Packaging Automation

Applications & Use Cases

• Automating the sealing and wrapping of food products to extend shelf life and ensure hygiene.
• Streamlining the packaging process for confectionery, baked goods, and snack foods.
• Creating ready meal packaging, including tray sealing and film lidding.
• Handling primary and secondary packaging for fresh produce and dairy items.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Typically ranges from 20 to 120 packs per minute, depending on the specific automation level and product size.

Power supply

Commonly requires a 3-phase industrial power supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with varying amperage based on motor and heating element requirements.

Footprint

For this class of equipment, the footprint can vary significantly, from compact standalone units to integrated lines spanning several metres.

Packaging materials

Typically compatible with a range of flexible films, laminates, and pre-formed trays made from materials such as PET, PP, PVC, and aluminium.

Automation level

Units of this type commonly feature semi-automatic or fully automatic operation, including product feeding, sealing, and outfeed.

Control system

Often includes a PLC-based control system with a human-machine interface (HMI) for setting parameters and monitoring operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of packaging formats can this equipment handle?

  Packaging automation equipment can typically handle a wide array of formats including flow wrap, tray seal, vacuum pack, and form-fill-seal pouches, depending on the specific machine configuration.

• Is this equipment suitable for different product sizes?

• What maintenance is typically required for packaging automation machinery?

• Can this unit be integrated into an existing production line?

• What are the common safety features on such equipment?