New form-fill-seal equipment
Hinds-Bock’s SP-160 Fill Station clamps directly to the discharge fitting of cooking kettles to cleanly and accurately fill a wide range of flowable or semi-flowable products into pouches, tubs or pails.
FILL STATION FOR FLOWABLE, SEMI-FLOWABLE PRODUCTS
Hinds-Bock’s SP-160 Fill Station clamps directly to the discharge fitting of cooking kettles to cleanly and accurately fill a wide range of flowable or semi-flowable products into pouches, tubs or pails.
Hinds-Bock’s SP-160 Fill Station clamps directly to the discharge fitting of cooking kettles to cleanly and accurately fill a wide range of flowable or semi-flowable products into pouches, tubs or pails. The filler features large port openings for gentle handling of particulate products such as soups, stews or meatballs in sauce. No special skills required for cleaning and sanitizing, as the SP-160 can quickly be disassembled without tools. For casings, the SP-160 comes with a clipper, waste bins and thermal transfer printer. For sealing pre-made pouches, the SP-160 is equipped with a heat seal station.
Hinds-Bock Corp.
877-292-5715
ROTARY CUP FILL-AND-SEAL
Eriez introduced a new and improved Xtreme vertical form-fill-seal metal detector.
Eriez introduced a new and improved Xtreme vertical form-fill-seal metal detector, ideal for installation in a space-restricted area before the hopper and forming tube. Xtreme VFS metal detectors meet stringent standards for food processing environments, detect millimeter-sized metal spheres, feature food-grade pipe and stainless-steel construction and are suitable for harsh washdown environments. Xtreme VFS metal detectors come in 3-, 4-, 6-, 8- and 10-inch aperture sizes. Plus, they offer full-color, intuitive icon-driven controls and configurable output relays.
Eriez
888-300-3743
ULTRA HIGH-SPEED VFFS
tna unveiled the tna robag 5, what is dubbed the industry’s first ultra high-speed vertical form-fill-seal system.
tna unveiled the tna robag 5, what is dubbed the industry’s first ultra high-speed vertical form-fill-seal system, boasting speeds of up to 300 bags per minute on a single tube design. Features include the tna intelli-weigh 0220 omega high-speed scale, capable of combining different products, while offering fast and accurate product transfer with minimum waste. In addition, the integration of ultrasonic back seal technology enables tna’s engineers to overcome thermal transfer limitations of traditional heat seal methods. Manufactured in high-grade, stainless steel, the tna robag 5 is equipped with a new real-time CXE controller that supplies instant, highly detailed system diagnostics, and tna’s intelli-sys software, which provides a single point of control for the complete line.
tna
972-462-6500
FOOD FORMING SYSTEM
The 745 Food Forming System from Nutec Manufacturing was designed to deliver reliable productivity in a small package.
The 745 Food Forming System from Nutec Manufacturing was designed to deliver reliable productivity in a small package. Featuring accurate weight control and quick tooling changes, the 745 can be easily moved from one area of the plant to another. The unique design features a rotary vane pump that gently moves product into the fill area without overworking, bridging or back flow. The 745 forms a wide variety of raw material (beef, poultry, vegetables and mixes) at production rates of up to 3,600 pounds per hour. And, mold plate changes can be performed in less than 5 minutes. The portable design facilitates easy movement to the washdown area without disrupting other production.
Nutec Manufacturing
815-722-2800
COMPACT FILLING MACHINE
Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery released the new 24-inch, stainless-steel rotary filler, designed for high-speed filling of rigid containers for a variety of markets.
Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery released the new 24-inch, stainless-steel rotary filler, designed for high-speed filling of rigid containers for a variety of markets. While this new compact size provides for a smaller footprint, the rotary filler still offers improved accessibility at all points of the machine, including open access to the base, drive system and change parts to make cleaning, maintenance and changeovers easier and faster. Spee-Dee’s revolution series auger is ideal for any application that needs filling right away. When an order is placed, the appropriate column, stand and tooling requirements are added to the auger and ready to ship.
Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery
877-375-2121
FFS BAGGER FOR GENTLE HANDLING OF FROZEN PASTA
Ohlson Packaging introduced its “Slanted” VFFX series of form-fill-seal baggers for gentle handling of frozen pasta products such as frozen ravioli and frozen stuffed shells.
Ohlson Packaging introduced its “Slanted” VFFX series of form-fill-seal baggers for gentle handling of frozen pasta products such as frozen ravioli and frozen stuffed shells. The Slanted baggers can be used in conjunction with Ohlson’s MHW series of multi-head weighers for significant reduction in product damage. As the frozen product is weighed and discharged by the MHW weigher to the Slanted VFFX bagger, it slides into the formed bag for final packaging, thus reducing product velocity and the potential for breakage to edges.
Ohlson Packaging, a Duravant company
508-977-0004
NEXT-GENERATION THERMOFORMING MACHINES
Ossid, a product brand of ProMach, introduced the FP-360, what is said to be the first in a new generation of thermoforming machines for packaging beef, chicken, pork and seafood in a variety of applications.
Ossid, a product brand of ProMach, introduced the FP-360, what is said to be the first in a new generation of thermoforming machines for packaging beef, chicken, pork and seafood in a variety of applications, including vacuum skin pack, vacuum, modified atmosphere, ambient, microwaveable and oven-safe, reclosable, foil-foil and more. The robust IP 65 washdown-rated, stainless-steel frame provides a stable packaging platform for precise operation, and undergoes changeover in less than 30 minutes. The inline FP-360 thermoformer operates at between 4-8 cycles per minute, depending on the type of film and package. These machines also include production reporting capabilities.
Ossid
800-334-8369
VFFS BAGGER SWITCHES PACKAGE FORMATS IN JUST MINUTES
For food packagers looking to improve production and switch package formats in just minutes, Model XY-RJ from Triangle Package Machinery offers an easily rotatable sealing jaw.
For food packagers looking to improve production and switch package formats in just minutes, Model XY-RJ from Triangle Package Machinery offers an easily rotatable sealing jaw. This vertical form-fill-seal bagger can run pillow bags, gusseted bags, 3-sided bags and stand-up pouches, all on the same machine. Other key features include easy-to-rotate sealing jaw requires no heavy equipment or complicated tools, ability to run supported (laminated) or non-supported film, optional ultrasonic sealing for both cross seal and back seal, bagging speeds up to 120 bpm and an optional longitudinal zipper. Ideal for numerous markets, including IQF products, meat and poultry, pasta, produce and seafood, the machine’s ultrasonic sealing technology experiences additional benefits, such as airtight package seals, increased product throughput and eliminated leakers and rejects. Ultrasonic welding technology is ideal for leafy produce, cheese and other products that require 100% seal integrity.
Triangle Package Machinery Co.
800-621-4170
POUCH MAKER FOR DAIRY, ESL REFRIGERATED PRODUCTS
The EFFYTEC HB 26 model from Effytec features the versatility to run corner and top spout pouches for dairy and extended shelf-life refrigerated products.
The EFFYTEC HB 26 model from Effytec features the versatility to run corner and top spout pouches for dairy and extended shelf-life refrigerated products. EFFYTEC HB 26 offers an ultra-clean specification to include laminar air flow cabinet, high-intensity UV lamps and vaporized H2O2 system to achieve up to a Log 5 kill rate. The standard version includes sanitary design stainless-steel frame, dual reel unwind with auto film splice, auto film edge alignment, platen sealing system, low inertia cam drive system, cam lubrication, rear cabinet LED illumination and remote access support. The EFFYTEC HB 26 produces up to 120ppm in Duplex format and 60ppm in Simplex format.
Effytec USA, LLC
920-983-7323
HIGH-SPEED VFFS BAGGER FOR POULTRY INDUSTRY
Matrix Packaging Machinery, a member of the ProMach family of brands, introduced the high-speed Morpheus XL vertical form-fill-seal bagger to the poultry industry.
Matrix Packaging Machinery, a member of the ProMach family of brands, introduced the high-speed Morpheus XL vertical form-fill-seal bagger to the poultry industry. The Morpheus XL accurately forms and fills narrow to extra wide bags of frozen poultry pieces at up to 120 bags per minute on one compact platform. The Morpheus XL works with multiple film types, including film used in IQF poultry-piece packaging. Its unique servo-based adjustment system, AutoPro, ensures fast, accurate and trouble-free changeover, and gives poultry processors and contract packagers the ability to run a greater number of SKUs on the same line.
Matrix Packaging Machinery
888-628-7491
ULTRASONIC POUCH SEALING SYSTEM
A new ultrasonic pouch sealing system by Sonics & Materials features a seal pattern that nearly doubles seal strength on retort pouches.
A new ultrasonic pouch sealing system by Sonics & Materials features a seal pattern that nearly doubles seal strength on retort pouches. Focusing on sealant compression and rate of evacuation, the technology reduces film stress and increases seal strength by keeping greater quantities of sealant in the bond area. The system features a rack and pinion design with dual air cylinders to provide high-clamp forces and fast cycle times. Designed with compact dimensions and mirror-image heads for close centerline spacing in duplex applications, mounting configurations fit most rotary and in-line pouch filling machines. Additional features include integrated cooling of ultrasonic components and IP-65 rating for washdown environments.
Sonics & Materials, Inc.
800-745-1105
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