Product overview
Batch coding becomes inefficient when flat cartons, labels or pouches must be manually presented to a printer one at a time. A dedicated feeding system can separate these products, transport them at a controlled speed and present each item consistently beneath the coding head.
The Automatic Feeder Machine with Thermal Inkjet Printer combines automatic product feeding with online Thermal Inkjet printing for cartons, labels and pouches.
Technogen Enterprise is a Manufacturer and Supplier of Automatic Feeder Machine with Thermal Inkjet Printer equipment for Tanzania, serving Pharmaceutical, Food, FMCG, Nutraceutical and Cosmetic packaging applications.
The machine uses a red and black belt feeding mechanism to transport compatible flat products through the coding section. Conveyor movement can be varied through a Delta Variable Frequency Drive, with operating speed specified up to 35 metres per minute, depending upon the product.
A Thermal Inkjet Printer is integrated with the feeding system for printing information such as:
Batch numbers.
Manufacturing information.
Expiry dates.
Product information.
Other compatible variable coding data.
The machine accommodates compatible cartons and labels from approximately 75 × 50 mm to 300 × 300 mm.
Its main base frame, side frame, collecting tray, stacking mechanism and external structure are fabricated from SS 304 Stainless Steel.
Unlike a conventional coding arrangement where an operator individually presents each carton to the printer, the feeder continuously separates and transports compatible flat packaging materials through the printing position.
This makes the machine particularly useful for Tanzania production facilities requiring a dedicated offline or line-integrated feeding-and-coding station for secondary packaging materials.
Working principle
- Cartons, labels or compatible pouches are loaded into the feeding section.
- The stacking and feeding mechanism presents the products individually to the conveyor.
- The red and black belt mechanism separates and transfers each item in a controlled direction.
- The conveyor carries the product towards the Thermal Inkjet Printer.
- Conveyor speed is controlled through the Variable Frequency Drive and can be adjusted according to the product type and coding requirement.
- As each carton, label or pouch passes the printing position, the Thermal Inkjet Printer applies the programmed information to the product surface.
- Printed products continue towards the collection section for subsequent handling or integration with the next packaging operation.
Salient features
- Automatic Product Feeding : Feeds compatible cartons, labels and pouches individually into the coding section.
- Thermal Inkjet Printing : Prints programmed batch, expiry and product information on compatible packaging materials.
- High-Speed Conveyor : Operates at up to 35 metres per minute depending upon product characteristics.
- SS 304 Construction : Base frame, side frame, collecting tray and stacking mechanism use Stainless Steel 304.
- Red & Black Belt Mechanism : Provides controlled product feeding and transfer.
- Variable Speed Control : Delta VFD allows conveyor speed to be adjusted according to production requirements.
- Wide Product Size Range : Handles compatible cartons and labels from 75 × 50 mm to 300 × 300 mm.
- Compact Construction : Combines product feeding and coding within one dedicated machine.
- Collecting Tray : Receives processed products after feeding and printing.
- Stacking Mechanism : Supports organized loading and individual product feeding.
- Thermal Inkjet Integration : Integrates coding directly with the automatic feeding process.
- Easy-Clean Surfaces : Stainless Steel construction supports routine cleaning and maintenance.
Applications & industries
The Automatic Feeder Machine with Thermal Inkjet Printer is intended for automatic feeding and online coding of compatible cartons, labels and pouches.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Suitable for feeding and coding pharmaceutical secondary cartons, labels and compatible pouches with batch, manufacturing, expiry or product information.
Food Industry
Can be used for compatible food cartons, pouches and labels requiring online coding.
FMCG Industry
Applicable to secondary packaging materials for personal-care, household and consumer-product applications.
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Suitable for compatible cartons and labels used for vitamins, supplements and herbal-product packaging.
Cosmetics
Can be used for compatible cosmetic cartons, labels and flat packaging materials.
For manufacturers and packers in Tanzania, the machine provides a dedicated method of automating product presentation to the coding head instead of relying on continuous manual placement.
Application items
- Carton Feeding : Automatically feeds compatible flat cartons into the coding section.
- Label Feeding : Handles compatible flat labels for controlled printing.
- Pouch Feeding : Transfers compatible pouches through the coding position.
- Batch Coding : Prints batch identification information using Thermal Inkjet technology.
- Expiry Date Printing : Applies programmed expiry-date information to compatible packaging materials.
- Manufacturing Information : Prints manufacturing-related data where required.
- Pharmaceutical Packaging : Supports coding of compatible pharmaceutical cartons, labels and pouches.
- Food Packaging : Supports compatible food-packaging coding applications.
- FMCG Packaging : Handles suitable secondary packaging materials for consumer products.
- Nutraceutical Packaging : Supports compatible vitamin and supplement packaging materials.
- Cosmetic Packaging : Provides automatic feeding and coding of compatible cosmetic cartons and labels.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Overall Machine Length | 1600 mm |
| Overall Machine Width | 440 mm |
| Conveyor Belt Length | 1000 mm |
| Conveyor Belt Width | 300 mm |
| Red Belt Pusher Size | 925 mm × 35 mm × 8 mm |
| Machine Operating Speed | Up to 35 meters per minute (product dependent) |
| Carton / Label Size Range | Min: 75 × 50 mm, Max: 300 × 300 mm |
| AC Motor | 0.75 HP, 1440 RPM, 414V, Single-phase, MGM Varvel or equivalent |
| Drive Mechanism | State-of-the-art red and black belt mechanism |
| Machine Construction | Base frame, side frame, collecting tray, and stacking mechanism made entirely from SS 304 |
| External Structure | Fully fabricated SS 304 material |
| Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) | Delta Make |
| Printer Type | Thermal Inkjet Printer |
Machine video
Automatic Carton Feeder Machine With Thermal Inkjet Printer — machine video 1
Automatic Feeder Machine With Thermal Inkjet Printer for Tanzania production
For manufacturers in Tanzania, Automatic Feeder Machine With Thermal Inkjet Printer should be evaluated against the actual product, pack format, production schedule and operating environment. Automatic feeder and coding system for cartons, labels and pouches, combining high-speed belt feeding with Thermal Inkjet printing, SS 304 construction and variable conveyor speed up to 35 metres per minute. The selected arrangement must suit both routine output and the changeovers expected during normal production.
Operating and product considerations
Coding quality depends on the carton, label or other substrate, print technology, message size and presentation accuracy. The feeding system must hold and space each item consistently so batch, date or traceability information can be applied in the required position.
Planning the complete production line
Tanzanian users should confirm the coding data, consumable, inspection requirement and connection to upstream or downstream equipment. Where variable information is required, the production and traceability workflow should be defined before controls are finalised.
Information required for machine selection
- Actual product and packaging samples or drawings
- Required output and operating schedule
- Available electrical, compressed-air, water or steam utilities
Enquiries are supported for projects in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Mwanza, Arusha, Morogoro and other Tanzanian industrial locations. The final model, construction, output, documentation and support scope are confirmed in the commercial and technical offer.
