Packaging Automation - 1 x Packaging Automation Ltd inline sealing machine

Applications & Use Cases

• Sealing pre-filled trays or punnets in food processing.
• Packaging fresh produce, ready meals, and baked goods.
• Securing products in a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) environment.
• High-volume sealing operations requiring automated tray handling.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of inline sealing machine, throughput can typically range from 30 to 120 packs per minute, depending on tray size and film type.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with a power consumption of 5-15 kW.

Air supply

Pneumatic systems are common, requiring a compressed air supply, typically 6-8 bar.

Footprint

An inline machine will typically require a floor space of 2.5 to 4 meters in length and 1 to 1.5 meters in width, excluding infeed and outfeed conveyors.

Seal type

These machines typically perform heat sealing, suitable for various film and tray materials.

Tooling

The inclusion of multiple tooling sets, as with this unit, allows for sealing different punnet sizes, a common feature for versatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of packaging materials can this machine typically handle?

  Units like the Eclipse SL4 are generally designed to seal a variety of pre-formed plastic trays (e.g., APET, CPET, PP) with compatible lidding films (e.g., PET, PP, laminate films).

• Is this machine suitable for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)?

• What kind of maintenance is typically required for an inline sealing machine?

• Can the tooling be easily changed on this model?

• What are the typical safety features on this class of equipment?