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Tetra Pak® R2
A form, fill and seal machine for Tetra Recart®

Application
The Tetra Recart carton is the first retortable carton package. The
Tetra Pak R2 machine erects, forms, fills and seals Tetra Recart cartons
© 2012 Tetra Recart AB TRC10002 en 2013-08 in both Mini and Midi format.

The diagrams show the front and top dimensions of the Tetra Pak R2 including the required operation area (measurements in mm).

We reserve the right to introduce design modifications without prior notice. Tetra Pak, ,
PROTECTS WHAT'S GOOD and Tetra Recart are trademarks belonging to the Tetra Pak Group.

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Working Principle Package Formats

Overview Filling The machine can produce packages in both Midi format (340 ml, 390
ml and 500 ml) and Mini format (200 ml). The conversion between Mini
Tetra Recart cartons are loaded manually into the infeed of the The packages are filled using one or several of the fillers:
and Midi format will take less than 5 hours.
Tetra Pak R2. The cartons are erected into packages on a mandrel -pocket fillers for granulate products
wheel on which the bottom of the packages are formed and sealed. All -piston filler for pumpable products
operations in the Tetra Pak R2 are performed by indexing Tetra Recart -liquid fillers for water-like products
packages two by two. The Tetra Pak R2 can thereby be configured to accommodate a wide Variants
range of products. The containers and hoppers for product supply are
UL/CSA or CE Piston filler or platform in second filler pos
The mandrel wheel releases the packages onto an indexing conveyor located on the platform of the Tetra Pak R2 machine for easy and safe
Mini or Midi Liquid filler or platform in third filler pos
that transports the packages through the fillers and top sealing unit. At access. The piston filler is equipped with a CIP system for automatic
Pocket filler or platform in first filler pos Stair position right back or right front or left back or left front
the final station, the filled and sealed packages receive final forming cleaning.
- PKF product feeding system
and folding before leaving the Tetra Pak R2 on an outfeed conveyor.

Product is supplied by customer processing equipment via connec- Form and seal top
tions on the platform of the Tetra Pak R2. After filling, the package top is formed and sealed. The package is
Optional Kit
then indexed past the package waste station to the outfeed conveyor. Mini/Midi size conversion Package air cleaning
Carton infeed and form and seal bottom
Steam in headspace
The Tetra Recart cartons are delivered in boxes to production site. Operation
After loading, individual cartons are fed into the Tetra Pak R2 where Two TP R2 machines can be operated by one operator.
the cartons are erected into packages on a mandrel that is locked on
an indexing turning wheel. While on the mandrels, the bottoms of the
The machine is operated using an operator panel with touch screen, Technical Data
where all information and alarms are visible.
packages are sealed and formed. After forming, the packages are The machine is controlled by an automatic control system including Capacity Machine weight
released from the mandrel wheel on to an indexing transport belt. servo motors. It has two electrical cabinets; one main cabinet and one
cabinet placed on the platform controlling the fillers. Capacity Up to 6000 units/hour Including fillers 9 100 kg
Excluding fillers 6 200 kg (13 670 lbs)

Tetra Pak R2 Components

Power Specifications Electricity
The diagram shows the following components:
Production 10.5 kW Voltage 400/230 VAC
1. Carton infeed Max power 12.5 kW Phase 3 phase + N + E
2. Form and seal bottom Frequency 50 or 60 Hz
3. Package handling Recommended main fuse 80A
4. Fillers
5. Form and seal top
Compressed Air Cooling Water Supply
Supply pressure Min 0.7 MPa (Min 7.0 bar) Supply pressure Min 0.35 MPa (3.5 bar)
Consumption 54m³/h Production consumption 0.75m³/h (26 ft³/h)
(1900 ft³/h) Max inlet temperature 20°C (68°F)
Air quality As per ISO 8573-1 Water quality Drinking water

Steam
Pressure Max 5 bar
Consumption 50 kg/h piston filler
50 kg/h steam in headspace (option)