Vertical cartoning system for confectionery products

When you need high-speed, versatile cartoning capabilities for varied packaging formats, this system ensures seamless integration with your existing production line to manage diverse product types efficiently.

Cartons Large Formats and Bulk Products Efficiently

The FTC570 from IMA Group is a continuous vertical cartoner designed for high-speed packaging of large carton formats and bulk products, serving industries such as confectionery and beverages. This versatile machine features a unique rotating drum with suction cups for precise carton picking and placing, supported by flexible infeed solutions like slat counters and multihead weighers. Capable of processing up to 200 cartons per minute, it offers seamless integration with existing production lines, enhanced by energy-efficient design elements that share kinetic energy across modules, reducing power consumption. Built to accommodate sustainable packaging materials, the FTC570 supports the use of eco-friendly resources. With robust construction, including a flip-top upper closure unit and gluing control system, it is easily maintained and configurable for various production needs.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency by handling up to 200 cartons per minute.
  • Minimizes energy costs with innovative power-sharing technology.
  • Ensures flexibility with easy integration of diverse infeed solutions.
  • Supports sustainability with compatibility for eco-friendly packaging materials.
  • Reduces maintenance requirements with durable construction and minimal upkeep needs.

General


Applications
Plastic bottles,Flow packs,Candy,Confectionery,Coffee,Metal containers,Chewing gum
End products
Gummy bears,Espresso capsules,Vacuum-sealed snack packs,Bubble gum,Pet water bottles,Chocolate bars,Aluminum canisters
Steps before
Product sorting,Volume measurement,Counting
Steps after
Top closure sealing,Side flaps folding,Bottom closure sealing,Marking unit integration,Packaging
Input ingredients
carton pack shapes,plastic bottles,metal containers,coffee capsules,chewing gum,candy,flow packs
Output ingredients
large carton formats,packaged products in bulk,eco-friendly packages
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 ppm
Installed Power
14 kW
Operating Pressure
6 bar
Maximum Air Consumption
350 Nl/min
Weight
3,320 Kg
Packaging Flexibility
Various carton pack shapes,plastic bottles,metal containers
Dosing Systems
Volumetric dosing units,multihead weighers
Product Counting Solutions
Coffee capsules,chewing gum,candy,flow packs

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Continuous vertical cartoning
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
Minimal
Automation level
High
Processing capacity
Up to 200 ppm

Material Compatibility


Carton pack shapes
Various
Metal containers
Compatible
Plastic bottles
Compatible

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Cartons,plastic bottles,metal containers
Carton style
Flip-top,large formats
Product type
Bulk products like coffee capsules,chewing gum,candy
Product dosing systems
Slat counters,volumetric dosing units,multihead weighers

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Defined by Min/Max dimensions A-E
Carton size range
Various carton pack shapes
Weight
3,320 Kg
Discharge method
Rotating drum with suction cups
Construction material
Information not available

Custom Options


Product dosing systems
Slat counters,volumetric dosing units,multihead weighers
Marking unit integration
Yes
Infeed solutions
Different infeed groups
Flip-top upper closure unit
Yes
Gluing control system
Yes
Bottom closure gluing unit
Yes
Sustainable packaging materials
Yes