Lid unscrambler for unstackable lids in round containers
Streamline your packaging process with this lid unscrambler, efficiently orienting and transferring unstackable lids to eliminate manual sorting and improve operational flow.

The Tetra Pak® Lid Unscrambler Unit A1 is an innovative solution for dairy manufacturers, food processors, ice cream producers, beverage companies, and packaging firms. This unit excels in automating the lid sorting process, handling up to 300 lids per minute with high precision. Utilizing a robust stainless steel design, it efficiently unscrambles and arranges unstackable lids in a defined orientation without the need for dispenser magazines, streamlining your production flow. Equipped with advanced sensors, it ensures seamless integration into your existing filling line by alerting operators when reloading is necessary. Moreover, its dry area placement capability allows for hygienic packaging operations, minimizing the risk associated with wet floor environments.
Benefits
- Enhances efficiency by seamlessly sorting and transferring lids, reducing manual intervention.
- Increases operational safety with ergonomic design, minimizing strain during loading.
- Maintains hygienic production environments with dry area placement.
- Offers flexible production capacity, handling up to 300 lids per minute.
- Alerts operators with sensors to ensure uninterrupted operation and timely maintenance.
- Applications
- Food,Nectar,Still drinks,Plant-based products,Other beverages,Ice cream,Juice,Dairy
- End products
- Sorbet cups,Yogurt drinks,Plant-based yogurt,Fruit juice,Flavored milk,Cheese spreads,Almond milk,Energy drinks,Soy milk,Coconut water,Butter,Flavored water,Ice cream cups,Ice cream tubs,Fruit nectar,Ice cream cones,Iced tea,Water-ice cups,Flavored coffee drinks,Milkshake
- Steps before
- Lid production,Lid supply,Lid transportation
- Steps after
- Filling,Lid sealing,Packaging,Storage
- Input ingredients
- unstackable lids,circular lids,random orientation lids
- Output ingredients
- sorted lids,defined orientation lids,transferable lids
- Capacity
- Standard version
- Capacity
- Compact version
- Lid Diameter
- 100 mm
- Automation
- High level with sensor alerts
- Material
- Stainless steel frame
- Airflow System
- Airstream with air nozzles
- Automation level
- High level of automation with sensors
- Lid unscrambling method
- Random orientation sorting to defined orientation
- Lid loading process
- Ergonomic and easy loading
- Conveyor adjustment
- Swivel-mounted for inclination adjustment
- Energy efficiency
- Utilizes air nozzles for lid transfer
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Container type
- Round
- Frame material
- Stainless steel
- Design type
- Swivel-mounted
- Discharge method
- Air nozzles for lid transfer
- Load type
- Ergonomic lid-loading
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen
- Integration possibilities
- Easily integrated with filling machines
- Swivel-mounted frame
- Adjustable inclination
- Ergonomic design
- Easy lid loading
- Automation level
- High,with sensor alerts
- Lid conveyor system
- Long,for dry area placement
- Air nozzle placement
- Top of unscrambler
- Lid chute integration
- With filling machine
- Market info
- Tetra Pak is renowned for providing innovative packaging solutions, specializing in carton packaging for the food and beverage industry. It is esteemed for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient processing and packaging equipment on a global scale.