W-Pack Stacking and Wrapping
Machine overview
The Wonderwrap
The IMA TMC W-PACK is a high-speed stacker-wrapper designed for feminine care and light incontinence products. Unlike conventional baggers, it uses the product itself as the mold for wrapping, eliminating the need for pre-formed plastic bags and allowing significant savings on packaging material.
Operating at up to 200 cycles per minute, it doubles the standard output while enabling the use of thinner and more sustainable materials, including paper-based wrapping with minimal adhesive. Thanks to its modular design, W-PACK can handle a wide variety of formats, from single to triple rows, while maintaining flexibility and efficiency.
Production plant
IMA TMC
Machine highlights
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Up to 75% savings on packaging material compared to traditional bagging solutions.
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Double the output, running at 200 cycles per minute versus the industry’s 100.
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Processes ultra-thin films (down to 25–30 μm) for lower material costs.
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Compatible with sustainable paper wrapping, using less than 1.8% adhesive by weight.
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Flexible format handling, from single to triple rows and up to 290 mm wide.
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Four waste-reduction systems and smart software maximize efficiency and uptime.
More about the machine
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Built to outperform
W-PACK is built for speed—hitting up to 200 cycles per minute, doubling standard output without sacrificing quality. Its smart software adapts in real time, optimizing flow and keeping performance high. Four waste-elimination systems work behind the scenes to prevent downtime and keep productivity at its peak.
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Versatility and modularity
The W-PACK’s modular design offers unmatched flexibility, handling a wide range of product sizes from light incontinence products to feminine hygiene items like panty liners. Capable of processing single, double, and triple row packages up to 290mm in width, it’s the perfect solution for diverse market demands— including the growing need for larger packages in the American market.
Efficiency meets economy
Single-use poly bags are not only resource-heavy, but also expensive.
Our machine enables significant material savings by reducing the thickness of packaging material from 35-40 microns down to 25-30 microns. This change alone results in a cost-saving opportunity, making it a more cost-effective solution.
| W-PACK 200 ppm | Dual Lane Stacker&Bagger 120ppm | |
| Increase low count capability | 6 pcs @1200ppm Converter Speed | 10 pcs @ 1200ppm Converter Speed |
| Minimized operator interactions | Reel replacement once every 4 hours | Continuous empty bags refill |
| Reduced packaging material cost | 75% saving on paper 45% saving on PE | Full cost |
Sustainable paper packs
W-PACK enables paper wrapping—an increasingly popular, eco-friendly choice in today’s market. While traditional paper bags can be 4 to 5 times more expensive than polyethilene alternatives, our system significantly reduces costs through innovative wrapping techniques. We use hot-melt adhesives—optionally plant-based—to keep the solution sustainable. With adhesive usage kept below 1.8% of the paper’s total mass, W-PACK helps minimize environmental impact and promotes a greener footprint.
