Stacking solution for thermoformed cup production

Optimize your cup production line with advanced stacking and packaging technology designed for high-speed efficiency and seamless integration, ensuring precision and minimal downtime during thermoforming or printing processes.

The SPEEDSTACKER from Kiefel is a high-performance stacking machine designed to enhance efficiency in thermoformed and printed cup production lines. This equipment is distinguished by its fully automatic operation and user-friendly format change capabilities, allowing for the stacking and packaging of up to 50 cycles per minute. It smoothly integrates with existing production setups, whether in polymer or fiber cup applications, accommodating products like thin-walled PET and PP cups. The SPEEDSTACKER employs optimized servo-driven movements to ensure reliable product transfer, reducing cycle times and improving throughput. Its modular design supports seamless adaptation to changing production needs while maintaining hygiene standards essential for food and beverage production environments. With built-in intelligent systems, the machine not only accelerates changeover times but also guarantees maximum cycle efficiency, all while allowing for easy access and minimal maintenance effort. Its robust construction supports compliance with industry standards, and Kiefel offers extensive engineering support for customization to meet specific operational demands.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency by enabling rapid changeover times with intelligent systems.
  • Enhances product handling accuracy, ensuring precise stacking and packaging of thermoformed cups.
  • Supports seamless integration with existing production lines, minimizing disruption.
  • Maintains high hygiene standards, essential for food and beverage safety.
  • Customizable to meet specific production requirements, maximizing operational flexibility.
Applications
Fiber packaging,Printed drinking cups,Thermoformed cups,Pharma packs,Polymer packaging,Medical
End products
Biodegradable fiber cups,Thin-walled plastic cups,Sterile pharma packaging,Pp cups,Medical device trays,Pet cups
Steps before
Thermoforming,Injection Molding,Printing
Steps after
Carton Filling,Sleeving,Rimrolling,Packing
Input ingredients
cups,drinking cups,thin-walled cups,film rolls,PET,PP
Output ingredients
stacked cups,carton-filled stacks,sleeved cup stacks,packed cup stacks
Max cycles/stacks
50 per min./25 per min.
Product dimensions
Ø 37 - 150 mm
Product height
25 – 200 mm
Stack length
500 - 780 mm
Box dimensions (min)
500 x 340 x 210 mm (hxwxd)
Box dimensions (max)
800 x 800 x 600 mm (hxwxd)
Min. stacking area
520 x 300 mm
Max. stacking area
815 x 550 mm
Format changeover time
< 1 hour
Stacks max (Vertisleever)
20 stacks/min
Stack length (Vertisleever)
350 - 650 mm
Film length max
800 mm
Film thickness
0.017 - 0.024 mm
Material
LD-PE
Stacks max (MCP)
up to 30 stacks/min
Article diameter
50 - 150 mm
Article height
25 - 190 mm
Material (RIMROLLER)
PET,PP
Performance (RIMROLLER)
up to 2,000 cups/min
Output max (RIMROLLER)
1,000 articles/min (1-gear screw)
Output max (RIMROLLER)
2,000 articles/min (2-gear screw)
Article diameter (RIMROLLER)
50 - 120 mm
Screw diameter (RIMROLLER)
76 mm (cup diameter 50 - 90 mm)
Screw diameter (RIMROLLER)
86 mm (cup diameter 70 - 120 mm)
Integrated Stacking and Carton Filling
Automatic / Manual
Automation Level
Fully Automatic
Format Changeover Time
,lt
1 hour
Handling Mechanism
Mandrel-guided
Stacking Performance
Up to 50 cycles/minute
Hygienic Standards Compliance
Yes
Ergonomic Design
Improved Accessibility
Cycle Speed
Up to 30 cup stacks/minute
Compatibility with Third-Party Machines
Yes
Sleever Packaging
Automated Sleeving
Maintenance System
Guided
Flexibility in Carton Formats
Yes
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Product dimensions
Ø 37 - 150 mm,height 25 - 200 mm
Stack length
500 - 780 mm
Box dimensions
Min. 500 x 340 x 210 mm (hxwxd),Max. 800 x 800 x 600 mm (hxwxd)
Min. stacking area
520 x 300 mm
Max. stacking area
815 x 550 mm
Modular Design
Yes
Integrated Carton Filling
Optional
Guided Stack Removal
Available
Return Conveyor
Optional
Servo Drives
Optimized
Adaptability to Requirements
Customizable
Quick Format Change
< 1 hour
Handling of Various Materials
LD-PE,others on demand
Market info
KIEFEL GmbH is renowned for engineering and manufacturing high-performance thermoforming and joining systems, specializing in solutions for the packaging, medical technology, and automotive industries, ensuring innovative and precise equipment to meet specific industrial demands.