C27-E Tea bag packaging

Machine overview

Clean forever. Clever

Based on extensive research to minimise the amount of tea dust deposited on the machine, the C27-E implements a host of clever solutions such as the incorporation of groups inside the machine frame, also significantly reducing the footprint of the machine.
The C27-E produces knotted tea bags at up to 300 bags/minute and handles tea as well as non-free-flowing products thanks to a special vibrating feeding system for herbs.
The C27-E is a medium-speed solution for all tea and herb varieties. Naked bags and sealed outer envelopes are the two available packaging methods. It is equipped with a new cartoning attachment with a level of flexibility allowing both 1 to 4 row processing, as well as carton types including tuck-in, Kurzlaschen and caddy style.
Complete working cycle control is enabled via a PC with a user-friendly on-board HMI. Machine operators also benefit from remote monitoring on a mobile device (tablet or smartphone) thanks to Open Standard software and full interoperability.

Production plant

IMA Tea & Herbs

Machine highlights


  1. Production speed

    Medium production speed: up to 300 bags/minute.


  2. New design

    New design concept combining dust-free machinery and reduced footprint.


  3. Knot technology

    Environmentally friendly thanks to absence of metal staple.


  4. Product feeding system

    Vibrating product feeding system for non-free-flowing products: minimises product degradation.


  5. Single bag rejection

    Advanced mechanical single bag rejection: less compressed air consumption, less tea dust on machine.


  6. Packaging versatility

    Naked bags and heat or cold-sealed outer envelopes.


  7. HMI

    New-generation HMI for simplified interaction and interoperability.


  8. Integrated cartoning unit

    New cartoning unit handling from 1 to 4 rows, for tuck-in, Kurzlaschen and caddy type cartons.

Advanced HMI

Thanks to Open Standards software, IMA provides operators with an advanced on-board HMI which is easily complemented by the convenience of mobile devices supporting the same functions as the on-board control panel.

Machine video trailer

Sealed outer envelopes

Tea bag packaging

Faulty single bag rejection

Knotting group

Outer-Envelope-Sealing

Dosing and filter bag erection

Video camera for knot conformity

Cardboard divider insertion

Technical information

Machines speedUp to 300 bags/minute
Teabag CapacityUp to approximately 3,0 grams
Filter bag maximum volume 9,5 cubic centimeters
Power required of basic machineTotal installed power: 16,6 kW
Maximum power consumption: 5,7 kW
Note: consumption depends on the thermic groups fitted on the machine
Compressed airExercise pressure: 6 bar
Consumption: up to max. 200 Nl/min.
Machine net weight (with cartoning unit)Max 2638 Kg

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