Global systems supplier, GEA, has introduced its new PowerPak 1000 thermoformer for the packaging of meat and meat substitutes, poultry or cheese. Developed as an entry-level machine for the thermoforming segment, it will be presented at Fachpack – the European trade fair for packaging, technology, and processes – from 24-26 September in Nuremberg, Germany.
GEA states that the PowerPak 100 is ideal for companies looking to move away from traditional methods such as vacuum chamber machines or tray sealers to increase capacity and flexibility.
The equipment can produce vacuum, MAP or skin packs to meet a wide range of product and packaging requirements, allowing customers to quickly adapt the machine to changing consumer needs.
GEA Food Application Solutions product manager thermoforming, Stefan Runkel, said the PowerPak 1000 offers advanced functions previously reserved for machines in the higher performance range.
“We are delighted to be able to introduce the PowerPak 1000 to a wider audience. With this machine, we can now help smaller companies improve the efficiency of their packaging processes and increase their output, offering them our many years of expertise and flexible service,” said Runkel.
The company will also be highlighting its SmartPacker CX400 vertical pillow bag packaging machine, which produces four different types of pouches for many different products such as frozen and fresh fruit, vegetables, potatoes or protein foods.
This form-fill-seal model is designed for high capacity and maximum productivity. It processes bag widths between 55 mm and 400 mm and up to 120 bags per minute.
Other benefits include fast changeover of bag formats and film types in less than 5 minutes and sensitive detection of product in the seal. Hand-crafted forming shoulders with a high-tech composite surface ensure smooth over-the-shoulder film transport, even in humid or wet environments.
The CX400's Smart Sealing System can seal up to one million bags before the sealing strips need to be replaced. With the click-and-go device, this is done without long downtime and at maximum output.
GEA supplies food and beverage equipment to companies around Australia, with its main headquarters located near Melbourne Airport, Victoria.
