Used filling machine Tetra Pak A3/Flex TBA 1000B - 7000 bph

Tetra Pak® A3/Flex Compact 150V

Used Aseptic Filling Machine Tetra Pak A3/Flex 150V TBA 1000B – Overview
This second hand Tetra Pak A3/Flex 150V TBA 1000B is a proven aseptic carton filler engineered for industrial packaging and beverage production. Configured for Tetra Brik Aseptic 1000 ml (Base) packs, it delivers reliable, continuous operation for UHT milk, juices, and other shelf-stable beverages. With a nominal capacity of approximately 7,000 packs/hour, this used bottling line component combines high throughput with aseptic integrity for modern carton packaging.
Technical Specifications & Performance Data

Manufacturer: Tetra Pak
Model: A3/Flex 150V TBA 1000B
Year of manufacture: 2008
Filling type: Aseptic (non-isobaric carton filling)
Package format: Tetra Brik Aseptic 1000 ml (Base)
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Nominal speed: ≈ 7,000 packs/hour
Working hours: ≈ 30,000 hours

Utilities

Electrical: 400 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase
Installed power: up to ≈ 50 kW (typ. 35–50 kW depending on configuration)
Compressed air: 6–8 bar, ≈ 300–500 Nl/min
Water/steam: ≈ 0.5–1.0 m³/h (for processing/sterilization utilities)

Dimensions & Weight

Approximate footprint (L × W × H): 7 × 3 × 4.5 m
Approximate weight: ≈ 7,000 kg (model range 6,000–8,000 kg)

Note: Technical values are indicative for this A3/Flex configuration and should be confirmed during inspection/FAT.
Advanced Automation & Control Systems
The A3/Flex platform features OEM PLC-based control with a touchscreen HMI for recipe handling, alarms, and diagnostics. Motion control synchronizes forming, filling, and sealing cycles to maintain aseptic integrity and packaging quality at high speeds. Typical capabilities include:

Recipe management for UHT milk, juices, and beverage variants
Integrated process supervision and event/alarm logs
I/O provisions for upstream/downstream line devices
Recommended verification prior to start-up: PLC functions, valve actuation, pump performance, and seal integrity

Production Line Integration Capabilities
This aseptic carton filler integrates efficiently within a used bottling line or new beverage production layout:

Upstream: packaging material feed and sterilization modules as per OEM design
Downstream: conveyors to accumulation, straw/cap applicators, case packers, palletizers
Utilities/process: interfaces for CIP/SIP connection to plant systems, sterile air, water, and steam
Controls: standard digital/analog I/O and fieldbus-ready architecture depending on configuration

Ideal for second hand industrial packaging projects requiring aseptic carton formats and stable high-speed operation.
Machine Condition & Maintenance History

Condition: used, currently in storage
Approximate machine hours: ≈ 30,000
Operational note: continuous production achievable with proper preventive maintenance
Recommended checks before commissioning: pumps, aseptic valves, PLC functionality, elastomers and seals

Routine inspection, replacement of wear parts, and validation of aseptic barriers are advised prior to restart.
Operational Performance & Versatility

Product scope: UHT milk, juice, and shelf-stable beverages