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
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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 ...