Packaging Automation - Revolution Tray Sealer With Zodiac HS Printer

Applications & Use Cases

• Sealing pre-filled trays for ready meals, fresh produce, and baked goods.
• Packaging meat, poultry, and fish products in a modified atmosphere for extended shelf life.
• Sealing individual portions of desserts, salads, and snacks for retail.
• Creating tamper-evident seals for pharmaceutical or medical device trays (with appropriate validation).
• Packaging non-food items such as small components or consumer goods in a protective tray.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can range from 10 to 40 packs per minute, depending on tray size and sealing cycle.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, a 3-phase electrical supply (e.g., 400V, 50Hz) is typically required, with a pneumatic air supply also necessary.

Tray materials

Units are generally compatible with a variety of tray materials including CPET, APET, PP, and aluminium, often requiring specific tooling for each.

Film materials

Suitable for use with various lidding films, including barrier films for MAP applications, anti-fog films, and peelable films.

Sealing technology

Typically employs heat sealing technology, often with options for vacuum and gas flushing (Modified Atmosphere Packaging - MAP).

Printer integration

The integrated Zodiac HS printer suggests capability for inline printing of date codes, batch numbers, and barcodes directly onto the lidding film.

Footprint

For a semi-automatic or entry-level automatic unit, the footprint typically requires approximately 1.5m to 3m in length, depending on configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of maintenance does a tray sealer require?

  Routine maintenance typically involves cleaning sealing plates, checking pneumatic components, inspecting electrical connections, and replacing wear parts like heating elements or cutting blades as needed. The printer unit will also require regular printhead cleaning and ribbon replacement.

• Can this machine handle different tray sizes?

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

• What are the typical safety features on a tray sealer?

• What does 'Zodiac HS Printer' signify?