PA Ltd Tray Sealer Tooling

Applications & Use Cases

• Sealing pre-filled trays of ready meals, fresh produce, and baked goods.
• Packaging meat, poultry, and fish products in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP).
• Securing individual portions of desserts, salads, and snacks for retail.
• Creating tamper-evident seals for pharmaceutical and medical device trays.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

This tooling is designed for specific tray sealer models; throughput will depend on the associated machine, typically ranging from 10 to 100+ trays per minute for automatic systems.

Power supply

The tooling itself does not require a direct power supply; it is mechanically operated by the tray sealer, which commonly operates on 3-phase industrial power (e.g., 400V, 50Hz).

Material compatibility

Typically compatible with various tray materials such as CPET, APET, PP, and aluminium, and sealing films including PET, PP, and foil laminates.

Tooling type

This refers to the specific mould and cutting mechanism for a particular tray size and shape, often including gas flush capabilities for MAP applications.

Changeover time

For this class of equipment, tooling changeover can typically be completed within 15-60 minutes, depending on the tray sealer model and operator experience.

Maintenance requirements

Regular cleaning and inspection for wear on cutting edges and sealing plates are typically required to ensure consistent seal integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does 'tray sealer tooling' refer to?

  Tray sealer tooling is the interchangeable part of a tray sealing machine that forms the seal and cuts the film around a specific tray size and shape. It dictates the dimensions of the final sealed product.

• How do I know if this tooling will fit my existing tray sealer?

• Can this tooling be modified for a different tray size?

• What condition should I expect from used tooling?

• Is installation support typically provided for tooling?