FTB TL Series Cartoning

Machine overview

A compact cartoner for countless configurations

Compact top loading cartoners that feature the widest box size range and product arrangement.
The extensive knowledge and ability to provide customized solutions allows IMA Gima to serve several markets such as confectionery and snacks, biscuits, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and personal care.

With fully servo-driven movement, the FTB TL Series ensures excellent production efficiency and minimal maintenances requirement. Modular design allows maximum flexibility, enabling the processing of many different product types and packaging solutions. Products handled by robotic units are packed into minimally sized boxes in order to significantly reduce material consumption and void-fill techniques.

According to the required machine speed and blanks capacity, the FTB TL Series can be equipped with a single, double, or twin‑double flat blank carton magazine, reaching output speeds of up to 200 cartons/minute. The machine can be configured either to process flat blanks or to run pre‑glued cartons, depending on the production requirements. The dedicated forming heads and the transport system employ positive display management, ensuring carton squareness throughout the entire process.

All the common closure styles can be handled on the FTB TL Series, including tuck-in and glued flaps, performed on standard cartons and corrugated cardboard. Customized solutions are available on demand.

Production plant

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Machine highlights


  1. Compact footprint design

    Compact design which ensures a small footprint.


  2. Compatible with standard and corrugated cartons

    Features to handle standard cartons and corrugated cardboard.


  3. Scalable blank magazine configuration

    According to the required speed, it can be equipped with multiple flat blank magazines.


  4. High product configuration flexibility inside the carton

    Precise and adaptable product arrangements within the carton, ensuring secure positioning and consistent packaging quality across a wide range of product shapes and formats.


  5. Modular architecture for multiple feeding systems

    Modular design to allow multiple feeding system integration.


  6. Easy access to operating areas

    Easy access to the operating areas and operator-friendly HMI.

Machine video trailer

Pick up, nesting and feeding

Pick up and feeding

Five panels’ cartons feeding

Pick up and feeding

Hexagonal cartons feeding

Display box closing

Product feeding 4 heads

Product feeding 4 heads

Product output

Product feeding 2 heads

Product transport belt

Technical information

FTB TL SERIES
SERIES MODELLENGTH (L)WIDTH (W)HEIGHT (H)PRODUCTION SPEED
FTB60850-240mm50-240mm30-180 mmUp to 50 cartons/min – single forming head
FTB577
Up to 100 cartons/min – double forming head
FTB575
Up to 200 cartons/min  – twin double forming head

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