Thermoforming solution for high-end cup production
Achieve precision and efficiency in cup forming with a machine that optimizes forming areas for higher output and reduces energy consumption by 10%, perfect for enhancing production lines focused on quality in disposable packaging solutions.
The SPEEDFORMER KTR Series from Kiefel is a line of thermoform machines designed for the efficient production of high-quality packaging solutions. These machines utilize an optimized forming area, supporting larger tools with increased cavities, enhancing output capabilities. Particularly effective for producing precision-engineered cups, coffee capsules, and custom packaging inserts, the KTR Series can handle various materials with different film properties.
Capable of continuous, automated operations, these machines are ideal for high-speed production environments. The KTR 5.2, 6.1, and 6.2 models feature a strong, low-vibration forming station with intelligent cooling and heating systems, achieving up to 10% energy savings. They deliver output improvements of up to 50% within the same footprint, offering a production speed of up to 50 cycles per minute.
Integration is streamlined with features such as innovative tool changes and automated stacking functions, making them versatile for various industries, including food, beverage, and consumer goods. Available with customizable options to meet specific production needs, the SPEEDFORMER KTR Series ensures a high-standard, efficient production process tailored for today’s packaging demands.
Benefits
- Maximizes production efficiency with up to 50% increased output.
- Reduces energy consumption by 10% with innovative heating technology.
- Ensures precise, high-quality end products with advanced forming and molding capabilities.
- Minimizes downtime due to fast, intuitive tool changes and maintenance.
- Provides flexible integration with customizable automation and stacking solutions.
- Applications
- Disposable packaging,Beverage packaging,Custom packaging solutions,Coffee capsules,Consumer goods packaging,Packaging,Food packaging,Thermoformed products,Flower pots,Cups
- End products
- Coffee pods,Drinking cups,Hot beverage lids,Custom molded packaging inserts,Plant nursery containers,Yogurt cups,Seed starter pots,Tea capsules,Cold drink lids,Disposable cutlery trays,Food containers,Snack trays
- Steps before
- Film Transport,Pre-heating,Film Loading
- Steps after
- Stacking,Inspection,Packing
- Input ingredients
- film materials,thermoforming tools,manual and automated film infeed
- Output ingredients
- high-end cups,coffee capsules,flower pots,formed parts
- Max. forming area
- KTR 5.2
- Punching force
- KTR 5.2
- Cycle time
- KTR 5.2
- Max. height of formed part
- KTR 5.2
- Energy savings
- 10% energy savings with new heating concept
- Forming station
- Low-vibration forming station with new drive system
- Automation
- Fully automated systems including SPEEDSTACKER and Pick-Up-STACKER
- Cooling system
- Powerful and intelligent cooling system
- Forming air inlet
- 25% faster forming air inlet
- HMI
- New HMI generation - intuitive operation
- Servo-plug drive
- Powerful,dynamic,accurate
- Forming mechanism
- Thermoforming
- Automation level
- Fully automated
- Tool change process
- Innovative,faster,easier
- Energy efficiency
- 10% energy savings
- Punching force
- 400 kN to 900 kN
- Film material flexibility
- Various film materials compatibility
- Cycle time
- 45 to 50 cycles/min
- Max forming area
- 840 x 585 mm
- High-vibration suppression
- Low-vibration forming station
- Cooling system
- Intelligent,powerful cooling
- Forming air speed
- 25% faster forming air inlet
- Production output
- Up to 50% higher output
- Machining control
- New HMI generation
- Maintenance guidance
- Guided maintenance system
- Stacking method
- SPEEDSTACKER,PICK-UP-STACKER
- Film infeed security
- Secure film infeed
- Film Material Compatibility
- Various film materials
- Thermoforming Film Properties
- Different properties
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Control panel type
- New HMI generation
- Footprint,Size
- Comparable to maximize output in small spaces
- Control panel type
- New HMI generation - intuitive operation
- Integration possibilities
- Customized turnkey solutions
- Tool change
- Innovative,faster,easier
- 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.