Tea bag packaging system for long-leaf and premium tea

Optimize your tea bag production with a versatile system designed to efficiently package long-leaf and premium teas into sustainable, high-quality tetrahedral and pillow bags, enhancing flavor preservation and tailoring to modern eco-packaging demands.

Packages Compostable and Recyclable Tea Bags

The CT11 from IMA Group is a versatile tea bag packaging machine tailored for tea and herbal tea producers focused on sustainable packaging. It features a modular design, integrating filling, forming, and sealing capabilities to produce tetrahedral and pillow-shaped bags efficiently. With a production speed of up to 200 bags per minute, the CT11 optimizes operations with a multihead weighing system for precise dosing and ultrasonic technology for energy-efficient sealing. It supports compostable and recyclable materials, meeting growing environmental demands. Its PLC-controlled modularity allows seamless integration with a cartoning unit, packaging up to 25 bags per carton. The machine’s energy efficiency benefits from innovations like kinetic energy regeneration and ultrasonic sealing, reducing energy consumption during operation.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by achieving up to 200 bags per minute.
  • Supports sustainable practices with compostable and recyclable packaging options.
  • Minimizes energy costs using regenerative and ultrasonic sealing technology.
  • Adaptable to various tea products with precise multihead weighing.
  • Streamlines packaging operations with integrated cartoning capability.

General


Applications
Recyclable packaging,Tea bags,Premium tea,Herbal tea,Long-leaf tea,Tea,Compostable packaging,Beverage products
End products
Tetrahedral peppermint tea bags,Organic green tea bags,Premium oolong tea bags,Recyclable jasmine tea bags,Long-leaf black tea bags,Pillow-shaped rooibos tea bags,Herbal chamomile tea bags,Compostable earl grey tea bags
Steps before
Selection of long-leaf tea and herbs,Mixing of tea blends,Quality inspection of tea materials,Preparation of packaging materials
Steps after
Cartoning,Outer envelope sealing,Oxidation protection,Storage and logistics,Distribution
Input ingredients
long-leaf tea,premium quality tea,compostable packaging materials,recyclable packaging materials,filter material,paper cardboard,tag,cotton thread
Output ingredients
see-through tetrahedral tea bags,pillow tea bags,sealed outer envelope,cartons with 10 to 25 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


Production speed
Up to 200 bags or envelopes per minute
Teabag capacity
From 2.2 to a maximum of 16 cm³ according to bag size
Power required
Total installed power
Average power consumption
12 kW
Maximum power consumption
16 kW
Compressed air exercise pressure
6 bar
Compressed air consumption
Up to max. 880 Nl/min
Machine net weight
Max. 5850 kg
Bag type
See-through tetrahedral and pillow tea bags

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Modular structure
Integrated steps
Forming,sealing,filling,cutting
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Energy efficiency
Kinetic energy regeneration
Cleaning method
Manual
Bag type
Tetrahedral and pillow bags
Changeover time
Not specified

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Tea type suitability
Long-leaf and premium tea

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Exceptionally reduced
Bag type
Tetrahedral and pillow bags
Packaging material compatibility
Compostable / Recyclable
Envelope sealing
Continuous sealing on a single station
Machine weight
Max. 5850 kg
Carton capacity
10 to 25 bags
Sealing technology
Ultrasonic

Custom Options


Modular structure
Yes
Integration capability
Cartoning attachment
Outer envelope sealing unit
Tetrahedral or pillow bags
Bag type customization
See-through tetrahedral and pillow bags
Sustainable packaging
Compostable/recyclable materials