Straw applicator for tetra pak cartons

Ensure precise straw attachment and minimize production interruptions with a high-speed applicator designed for seamless integration into your packaging line.

Applies Straws Precisely to Beverage Packages

The Tetra Pak® Straw Applicator 30 ensures accurate straw placement on various beverage packages, including UHT milk cartons and juice boxes, for increased production efficiency. Utilizing continuous motion and an advanced application wheel, it integrates seamlessly into high-speed packaging lines to minimize package damage. Capable of accommodating 24 different straw types, the SA 30 adapts quickly to changes in packaging design, thanks to its swift straw change capability. Its hot melt application ensures precise straw positioning, reducing glue usage by targeting the film surrounding the straw. Suitable for food and beverage industries, this applicator enhances packaging operations for dairy, plant-based product, and drink manufacturers, ensuring product integrity and streamlined processes.

Benefits

  • Enhances packaging efficiency with continuous, high-speed straw application.
  • Minimizes operational costs by reducing glue consumption through precise application.
  • Decreases line stoppages with integrated straw detection and correction mechanisms.
  • Facilitates rapid product changeovers, maintaining production flexibility.
  • Preserves package integrity and appearance, reducing waste and rework.

General


Applications
Nectar,Dairy alternatives,Still drinks,Cheese,Plant-based products,Ice cream,Powders,Juice,Prepared foods,Dairy
End products
Still drink pouches,Plant-based drink packages,Uht milk cartons,Infant formula powder cans,Juice boxes,Nectar cartons,Ice cream novelty packages,Cheese portions,Ready-to-eat meal containers,Almond milk cartons
Steps before
Filling,Packaging Preparation
Steps after
Quality Inspection,Packing
Input ingredients
straw film,glue
Output ingredients
packaged beverage with straw,applied straw
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 Booster
Up to 30% increased speed
Smooth Running Production
Higher output
Hot Melt Application
Low glue consumption
Straw Quick Change
15 minutes adjustment time
Minimum Package Damage
Continuous motion
Operator Interface
Intuitive touch screen
Application Wheel
Accurate straw application

Operating Characteristics


Straw Application Method
Hot melt on film
Production Compensation
Speed increase up to 30%
Smooth Production Flow
Continuous motion
Changeover Time
15 minutes
Operator Interface Type
Touch screen
Adhesion Improvement
Bent foil treater
Straw Detection
Integrated straw detector
Automation Level
PLC

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Smooth package movement
Control panel type
Tetra Pak Operator Panel with touch screen
Application wheel
Straw film application
Straw quick change
15 minutes

Custom Options


Control panel type
Intuitive touch screen interface
Smooth running production
Higher output
Straw quick change
15 minutes for adjustments
Hot melt application
Accurate positioning of straws
Bent foil treater
For increased straw adhesion
Straw Detector
Minimizes stops downstream