Tetra Pak launches iLine
New generation integrated packaging lines reduce operational costs up to 40%.
Tetra Pak introduced Tetra Pak iLine solutions. This new generation of high-performance aseptic carton packaging solutions takes line integration and automation technology to a new level thanks to a novel process control and information management system.
"With iLine we provide our customers with a new level of end-to-end line performance," said Michael Grosse, Tetra Pak’s Executive Vice President, Development & Engineering. "Tetra Pak iLine solutions are a step change in line integration and automation, providing customers with reduced operational costs, increased equipment reliability and capacity."
The more robust and operationally efficient Tetra Pak iLine solutions enable customers to increase capacity and reduce operational costs by up to 40%, depending on the configuration.
- The Tetra Pak A3/CompactFlex iLine - A brand new system dedicated to portion packages, the Tetra Pak A3/CompactFlex iLine is the most cost effective solution for customers producing 40 million packages per year per line. The small and flexible, Tetra Pak A3/CompactFlex produces 9,000 portion packages per hour. With 19 different Tetra Brik Aseptic and Tetra Prisma Aseptic packages, Tetra Pak A3/CompactFlex has the largest range of portion packages on the market today.
- The Tetra Pak A3/Flex iLine - Tetra Pak’s most flexible packaging solution, the Tetra Pak A3/Flex iLine produces 22 different Tetra Brik Aseptic and Tetra Prisma Aseptic package shapes and sizes, with an increased production capacity for 1-litre Tetra Brik Aseptic to 8,000 family packs per hour from 7,000 packs per hour.
- The Tetra Pak A3/Speed iLine - Tetra Pak’s fastest packaging solution, the Tetra Pak A3/Speed iLine for Tetra Brik Aseptic comes in two versions, one for family packs –at 15,000 packs/hour and one for portion packs – at 24,000 packs/per hour. These high speed solutions offer lower operational cost and increased robustness.
