Shelf-stable food aisles are more competitive than ever, with an increasing number of consumers demanding exciting product options and greater choice. But how can you keep up when traditional filling lines limit packaging possibilities? By accommodating six sizes and a variety of product categories, the Tetra Pak® R2 line gives you the flexibility to adapt quickly, expand your offerings, and stay ahead in a dynamic market.
Looking for a filling line that’s focused on capacity? See how the Tetra Pak® R1 line machine meets your needs.
With all the Tetra Recart Mini and Midi formats available, ranging from 100 ml to 500 ml, as well as a range of fillers and handling systems to meet your current and future needs, the Tetra Pak R2 line gives you the flexibility that meets your needs for today and tomorrow. More than flexible, this line is engineered for efficiency, with up to 7,000 packs per hour possible on a semi-automatic line, and the compact size helps save space.
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 |
Looking for a filling line that’s focused on capacity? Explore the Tetra Pak R1 line
The entire Tetra Recart range – available in 100 ml and 200 ml in the Mini format, and 340 ml, 390 ml, 440 ml and 500 ml in the Midi format – can be packed on the Tetra Pak R2 line with speed and efficiency. Ideal for soups, tomato preparations, vegetables, beans, fruits, wet pet food, baby 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.
1. Based on internal simulations comparing Tetra Recart to cans and jars of equivalent sizes.