FTB Carton Series Cartoning

Machine overview

Cartoning machines for oriented capsules.

The FTB Series delivers flexible, high-performance solutions for the cartoning of coffee and soluble beverage capsules, up to 80 cartons per minute. Fully servo-driven and designed to handle multiple capsule formats and layer configurations, these machines combine precision, speed, and compact design to optimize your packaging process. With user-friendly controls, quick changeovers, minimal maintenance, and advanced carton filling systems, the FTB Series ensures consistent quality while reducing material use and production waste. Ideal for turnkey operations, the series seamlessly integrates with upstream capsule filling systems for a complete packaging solution. 

Production plant

IMA Coffee

Machine highlights


  1. Extreme flexibility

    For multiple capsule formats and layer arrangements


  2. High-speed performance in a compact design

    Ensuring maximum output with minimal footprint.


  3. Optimized carton filling

    To minimize void space and reduce material usage. 


  4. Quick size changeovers and user-friendly interface

    For smooth operation.


  5. Lubrication-free and low maintenance design

    For cleaner processing.


  6. Seamless integration

    With upstream fillers for turnkey solutions

Machine details

Capsule orientation

Capsule feeding unit

Capsule pick & place unit

Capsule insertion

Blanck picking

Carton forming

Machine versions

FTB577-C

Based on proven design features from the confectionery industry, the FTB577-C cartoner delivers high efficiency and flexible product layer configurations. Running at up to 80 cartons/min (500 capsules/min at infeed), it handles multiple capsule formats with pre-nested robotic grouping, packing them into compact boxes to reduce material use and void fill. Equipped with capsule and carton detection systems, it minimizes rejections, while a user-friendly operator panel, quick changeovers, and low maintenance make the FTB577-C a benchmark in speed, efficiency, and versatility. 

FTB608-C

The FTB608-C is a compact, turnkey cartoning solution designed for American and Espresso coffee capsules and soluble beverages. Equipped with a single forming head and positive display management, it can pack multiple flavors into a single box using a dedicated feeding system. The machine features a single flat blank magazine for smooth operation. 
Fully servo-driven, the FTB608-C delivers excellent production efficiency, handling up to 40 cartons per minute, and exceptional flexibility for various product layer configurations. Its compact footprint, optimized use of void space, high blank capacity, quick size changeovers, and user-friendly interface make it ideal for saving floor space, reducing material use, and minimizing downtime.

FTB584-C

The FTB584-C offers a highly flexible solution for coffee capsules and soluble beverages. Fully servo-driven, it delivers outstanding production efficiency, handling up to 25 cartons/min, and exceptional adaptability for various product layer configurations. Its compact footprint and optimized use of carton space make it an ideal choice for saving floor space and reducing material and operational costs. 

Technical information

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