packaging them into boxes with maximum efficiency. The system processes real-time signals to guarantee maximum cycle times and smooth movements. This makes it ideally suited for industries requiring quick changeovers and high-speed stacking of cups with dimensions ranging from Ø 37 – 150 mm and heights from 25 to 200 mm. The SPEEDSTACKER can handle 50 cycles per minute for stacks, efficiently managing stacks between 500 and 780 mm long. With the ability to change formats in under an hour, this solution is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
Benefits
- Maximized production speed and performance
- Ergonomic and quick format changes
- Optimized product transfer with real-time processing
- Handles a wide range of product sizes
- Minimal downtime with user-friendly design