For high-volume producers of shelf-stable food, scaling production while maintaining efficiency and consistency can be a challenge. Downtime, operator interventions and slower changeovers often limit throughput and increase operational demands. With the Tetra Pak® R1 line for Tetra Recart packages from 340 ml to 500 ml, fully automated high-speed filling optimises performance at every step – helping you achieve maximum output and drive operational excellence.
Looking for a filling machine that prioritises flexibility and adaptability?
See how the Tetra Pak® R2 line meets your needs
From filling to retorting to packing, each element of the Tetra Pak R1 line works together to ensure efficiency, reliability and consistent quality throughout your operation. The advanced automation and high-capacity material flow of the line safeguard throughput while keeping costs under control. With technology built to handle high-volume production, this complete line delivers value at every stage.
Whatever your food production goals, we have a line to match. Whether you need high-volume efficiency or flexible solutions for multiple product types, the Tetra Pak R1 and Tetra Pak R2 lines are designed to help you optimise your operations and deliver quality shelf-stable food in Tetra Recart carton packages.
| Production priorities | Tetra Pak R1 line | Tetra Pak R2 line |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 24,000 packages per hour | Up to 12,000 packages per hour |
| Automation | Fully automated, minimal operator intervention | Manual, semi or fully automated for operator flexibility |
| Package volumes | Our midi range: 340 ml, 390 ml, 440 ml, 500 ml |
Mini and the midi ranges: 100 ml, 200 ml, 340 ml, 390 ml, 440 ml, 500 ml |
| Changeover capability | Designed for large-scale, stable product lines | Quick format changeovers (less than 30 minutes between packages in the same family and 4 hours between Midi-Mini) |
| Intended producers | High-volume producers with consistent categories | Flexible, diverse producers adapting to market demands |
| Operational footprint | Larger line for high-capacity production |
Compact footprint, adaptable to smaller spaces |
Is the flexible production of the Tetra Pak® R2 line better suited to your needs? Explore it here
The versatile Tetra Recart midi range – available in 340 ml, 390 ml, 440 ml and 500 ml – is packed on the Tetra Pak R1 line with speed and efficiency. Ideal for soups, tomato preparations, vegetables, beans, fruits, wet pet food and ready meals and ready sauces, its space-efficient square shape enhances logistics, fitting 12% more 390 ml packages on each pallet and truck1.