Tub filling and sealing for pasty products

Experience high-speed, precision tub filling and sealing designed for pasty products, ensuring optimal hygiene and versatility with a wide dosing range.

Fills and Seals Pre-formed Tubs Efficiently

The Copparapid 6000 from IMA Group is a high-speed tub filling and sealing machine designed for the food and dairy industry. It excels in hygienically processing products like butter, margarine, and cream cheese into pre-formed tubs with precision. Operating at up to 200 tubs per minute, this machine offers an extensive dosing range from 50 to 1,000 grams, ensuring flexible production needs. Utilizing a modular design, it allows easy integration into existing lines with features like PLC control by Allen Bradley and optional CIP cleanable dosing units for efficient maintenance. The machine’s exceptional filling accuracy (s=0.5 g for Qn < 250 g) and compatibility with various tub shapes make it ideal for manufacturers seeking seamless operations and superior product quality.

Benefits

  • Ensures precise product consistency with exceptional filling accuracy.
  • Enhances operational efficiency by processing up to 200 tubs per minute.
  • Minimizes contamination risk with modular CIP cleanable dosing units.
  • Adapts to diverse product lines with a wide dosing range and tub shape compatibility.
  • Simplifies integration with existing systems using PLC-controlled operation.

General


Applications
Fresh cheese,Delicatessen salads,Pasty products,Curd cheese,Butter,Margarine
End products
Coleslaw,Hummus,Potato salad,Whipped butter,Spreadable margarine,Greek yogurt,Cream cheese,Guacamole,Liver pâté,Salted butter,Paneer
Steps before
Emulsification,Dosing,Product feed from process plant
Steps after
Sealing,End-of-line packaging,Case packing
Input ingredients
pasty products,butter,margarine,fresh/curd cheese,delicatessen salads
Output ingredients
pre-formed tubs,filled tubs
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


Speed
Up to 200 tubs/min
Dosing range
50 g – 1,000 g
Filling accuracy
s=0.5 g for Qn < 250 g
Product feed
Direct feed from the process plant,vertical hopper
Tub shapes
Rectangular,oval and round
End-of-line packaging
By downstream fully automatic case packer
Automation
PLC by Allen Bradley with touch screen operating panel
Main drive
Main servo drive with cam controlled transfer mechanisms
Dosing system options
CIP cleanable dosing unit,various discharge conveyor options
Machine layout
Modular concept,compact
Additional options
Date coding,laminar flow,remote access control,UVC sterilization

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture

Product type Characteristics


Filling Material
Pasty products
Product Types
Butter,margarine,fresh/curd cheese,delicatessen salads
Container Type
Pre-formed tubs

Physical Characteristics


Machine layout
Four line machine
Speed
Up to 200 tubs per minute
Filling range
50 to 1000 g
Tub shapes
Rectangular,oval,and round
Product feed
Direct feed from the process plant,vertical hopper

Custom Options


Filling weights
50 to 1000 g
Dosing systems
Various for different product requirements
Control panel type
Touch screen operating panel
Main servo drive
Cam controlled transfer mechanisms without impact on size parts
Individual servo-drives
For wrapping material feed and dosing
Retrofitting
Complete functional modules
CIP cleanable dosing unit
Yes
Date coding
Options available
Laminar flow
Options available
Discharge conveyor options
Various available
Remote access control
Available
UVC sterilization
Available
Machine control
PLC by Allen Bradley
Product feed
Direct feed from process plant,vertical hopper
Tub shapes
Rectangular,oval,round