C51 Tea bag packaging

Machine overview

The machine that never stops.

The C51 is a high-performance packaging solution for naked, single-chamber, heatsealed, round, square and rectangular bags, reaching speeds of up to 2000 bags/minute. Despite exceptionally high processing speeds, teabag seams are perfectly sealed and free from any product residue.
The C51 produces joined pairs of teabags separated with perforations or ready-to-use single bags. Also available are family-size teabags with a capacity of up to approx. 28 g.
Integration with different final packaging solutions includes an automatic carton attachment using flat blanks, a horizontal flow-pack packaging unit, as well as a conveyor exit for hand removal and further packaging into cartons, polythene bags or other options.
Specific product control devices monitor production constantly and intervene directly to remove faulty packages without stopping the machine.

Production plant

IMA Tea & Herbs

Machine highlights


  1. High speed

    Highest performance and maximum efficiency at speeds of up to 2000 bags/minute.


  2. Flexibility

    Flexibility both in terms of teabag shape/size and carton style/size.


  3. Wide choice for final packaging

    Free to choose the desired final packaging solution between cartons, flow-packs and bulk bags.


  4. Flow pack wrapping

    Flow-packs are practical, fully waterproof and provide exceptional versatility in terms of size and material (cellophane, polypropylene, laminate and cold-sealable), and represent an economical alternative to cartons.


  5. Automatic splicing

    Packaging material automatic splicing: no processing speed reduction, greater efficiency, one operator can manage more than one machine.


  6. Product feeding and dosing optimization

    Automatic weight control and adjustment to optimise product feeding and dosing. Ensures removal of faulty packages.

Filter paper automatic splicing

Round bag cut and detaching

Technical information

TECHNICAL DATA C51
Machine speed (bags/minute)Up to 2,000
Bag capacityUp to aproximately 28.4 grams black tea
Power requiredTotal installed power 12.3 kW
N.b. Power consumption depends on the thermic groups fitted in the machine
Compressed air (without outer envelope)

DUTY pressure: 6 bar

Consumption: 75 Nl/min.

Air supply connection: Ø 3/8 gas

LubrificationThe machine is provided with an automatic and centralized lubrication system
Machine net weightMax 4,200 Kg

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