Tetra Pak A3/Flex packaging line is available worldwide

The largest carton ambient product portfolio on one line protects customer investment and enables great flexibility.

27/02/06 Tetra Pak A3/Flex packaging line is now available worldwide to produce a total of 22 different packages, covering the largest product portfolio available today on one carton ambient packaging line.

The Tetra Pak A3/Flex packaging line protects customer investment as the same filling machine can be modified in minimum seven hours (excluding cleaning and sterilization) – the only carton ambient packaging line offering this possibility today.

Its QuickChange™ solution allows customers to change package sizes with the same bottom base in just 15 minutes, enabling capacity optimisation and flexibility in order to meet changing market needs.

The Tetra Pak A3/Flex has a capacity of 5,000 to 8,000 packages per hour, depending on volume, and can produce TBA packages in volumes from 200 ml to 2000 ml and TPA packages from 200 ml to 1000 ml. The Tetra Pak A3/Flex handles both high acid and low acid products and can satisfy a great variety of liquid food packaging needs while offering extremely high distribution efficiency.

"No other carton packaging line on the market today can beat the Tetra Pak A3/Flex packaging line when it comes to major changes in package size and shape," said Ivano Selmi, Vice President, Tetra Pak Carton Ambient.

"The Tetra Pak A3/Flex helps customers lower operational costs and increase operational efficiency, " added Selmi, "with the introduction of monitoring systems for the most critical functions of the filling machine such as sealing"

Another major customer benefit is Tetra Pak's standard line concept, which guarantees that downstream equipment matches the performance of the filling machine. The full line offering is consistent with Tetra Pak’s aim to provide

integrated processing and packaging solutions to ensure the highest efficiency and functionality for its customers throughout the entire package manufacturing process.

Distribution benefits

Tetra Brik® Aseptic packages’ rectangular shape stacks extremely effectively, allowing for efficient palletizing for transport, storage and display and contributing to cost effectiveness through the whole value chain. Tetra Brik Aseptic packages satisfy a great variety of liquid food packaging needs while offering extremely high distribution efficiency.

The Tetra Prisma® Aseptic packages - with their unique 8-sided shape and high quality printing options - have been designed for the image conscious consumer who wants a superior product. They are ideal for impulse buying locations, where their eye-catching appearance will enhance product brands while offering consumers a package which is easy to grip and drink from.