Ulma ULMA TF 2000

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging of fresh and processed meats, poultry, and fish.
• Sealing and presentation of dairy products such as cheese portions.
• Creating secure packaging for ready meals and convenience foods.
• Forming trays and packs for bakery items and confectionery.
• Packaging of medical devices and sterile products in some configurations.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Varies significantly based on mould configuration, film type, and product, but thermoformers of this class can achieve several cycles per minute.

Power supply

Commonly requires a 3-phase industrial electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with a power consumption for this class of machine often in the range of 20-40 kW.

Film materials

Capable of processing a range of thermoformable films, including flexible and rigid options such as APET, PP, PVC, PS, and barrier laminates.

Maximum forming area

For this type of machine, the maximum forming area typically accommodates film widths up to around 600mm, allowing for various pack sizes and multi-cavity tooling.

Cooling requirements

Units of this type often require a connection to a chilled water supply for cooling the forming and sealing plates.

Machine footprint

Industrial thermoformers are substantial machines; a unit of this capacity typically has a length ranging from 6 to 10 metres, depending on configurations like infeed and outfeed systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a thermoformer?

  A thermoformer is a packaging machine that heats a plastic film, forms it into a desired shape (e.g., a tray or pocket) using a mould, fills it with product, and then seals it with a top film. This creates a secure, often vacuum or modified atmosphere, package.

• What is the difference between flexible and rigid film thermoforming?

• Can this machine create vacuum packaging?

• Are spare parts readily available for Ulma thermoformers?

• What kind of maintenance does a thermoformer require?