Used Amtec for sale (596)

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Fully automatic cardboard box former for more efficient packing processes. The cartons are automatically removed, built up and taped at the bottom (in only one direction). The constructed boxes will then feed out to a collecting table to fill. - Specifications: PLC and touch screen by SIEMENS; size of boxes in mm: L(250-450)xW(150-400)xH(100-400); max. speed of the machine in neutral: 12 cycles/minute; power: 110/220V, 0.3kW; compressed air: 5-6bar, 0.4m³/min; tape width in mm: 48/60/75; machine dimensions and weight: L2300xW1900xH17000mm, 650kg. Cgodov Nkvpjpfx Agkop Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Carton Box Filling and Sealing Machine for e.g. filling of tubes in carton boxes, 1 item each. The fully automatic packaging process includes feeding of the products, erecting of the folding boxes, insertion of the product, closing and out feeding of the box.- Specifications: Dimensions of the folding box: L(55-220)xW(20-120)xH(12-70)mm; requirement carton/paper thickness of the box (min-max): 250-350g/m²; max. cycle of the machine in neutral: 80 cycles/min; power supply: 220V, 3P; compressed air and compressed air consumption: 5-7bar, 0,2m³; dimensions of the machine LxWxH: 3100x1100x1550mm; weight: 1200kg. Cgedov Nkwtopfx Agksp Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Rotary filling machine to fill liquids, pastes, powder, bulk goods into pre-made cups and sealing them with film. The machine can be equipped with a module for capping the cups with a hard plastic/hard shell lid (at a surcharge). The AMTEC filling and sealing machine can handle different cup types, shapes and dimensions and is flexible in the type of product to be filled. The product must only have flow properties such as yoghurt, dessert, sour cream, finger food sauces, smoothies, solid and dry foods such as rice, nuts, cereals, instant noodles and fresh foods such as sauerkraut, etc. Automatic operation from feeding of cups, filling, opening of cups, sealing with foil (capping with a lid, optional), collecting of cups / containers. The dosing unit (e.g. volumetric pump with an external tank, auger filler, etc.) is included. Easy operation due touch screen monitor. - Specifications: max. speed of the machine in neutral: 50 cycles/minute; filling volume: customized; cup/container dimensions: customized; number of filling heads: max. 2; film type: suitable for sealable mono and composite films; product contact parts made from SUS 304; current: 220/380 V, 3kW; machine dimensions: approx. L1100xW1100xH1983 mm; weight: approx. 800 kg. Cgjdpov Nkzrefx Agkop Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Stand-Alone Paste Filling machine to fill viscous substances in cans, containers, etc. Suitable for various viscous substances e.g.: pastes, creams, ointments. Manual operation via footswitch or automatic filling at set speed. Can be used with included hopper or by suck the liquid from a separate tank through a pipe. Filler moves from bottom to top of container during the filling process. - Specifications: acuraccy: +/- 0,5%; max. speed of the machine in neutral: 40 cycles/minute; stainless steel version; power: 220V, max. 1.0kW. Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty. Cedpfx Aev Nk E Rsgkogp

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Automatic feeding system for cans, glasses, bottles. Separation of single containers and automatic orientation to the conveyor of filling station. - Specifications: Speed: up to 80 containers/min; diameter of table: 1.000mm; 380V, 0,18kW; machine weight: 50kg; dimensions: L1400xW1200xH1200mm. Codpfxsv Nk Hho Agkogp Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, This bottle unscrambler sorts round plastic bottles automatically and places on a conveyor at speed s of up to 100 pcs/min. Stable operation at low noise. - Specifications: bottle diameter: 20-80mm; bottle height: max. 120mm; sorting speed: max. 100 bottles/min; compressed air: 5bar; power: 220V, 0.6kW; machine dimensions: L950xW950xH1000mm. Optional: different unscramble trays for different bottle sizes. That machine/system is available in different versions for different packaging sizes and with different packaging speeds. Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty. Cgjdov Nk Hnjpfx Agkep

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Small and compact desktop counting machine for counting tablets/pills with regular or irregular shape, capsules and solid granules in the sense of tablets similar products such as candies. Also suitable for gel and gelatin capsules: After receiving samples, we can check and, if necessary, confirm the ability to run. Filling into bottles, cans, jars. The counter is equipped with dust resistance photoelectric detection technology and multi detection and alarm control functions. The 4 tracks vibration feeding device ensures evenly feeding and no breakage of product. The structure and design of the hopper prevents jamming of the products. Control via touch screen interface, menu in English available. - Specifications: Number of vibrating tracks: 4; capacity: max. 30 fillings/minute, depending on product, shape and quantity of the product; working range: adjustable from 2-9999 per container; error rate: = 0.2%; tablets/pills: min. Ø 5.5mm, max. Ø 35mm; capsules: 00-05#; compressed air: 6bar; power: 220V, 0.6kW; all the parts in contact with the product are made of Stainless Steel 316, other made of Stainless Steel 304; machine dimensions LxWxH: 610x1280x780mm; weight: 115kg. Cedpfx Aov Nk H Ujgksgp Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, This machine is suitable for counting of candies, biscuits, nuts, vegetables, plant bulbs, and most solid granules. The counter is equipped with dust resistance photoelectric detection technology and multi detection and alarm control functions. The 8 tunnels vibration feeding device ensures an evenly feeding and no breakage of product. The structure and design of the filling hopper prevents that the products getting jammed. Control via touch screen interface, menu in English available. - Specifications: number of vibrating tracks: 8; capacity: according to customers samples, containers and filling quantity; working range: adjustable from 2-9999 per container; product sizes: min. Ø 5.5mm, max. Ø 38.5mm; large infeed hopper; compressed air: 6bar; power: 220V, 0.6-1.7kW; all the parts in contact with the product are made of Stainless Steel 316, other made of Stainless Steel 304; machine dimensions LxWxH: customized; weight: approx. 350kg. Cgsdpfxjv Nk Ire Agkep Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Fully automatic high-speed cardboard box erector for an efficient, fast and cost-effective packaging process. The cartons are automatically removed, built up and taped at the bottom (in only one direction). The cartons lying on the side are then conveyed out for collection. - Specifications: PLC controlled, operation via touch monitor, boxes in mm: L(130-280)xW(80-200)xH(80-200); max. speed of the machine in neutral: 20 cycles/minute; carton hopper capacity: H = 600mm; power: 110/220V, 1kW; compressed air: 5-8bar, 0.3m³/min; tape width in mm: 36/48; machine dimensions and weight: L1680xW1210xH1260 mm, 700kg. Cgjdpfxev Nkvvo Agkop Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Fully automatic carton closing machine for seal and tape the lids of the cases. Sealing and taping (in only one way) of same sized boxes in an efficiently, rapidly and precisely way. - Specifications: size of boxes in mm: L(200-600)xW(150-500)xH(100-500)mm; max. speed of the machine in neutral: 20 cycles/minute; power: 220/380V, 0.3kW; tape width in mm: 48/60/75; machine dimensions and weight: L1770xW850xH1520mm, 250kg. Cjdpsv Nkv Aefx Agkogp Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Horizontal cartoning machine for inserting products into folding boxboard. Suitable for a variety of products (solid products) such as tubes, bottles, plastic boxes/jars, vials, blister packs, cosmetic jars, vacuum packed food. The fully automatic packaging process includes feeding of the products, erecting of the folding boxes, insertion of the products, closing of the box and out feeding of the box. Changing to different box sizes within the range is possible with moderate adjustments to mechanical components. PLC-controlled, touch screen operating monitor (menu available in different languages e.g. English, German etc.). - Specifications: Dimensions of the folding box: L(50-200)xW(20-85)xH(20-75)mm; requirement carton/paper thickness of the box (min-max): 250-450g/m²; max. cycle of the machine in neutral: 100 cycles/min; power supply: 380V, 3phase; power consumption: 1.5 kW; compressed air and compressed air consumption: 0.6-0.8MPa, 20m³/h; dimensions of the machine LxWxH: 3870x1100x1800mm; weight: 1200kg. Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty. Codpfx Aev Nkwaogkogp

Year of construction: 2025, condition: new, Cellophane wrapping machine for small products. - Technical specifications: max. speed of the machine in neutral: max. 45 cycles/minute; product dimensions (mm): L(110-150)xW(70-120)xH(5-30) - (W+H Codpev Nkwyjfx Agksgp

Year of construction: 2025, condition: new, Cellophane wrapping machine for larger sized products. - Technical specifications: max. speed of the machine in neutral: 35 cycles/minute; product dimensions (mm): L(110-280)xW(70-150)xH(10-70) - (W+H Cgsdev Nkw Tepfx Agksp

Year of construction: 2025, condition: new, Cellophane wrapping machine for large products. - Technical specifications: max. speed of the machine in neutral: 23 cycles/minute; product dimensions (mm): L(100-405)xW(45-250)xH(25-115); machine dimensions (mm): L2200xW1000xH1700; 380V, 6.5kW; 5-7 Bar, 0,46 m³/min; weight (net/gross): 800/950kg. 1 tool included, tear tape dispenser included, infeed conveyor (L1500xW240mm) included Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty. Codpfx Asv Nkxwegkogp

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Automatic multilane cup or container filling system including film sealing module. - Suitable for different container sizes, shapes and materials (e.g. PP, PS, PET, Paper, laminated films, etc.). Perfect to pack instant food, noodles, pasta, dried fruit, snacks, candies, chocolate, soup powder, frozen food, yogurt, ice cream, jelly, etc.. Automatic operation from drop cup, filling to sealing. Suitable for all kind of (separate) dosing systems for liquids, pastes, granules, powder, etc.. Touch screen for easy operation, stainless steel version, easy cleaning. Print mark sensor. Customizable mould for container allows a wide range of sizes/shapes. - Specifications: number of lanes: 2; max. speed of the machine in neutral: 40 cycles/minute; power: 220V, 2.1kW; compressed air: 0,2m³, 6bar; machine dimensions: L3000xW850xH1600mm. That machine/system is available in different versions for different packaging sizes and with different packaging speeds. Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty. Codpfxjv Nkyns Agkjgp

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Automatic multilane cup or container filling system including film sealing module. - Suitable for different container sizes, shapes and materials (e.g. PP, PS, PET, Paper, laminated films, etc.). Perfect to pack instant food, noodles, pasta, dried fruit, snacks, candies, chocolate, soup powder, frozen food, yogurt, ice cream, jelly, etc.. Automatic operation from drop cup, filling to sealing. Suitable for all kind of (separate) dosing systems for liquids, pastes, granules, powder, etc.. Touch screen for easy operation, stainless steel version, easy cleaning. Print mark sensor. Customizable mould for container allows a wide range of sizes/shapes. - Specifications: number of lanes: 2; max. speed of the machine in neutral: 60 cycles/minute; power: 220V, 2.6kW; compressed air: 0,2m³, 6bar; machine dimensions: L3000xW950xH1600mm. That machine/system is available in different versions for different packaging sizes and with different packaging speeds. Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty. Cgjdpfx Agov Nkyuoksp

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Automatic multi-lane filling and capping machine for cups, containers or trays incl. film sealing unit. Suitable for various container sizes, shapes and materials (e.g. PP, PS, PET, paper, laminated films, etc.). Equipped with a 4-head linear weigher and 4 piston pumps for liquid dosing, this sample line is especially suitable for fresh olives and liquids. In general, the line can be configured for all types of (separate) dosing systems for liquids, pastes, granules, powders (price adjustment may be necessary). This allows perfect filling and packaging of instant meals, pasta, pasta, fresh or dried fruits, snacks, soup powders, frozen meals, yogurt, ice cream, jam, etc. Automatic operation from feeding the containers/cups/trays, filling, sealing with film and capping with a lid. Easy operation due to touch screen monitor, stainless steel version (SUS304), easy to clean. Print mark sensor. Customizable rail guide system for container/tray conveying allows a wide range of sizes/shapes. - Specifications: number of lanes: 4; speed of the machine in neutral: max. 23 cycles/minute; container/tray dimensions: customized; filling range: customized; power: 2.1kW, 380V, 3-phase; compressed air: 0.2m³/min, 6-8bar; machine dimensions: L3500xW800xH1700mm; weight: 1300kg. That machine/system is available in different versions for different packaging sizes and with different packaging speeds. Codpsv Nkyzsfx Agkjgp Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Automatic filling and sealing machine for filling cups or containers, sealing with foil and capping with a hard plastic/hard tray lid. The rotary filling machine is suitable for various product types from liquids, pastes and powder to granular bulk materials such as yoghurt, dessert, sour cream, finger food sauces, smoothies, solid and dry foods such as rice, nuts, cereals, instant noodles and fresh foods such as sauerkraut, etc. The dosing unit is selected accordingly. The Shape, dimensions and material of the cups and lids can be customized (within the range). Automatic operation from feeding of cups, filling, opening of cups, sealing with film, capping with a lid and outfeed of the cups / containers. - Specifications: max. speed of the machine in neutral: 50 cycles/minute; filling volume: customized; cup/container dimensions: customized; number of filling heads: max. 2; product contact parts made from SUS 304; current: 220/380 V, 3kW; machine dimensions: approx. L1200xW1200xH2000 mm; weight: approx. 800 kg. Csdpev Nkzljfx Agkegp Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Year of construction: 2025, condition: new, Bulk Bag unloading system with lifting crane incl. vacuum pump with a capacity of up to 5000kg/h. - Specification of the lifting crane: max. weight per bag: 1T; max. bulk bag size: L1200xW1200xH1700mm; machine dimensions without side crane: L1740xW1740xH5400mm; - Specification of the vacuum pump: Capacity: max. 5000kg/h; power: 380V, 5.5kW; hopper diameter: 650mm; discharge diameter: 420mm; height of vacuum pump: 1800mm. Cgjdpfx Agev Nk Daekep That machine/system is available in different versions for different packaging sizes and with different packaging speeds. Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Semi-automatic auger filler for 100-5000g. Stand-alone version including screw conveyor and storage container. Also included are: horizontal screw conveyor to prevent undesired trickling, dust removal preparation, PLC control and touch monitor, weighing sensor (works automatically with each dose), bag clip mechanism, screw conveyor for 500 and 2000g doses, lid for screw conveyor so it is closed. Suitable for filling into bags, cans, glasses, other containers. - Specifications auger filler: hopper volume: 50 litres; filling weight: 10-5000g (change of dosing screws required); stainless steel version AISI 304; servo motor; packaging accuracy: 1-2% (depending on product and total weight); max. speed of the machine in neutral: 50/minute; current: 1.5kW, 3P, 380V; machine dimensions: L600xW800xH1000mm; weight: 100kg. The screw conveyor has a stainless steel AISI 304 body with stainless steel pipe. The feed hopper holds 230 litres and is equipped with a vibration motor for uniform product flow. - Specifications screw conveyor: Conveying capacity depending on product: up to 3 m³/h; standard angle: 45° (can be customized 30-60°); pipe diameter: 141mm; power: 1P, 380V, 3kW; machine dimensions: size depends on the customized end system (hopper, conveying length and angle can be adjusted); weight: approx. 150kg. The drawing just shows the auger filler. Cedpfjv Nk E Dsx Agksgp Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Small compact desktop counting machine, stainless steel (SS304) version. Counting 1-100 pcs into bottles, cans, etc. Operation through elektromagnetic vibration: tablets are falling into the counting plate which then turns and release the required number of tablets to the outfeed into the bottle or other container. By changing the counting plates the size and number of tablets can be changed. Low noise and easy operation. - Specification: Speed: max. 20 fillings/min; 220V, 180W; machine dimensions: L600xW500xH700mm; weight: 50kg. Cgedpfx Aov Nk Iljgkop Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Year of construction: 2025, condition: new, This machine is suitable for counting of candies, biscuits, nuts, vegetables, plant bulbs, and most solid granules. The counter is equipped with dust resistance photoelectric detection technology, multi detection and alarm control functions. The 4 tunnels belt feeding device ensures an evenly feeding and no breakage of products. The structure and design of the filling hopper prevents that the products getting jammed. Control via touch screen interface, menu in English available. - Specifications: number of feeding tracks: 4; capacity: according to customers samples, containers and filling quantity; working range: adjustable from 2-9999 per container; product sizes: min. Ø 10mm, max. Ø 60mm; large infeed hopper; compressed air: 6bar; power: 220V, 0.6-1.7kW; machine dimensions: LxWxH customized. The image shows the 8-line version. Cedpev Nk I Ejfx Agkogp That machine/system is available in different versions for different packaging sizes and with different packaging speeds. Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, This machine is suitable for counting of candies, biscuits, nuts, small vegetables such as peas, beans, and most solid granules. The counter is equipped with dust resistance photoelectric detection technology, multi detection and alarm control functions. - Specifications: number of feeding tracks: 1; capacity: max. 1200 pcs/min (subject to the size and shape of the products and accuracy requirements); product sizes: min. Ø 1mm, max. Ø 30mm; accuracy = 99,9% (subject to the type of products and counting speed); large infeed hopper; compressed air: 6bar; power: 220V, 0.5kW; machine dimensions: L900xW400xH800mm, weight: 70kg. Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty. Cgedpfev Nk Ncjx Agkop

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Automatic weighing unit for granulate like products (chemicals, food, sugar, coffe, detergents, etc.) into bottles, cans or similar. Including hopper, vibrating feeder, weighing unit, housing to minimize dust, rack and conveyor. - Specifications: stainless steel version (SS304); 2 head weigher each with weighing range of 10-2000g; Accuracy: Cedpfx Ajv Nk Nijgkegp

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, Fully automatic powder filling system, single auger-filler unit, straight transport of cans. Functions: automatic container feeding - precision positioning - container lifting - vibration - filling - weighing feedback - sorting - container outfeed. PLC control, precision servo system, dosing technique: screw and load cell feedback, removable glass cover. - Specifications: stainless steel (SS304) version; filling range: 10-1500g; accuracy: +/- 0.3-1%; suitable for: metal cans, glass bottles, plastic jar, paper bags, etc.; container dimensions: diameter 40-130, height 80-220mm with different can feeding screws; max. speed of the machine in neutral: 60 fillings/min; power: 220V, 2.0kW; machine dimensions: L1850xW1366xH2100mm; 260kg. That machine/system is available in different versions for different packaging sizes and with different packaging speeds. Please note that our new prices are often below the usual used prices. Please feel free to inquire and tell us your packaging task. - Usually 30-50 different new machines are available immediately from stock. In addition, we have very short delivery times from approx. 3 weeks for customized machines. Deviations from the sample photo are possible. - All machines are available with full warranty. Cgjdpfx Asv Nk N Nsgkep