Enterpack - Film Lid sealer

• Sealing pre-filled trays of ready meals, salads, and desserts for retail.
• Packaging individual portions of snacks, fruit, and baked goods.
• Securing fresh produce in trays for extended shelf life.
• Sealing multi-compartment trays for bento boxes or airline meals.
• Creating tamper-evident seals for food safety and product integrity.

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 6 to 20 cycles per minute, depending on tray size and film type.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a single-phase 230V, 50Hz electrical supply.

Film compatibility

Typically compatible with a range of heat-sealable films, including PET, PP, and laminated structures, suitable for food contact.

Tray materials

Commonly designed to seal plastic trays made from CPET, APET, PP, and sometimes aluminium foil containers.

Footprint

Benchtop or compact stand-alone units typically have a footprint of around 600mm to 1000mm in width and depth.

Tooling

Often supplied with interchangeable tooling for various tray sizes and compartment configurations, as indicated by the 'multi compartment tool'.

• What maintenance is typically required for a film lid sealer?

  Routine maintenance commonly involves cleaning sealing plates, checking film tension, inspecting cutting blades, and lubricating moving parts. Regular checks of electrical connections are also advisable.

• Can this type of machine be used for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)?

• How difficult is it to change tooling for different tray sizes?

• What safety features are commonly found on film lid sealers?

• Is training usually required to operate a film lid sealer?

Used sealing machines are generally valued for their durability and long operational life. Buyers typically prioritize machines with clear maintenance histories and minimal wear on sealing components. Key considerations include film compatibility, seal quality consistency, and ease of adjustment. Reputable models tend to retain functionality well across multiple applications. Industry sentiment suggests these machines offer strong value when sourced from reliable vendors, though operators should verify calibration settings and test seal integrity before full production use.

General overview for this equipment type