Dynopack 1000VG Pot Sealer

Applications & Use Cases

• Sealing pre-filled pots of ready meals, desserts, and salads in catering and food service.
• Packaging individual portions of sauces, dips, and condiments for retail or hospitality.
• Sealing dairy products such as yoghurts and cream portions.
• Securing fresh cut fruit or vegetable portions in sealed containers.
• Packaging non-food items in pots where a hermetic seal is required.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of manual or semi-automatic pot sealer, throughput typically ranges from a few hundred to over a thousand pots per hour, depending on operator efficiency and product complexity.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, for heating elements and controls.

Pot material compatibility

Pot sealers are generally compatible with a range of plastic pot materials, including PP, PET, and PS, provided the correct film is used.

Seal integrity

Modern pot sealers are designed to produce consistent, hermetic seals, crucial for extending product shelf life and preventing leaks.

Temperature control

Variable temperature control is standard, allowing for precise adjustment to suit different pot and film materials.

Frame material

Equipment for food processing environments typically features a stainless steel frame for hygiene and durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of film does a pot sealer use?

  Pot sealers typically use heat-sealable lidding film, which can be a single layer or a laminate, chosen based on the product, pot material, and required barrier properties.

• Can this machine seal different pot sizes?

• Is this unit suitable for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)?

• What maintenance is typically required for a pot sealer?

• What are the common safety features on these machines?