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News Release from: Packaging Automation | Subject: Fastfill 40, Fastfill 60, Vision 400, PA 182
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 July 2005
Food Pot Filling And Heat Sealing On
Show At PPMA
UK designer and manufacturer of tray sealing and filling equipment, Packaging Automation, will launch the latest addition to its machine range at this years' UK PPMA show.
UK designer and manufacturer of tray sealing and filling equipment, Packaging Automation, will launch the latest addition to its machine range at this years' UK PPMA show The pot filling and heat sealing Fastfill 40 joins the line-up in the company's volumetric range and will be exhibited alongside a selection of machines on the company's stand
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Jan 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Targeted at producers within the convenience food sector, the 'baby' of the Fastfill range is said to be capable of a production speed of 33 packs per minute.
It is manufactured in stainless steel with easy to remove parts so the highest hygiene levels can be maintained, added the company.
Visitors to the stand will see how different pot sizes can be accommodated as the machine has been designed with quick release locator segments.
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The Fastfill 40 will seal pre-cut lids as well as film and a date coder can be accommodated for both.
It has the flexibility to be used with both dry and liquid products - and for those not ready to buy outright, the machine is available on hire, said PA.
Also on display will be another machine from the Fastfill range - the Fastfill 60.
The model incorporates a control system with programmable recipe control, self-diagnostics and real time adjustment of all operating parameters, including fill weights, seal time and film feed.
PA believes the machine is suitable for producers who want higher production speeds and the option of gas flushing for MAP packaging.
Hygiene standards and ease of cleaning are said to be key aspects in the design of the Fastfill 60.
The stainless steel machine bed and open layout make it easy to reach all areas for cleaning and any potential bug traps have been designed out.
A multi positional touch sensitive control screen is incorporated.
Alongside the Fastfill models PA will also have two tray sealing machines at PPMA.
The Vision 400 will be exhibited with a denester and a short conveyor.
The fully automatic, high speed traysealer offers atmospheric, MAP-F, MAP-V and high oxygen flushing for meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables and convenience foods.
PA believes that of particular note to potential customers are the V400's compact dimensions, tooling and product changes in two minutes, control systems and claimed production speeds of 80 packs per minute.
And completing the line up will be the semi-automatic, hand-turned rotary table tray sealer - the PA 182.
It is said to benefit from improved operation, efficiency maintenance and hygiene, whilst its design affords greater reliability and reduced downtime.
It can accommodate trays up to 100mm deep and it is estimated by PA to be sealing 100 million ready meals per week.
Packaging Automation's commercial manager Sam Ashton said: "The launch of the Fastfill 40 is an exciting development and we're confident it will be of interest to many within the food industry.
We look forward to welcoming visitors to our stand to find out more about it and the others machines on offer.".
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