What kind of tea bags can these machines produce?

These machines are designed to produce heat-sealed tea bags, typically the pillow-style, without a string and tag. They are suitable for various loose leaf teas and herbal infusions.

What does 'Carton Insertion' mean?

Carton Insertion means the machine automatically places the filled and sealed tea bags into pre-formed cartons, ready for further packaging or distribution.

What are the benefits of having new PLC Controls?

New PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) controls offer improved reliability, easier diagnostics, greater precision in operation, and often allow for more flexible recipe management compared to older control systems.

Are spare parts readily available for older IMA C21 machines?

While the C21 is an established model, availability of specific spare parts may vary. Buyers should consult with the seller or specialist suppliers regarding critical wear parts and their lead times.

What kind of product can be filled by these machines?

These machines are primarily designed for filling dry, granular, or particulate products such as tea leaves, herbal blends, and similar free-flowing materials into filter bags.

Used IMA C21 - Filling Machines, photo 1

used Equipment

Available

Verified seller

LABCOLD RLDF1510 Climatic Class 4 Refrigerator - IMA C21

Name: IMA C21
Brand: LABCOLD RLDF1510 Climatic Class 4 Refrigerator
SKU: a40511cad838

Price: Contact seller for price

12 x IMA C21 Heat Seal Tea Bagging machines SOLD With Carton Insertion. Years – 1978, 1981, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1983, 1985, 1985, 1986, 1986, (1987 & 1987). 2 x 1987 Machines SOLD. Paper Size & Format : 94mm/25pc Bag Sizes (mm) : 60mm x 45mm Heat Sealable Sachet Sizes (mm) : 76mm x 65mm Carton Size: 150mm x 69mm x 79mm Output Speeds : approx 132 bags/min They are all fully guarded and have been rewired with new PLC Controls 5 years ago. Very well maintained and serviced throughout. In excellent condition and great value. SOLD

Essex, United Kingdom

5,774 km away

Model Number

ima-c21-6

Stock Number

a40511cad838

Machinery Masters View

Typical context for this category of equipment. Always confirm specifics with the seller.

Applications & Use Cases

Producing individual heat-sealed tea bags for retail packaging.
Packaging herbal infusions and similar dry, particulate products into filter bags.
High-volume production lines requiring automated tea bag filling and cartoning.
Operations seeking to upgrade or expand existing tea bag manufacturing capabilities.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity: For this class of equipment, units commonly achieve throughputs of several hundred tea bags per minute, depending on bag size and product density.
Power supply: Units of this type typically operate on a three-phase industrial power supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz in the UK, with varying power consumption based on ancillary equipment.
Bag type: These machines are designed for heat-sealable filter paper, forming pillow-style tea bags.
Automation level: The C21 model, especially with PLC upgrades, offers automated filling, sealing, and carton insertion, reducing manual labour.
Footprint: The physical footprint for a single unit can vary, but buyers should anticipate a significant space requirement for the machine and its associated carton insertion module.
Maintenance requirements: Regular preventative maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of wear parts, is crucial for optimal performance and longevity.

Frequently Asked Questions

These machines are designed to produce heat-sealed tea bags, typically the pillow-style, without a string and tag. They are suitable for various loose leaf teas and herbal infusions.

Machinery Masters Intelligence. General guidance for this category of equipment only, not a substitute for the seller's exact specifications. Always confirm details with the seller.