Ilpra - Semi Automatic Tray Sealer FP Rotobasic

Applications & Use Cases

• Sealing pre-formed trays of ready meals for retail or catering.
• Packaging fresh meat, poultry, or fish products in a modified atmosphere.
• Sealing convenience foods such as salads, sandwiches, or desserts.
• Packaging baked goods or confectionery items in protective trays.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of semi-automatic equipment, throughput is typically operator-dependent, often ranging from 4 to 10 cycles per minute.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on a standard single-phase electrical supply, typically 230V, 50Hz.

Footprint

Semi-automatic tray sealers generally have a compact footprint, suitable for smaller production areas or kitchens.

Tray material compatibility

Typically compatible with a range of pre-formed trays made from CPET, APET, PP, and aluminium, provided the correct sealing film is used.

Film compatibility

Commonly uses roll-fed sealing film, suitable for heat-sealing to various tray materials and often compatible with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP).

Sealing method

Utilises a heat-sealing process to create a secure, hermetic seal around the tray perimeter.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary benefit of a semi-automatic tray sealer?

  Semi-automatic tray sealers offer a balance between manual operation and automated efficiency, ideal for medium-volume production where flexibility in tray sizes is required.

• Can this machine handle different tray sizes?

• Is Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) possible with this type of machine?

• What kind of maintenance is typically required?

• What safety features are commonly found on these machines?