Over wrapping solution for foodstuffs and beverages
Optimizing film over wrapping for challenging thin materials, this compact solution enhances efficiency with minimal maintenance, perfectly suited for diverse product shapes in high-speed packaging lines.

The A50 from IMA Group is an automatic overwrapping machine engineered for food and beverage packaging needs. It excels in handling thin and challenging films, offering robust performance with entirely mechanical movements to minimize maintenance. This machine operates with cellophane, PVC, PP, and heat-sealable film types, making it versatile for various applications like wrapping chocolate bars, juice boxes, and cereal packaging. Capable of running at 60 cycles per minute, the A50 efficiently transitions between different product formats like cartons and trays, thanks to its quick changeover features. The equipment’s lateral sealing units and innovative film transport system ensure precise and reliable operation, while optional add-ons can enhance its performance for specific requirements. As a compact solution in packaging lines, the A50 provides seamless integration for handling solid products in confectionery, dairy, and other industries, meeting demanding production goals with effective film management and reduced energy consumption.
Benefits
- Increases packaging efficiency with a throughput of up to 60 cycles per minute.
- Minimizes maintenance with fully mechanical movements.
- Enhances product protection by accommodating diverse film types, including challenging thin films.
- Streamlines production with easy product changeovers between formats like trays and cartons.
- Offers flexibility for customized applications with optional performance-enhancing add-ons.
- Applications
- Beverages,Cartons,Foodstuffs,Trays,Parallelepiped products,Bundles
- End products
- Bottle six-packs,Energy drink cans,Beverage cans,Instant noodle trays,Juice boxes,Snack packaging,Cookie trays,Chocolate bars,Cereal boxes,Soap bars,Tea sachet bundles
- Steps before
- Filling,Cartoning,Pressing,Bundle Preparation
- Steps after
- Packing,Case Packing,Palletizing
- Input ingredients
- cellophane film,PVC film,PP film,reel-fed film,heat-sealable film
- Output ingredients
- overwrapped foodstuffs,overwrapped beverages,wrapped cartons,wrapped trays,wrapped bundles,wrapped parallelepiped products
- Overwrapping speed
- 60 cycles/minute
- Product size range
- Min (30x25x60 mm) - Max (220x120x320 mm)
- Film width
- 100 to 420 mm
- Cutting length
- 120 to 700 mm
- Film type
- Cellophane,PVC,PP,heat-sealable film
- Working mechanism
- Fully mechanical movements
- Film type compatibility
- Cellophane,PVC,PP,heat-sealable films
- Film transport system
- Innovative,allows use of thin films
- Automation level
- Automatic
- Changeover time
- Easy changeover between products
- Production capacity
- 60 cycles/min
- Optional features
- Tear tape unit,quick reel replacement
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Product Types
- Cartons,Trays,Bundles
- FDA materials
- PVC,PP,Cellophane
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Product dimensions
- Min
- Max
- 220x120x320 mm
- Machine dimensions
- Not specified
- Film capacity
- Film width
- Material compatibility
- Cellophane,PVC,PP,heat-sealable films
- Changeover ease
- Very easy
- Discharge method
- Lateral folding box with fixed folders
- Manual/Electrical operation
- Fully mechanical movements
- Maintenance requirements
- Reduced
- Optional features
- Tear tape unit,digital indicators for size change
- Machine size
- Compact
- Market info
- IMA is known for its expertise in manufacturing automated packaging machines and solutions, particularly for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea, and coffee industries, offering innovative, high-quality equipment and comprehensive customer service.