Proseal - GT1 Tray Sealer

Applications & Use Cases

• Sealing pre-formed trays of ready meals for retail.
• Packaging fresh meat, poultry, and fish products.
• Sealing fruit and vegetable portions in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP).
• Packaging bakery items and confectionery for extended shelf life.
• Sealing airline meals and catering trays.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 10 to 30 packs per minute, depending on tray size and film type.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with a power rating often between 5kW and 10kW.

Tray materials

This equipment is typically compatible with a range of tray materials including CPET, APET, PP, aluminium, and pulp-based trays.

Film materials

Commonly seals with various film types such as PET, PP, and laminated films, often with anti-fog or barrier properties.

Sealing technology

Tray sealers typically utilise heat sealing technology, often with options for vacuum and gas flushing (MAP) for extended shelf life.

Footprint

The footprint for a compact tray sealer like the GT1 typically ranges from 1.5m to 2.5m in length and 0.8m to 1.2m in width.

Control system

Units commonly feature a PLC control system with a touchscreen HMI for setting parameters and monitoring operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of maintenance does a used tray sealer typically require?

  Regular maintenance for a used tray sealer commonly involves checking and replacing wear parts such as heating elements, seals, and cutting blades. Lubrication of moving parts and calibration of temperature controls are also typical.

• Can this machine be adapted for different tray sizes?

• Is it possible to upgrade this unit for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)?

• What are the typical safety features on this type of equipment?

• What is meant by 'Sold as seen' for a used machine?