Tetra Pak high-capacity extrusion line for ice-cream industry

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Tetra Pak has launched a high-capacity extrusion line for the large-scale production of ice-cream sticks and sandwiches.

The line has the highest capacity in the industry, according to the company, delivering up to 43,200 pieces/h against an industry average of 36,000 for this segment. The efficient freezer and precision cutting equipment provide a uniform product with high stability — due to temperature control at every stage — as well as identical thickness. Further along the process, the dip and transfer unit allows precise dipping and careful lay-off to the wrapper, minimising product waste.

The company says when the line is running at full capacity, a 60% increase in production is achieved without extra manpower and with only 44% more energy.

The line allows flexibility in switching between ice-cream sticks and sandwiches, as well as handling up to four flavours and 12 different coatings without changing equipment.