Automatic filling machine FTC509

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Product overview
Medium- to high-speed vertical dosing and filling machines for cartons, plastic and metal containers of various types and sizes, featuring mono-block platforms and adaptable feeding and capping systems. IMA Gima FTC Series handles soft and rigid containers (cartons, bottles, tins, jars) with cylindrical, square or irregular shapes. Dosing systems include slat counting, electronic counting, volumetric and weighing solutions developed from extensive confectionery industry experience.

Machine highlights

• Versatile handling of powders, solids and confectionery products
• Wide format range and flexible closure options
• Compact mono-block layout with full accessibility
• Quick, operator-friendly format changeover
• Turnkey line supply from engineering to end-of-line
• Modular design for easy integration of feeders, printers and inspection units

FTC SERIES – CARTONS (technical data)
FTC SERIES – CARTONS
A (width) | B (depth) | C (height) | A+B | flap | Blank | Production Speed [ppm]
Models: FTC509 & FTC517
Min: A=25 | B=11 | C=55 | A+B=36 | flap=– | Blank=– | Production speed note: FTC5017 up to 450; FTC609 up to 300
Max: A=70 | B=30 | C=102 | A+B=102 | flap=20 | Blank=–
FTC 509 & FTC 517 extended eight
Min: A=25 | B=11 | C=55 | A+B=36 | flap=– | Blank=–
Max: A=70 | B=30 | C=102 | A+B=102 | flap=20 | Blank=–
FTC 578 pitch 120 mm
Min: A=20 | B=20 | C=40 | A+B=40 | flap=20 | Blank=– | Production Speed = 300
Max: A=90 | B=90 | C=140 (240) | A+B=180 | flap=106
FTC 578 pitch 180 mm
Min: A=60 | B=30 | C=40 | A+B=90 | flap=30 | Blank=– | Production Speed = 200
Max: A=150 | B=120 | C=260 | A+B=240 | flap=120

FTC SERIES – RIGID CONTAINERS (plastic or metal) (technical data)
FTC SERIES – RIGID CONTAINERS (plastic or metal)
A (width) | B (depth) | C (height) | Production Speed [ppm]
FTC509
Min: A=25 | B=11 | C=55 | Production speed up to 300
Max: A=70 | B=70 | C=105
FTC517
Min: A=25 | B=11 | C=55 | Production speed up to 450
Max: A=70 | B=70 | C=105

Gallery / Media
Images and media show machine configurations (bottle outfeed, bottle transport, vial/pellet filling, vial cap infeed, slat counter) and a machine video trailer illustrating operation and key functions.

Technical specifications

• Series name: FTC Series (vertical dosing & filling machines)
• Brand: IMA Gima
• Container types: cartons, plastic bottles, metal tins, jars — cylindrical, square and irregular
• Product types: capsules, vials, pellets, tablets, hard and soft candies, gums, coated sweets, liquorice, sweeteners, nuts, dried fruit, etc.
• Dosing options: slat counting, electronic counting, volumetric dosing, weighing systems
• Platform: mono-block, modular configuration enabling additional feeders, printers and quality control units
• Design: compact footprint, fully accessible, ergonomic operator stations
• Format changeover: mechanical references for rapid, operator-friendly changeover
• Production speed examples: FTC517 up to 450 ppm; FTC609 up to 300 ppm; FTC509 up to 300 ppm (depending on configuration)
• Models: FTC509, FTC517, FTC578 (different pitch options)