GEA SmartPacker TwinTube

Our GEA SmartPacker TwinTube is a continuous motion, high-speed vertical packaging machine, supporting pillow bag styles. Intelligent automatic web tracking eliminates film deviations during production, without the need for manual adjustment. Operating with two parallel forming tubes, it achieves combined speeds of up to 500 bags per minute. Now, thanks to the Jumbo Roll for film reels (160 kg), you can also benefit from long production runs.

Higher output at lower cost per bag.

GEA SmartPacker TwinTube gives you high speed and high output levels with top packaging quality. Its ingenious design operates two parallel forming tubes from a single drive and runs up to four times the speed of conventional baggers. Ideal for confectionery applications, it achieves combined speeds of up to 500 bags per minute (weighing 10 to 18 g each).  It is also possible to run a film reel for each drive, meaning packs of different widths and/or designs can be simultaneously filled.

Pillow bag ideal for; hard candy, soft candy, savory snacks, nuts & small cookies, dried fruit.

Dedicated design for high-speed packing

  • Low drop between weigher and jaw head allows high speed and compact portion packing
  • Reinforced sealing technology allows more flexibility in terms of film types and specifications
  • Fully integrated GEA TiroLabel unit for precise labeling
  • Patent pending innovative, open machine design allows easy access, visibility and efficient maintenance
  • Automatic web tracking eliminates film deviations during production, without the need of manual adjustment

High efficiency with a small footprint.

  • Future-proof modular design allows easy installation of options or upgrades
  • Space and cost savings through efficient use of factory space
  • Flexibility thanks to the option to run different single reels per tube simultaneously
  • Optional Jumbo Roll for film reels of up to 100 kg allows long production runs for high efficiency

Main Applications include  

  • Soft and hard candy 
  • Small cookies 
  • Savory snacks 
  • Dried fruit and nuts

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