Used filling machine A1 Tetra Pak Aseptic 16400 bph

Tetra Pak® A1-Tetra Classic Aseptic (TCA)

Used Tetra Pak A1 – Tetra Classic Aseptic (TCA) Filler, 16,400 pph – Overview
This pre-owned aseptic form-fill-seal carton filler is a Tetra Pak A1 – Tetra Classic Aseptic (TCA), engineered for high-speed small-format beverage production. Designed to form, fill, and seal tetrahedral cartons directly from roll-fed packaging material, it delivers reliable performance for UHT products and shelf-stable beverages. As a second hand industrial packaging asset currently in production, it is an excellent choice for upgrading a used bottling line with proven aseptic capability.
Technical Specifications & Performance Data

Manufacturer / Model: Tetra Pak A1 – Tetra Classic Aseptic (TCA)
Technology: Aseptic form-fill-seal carton filler (laminate roll-fed); non-isobaric application
Year of manufacture: 2006
Operating speed: 16,400 packs per hour (pph)
Package style: Tetra Classic Aseptic (tetrahedral cartons)
Fill volume range: 65–100 ml
Installed accessory: 65 ml conversion kit
Recorded run hours: 42,053 (Line A)
Current status: In production; excellent running condition
Typical products: UHT milk, flavored dairy, juices, nectar-based drinks, and other aseptic-ready liquid foods suited to carton packaging

Advanced Automation & Control Systems
Precision Web Handling & Registration

Roll-fed laminate forming with print-mark registration for accurate cutting and sealing
Consistent pack geometry for stable downstream handling and case packing

PLC-Based Operation & HMI

Centralized PLC control with operator HMI for recipes, alarms, and line diagnostics
Automated routines supporting production start-up, format change, and cleaning sequences

Aseptic Process Features

Packaging material sterilization and controlled aseptic filling environment per A1 TCA design
Integration readiness for CIP/SIP at the product interface; sterile air management and filtration consistent with aseptic practice

Production Line Integration Capabilities
Upstream Connectivity

Compatible with UHT/ESL processing systems, balance tanks, product deaeration, and inline quality monitoring
Product feed interfaces designed for hygienic connections and controlled flow

Downstream & End-of-Line

Interfaces for carton conveyors, checkweighers, date coding/inkjet printing, case packing, and palletizing
Suitable for integration within a used bottling line or mixed-format beverage production layout

Controls & Data

Standard I/O for line interlocks and efficiency tracking; supports line start/stop coordination
Data points available for OEE and quality reporting via the machine HMI/PLC (per OEM configuration)

Machine Condition & Maintenance History

Currently running in production with 42,053 recorded operating hours
Described as in excellent condition with stable output at rated speed
Clean, maintained second hand filler suitable for rapid redeployment in industrial packaging environments

Operational Performance & Versatility

High-speed small-volume capability: 16,400 pph across 65–100 ml formats
65 ml conversion kit included ...
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