Automated modified atmosphere packaging solution for pre-wrapped trays

Streamline your packaging process with high-speed, automated systems designed to efficiently create retail-ready packages by incorporating precise vacuum and gas levels, ensuring product freshness and extended shelf life.

Inserts, Seals, and Packs Retail-Ready Bags

The MasterPACKer X5 from CV-TEK is a fully automated modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) system designed to streamline retail-ready food packaging production. With its compact footprint, the machine efficiently inserts pre-wrapped trays into mother bags, utilizing dual high-flow snorkels for speeds up to 15 bags per minute. Its PLC controls ensure precise vacuum and gas flushing, allowing for optimal atmosphere levels to extend product shelf life for meats, bakery items, and processed foods.

Designed for simplicity, the touch-screen control panel enables easy operation, including automated double and triple layering adjustments. The 62-inch impulse seal bar provides strong, reliable seals while remaining cool to the touch for safety. The all-stainless steel open frame and IP68/IP69 washdown capability facilitate quick cleaning and hygiene, crucial for the food industry.

The MasterPACKer X5 supports regular and narrow configurations, meeting diverse space requirements on production floors. Ideal for high-speed operations, it integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, reducing labor costs with single-operator functionality.

Benefits

  • Enhances packaging efficiency, processing up to 15 bags per minute.
  • Reduces labor costs with user-friendly, single-operator touch-screen controls.
  • Ensures product freshness through consistent vacuum and optimal gas flushing.
  • Simplifies cleaning with an all-stainless steel design and IP68/IP69 washdown capability.
  • Adapts to space constraints with regular and narrow configuration options.

General


Applications
Meat products,Bread,Processed foods,Bakery items,Bacon,Case-ready meats
End products
Vacuum-packed bacon strips,Ground beef trays,Burger buns,Packaged sandwich bread,Marinated chicken fillets,Croissants,Turkey breast slices,Deli rollups,Pre-sliced salami,Sliced ham,Hot dog sausages
Steps before
pre-wrapping trays
Steps after
retail ready distribution,product switch-out,case packing
Input ingredients
pre-wrapped trays,packaging films
Output ingredients
mother bags,case-ready bags
Market info
CV-TEK (Middleby) is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) systems, offering innovative packaging solutions that enhance product shelf life and quality in the food processing industry.

Technical Specifications


Speed
15 mother bags per minute
Bag Capacity
2 bags per cycle
Seal Bar Width
62 inches
Automation Level
Fully automated
Control Type
PLC-controlled touchscreen
Layer Change Capability
Single,double,and triple layer
Hygienic Design
Stainless steel,IP68/IP69 washdown capability
Internal Cleaning
Shaft-driven film unwind and lean-in-place system
Configuration Options
Regular and Narrow

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully automated
Bag insertion speed
15 bags per minute
Layer change capability
Single,double,triple
Control system
Touch-screen PLC
Cycle rate
2 bags per cycle
Flexibility
High,due to PLC controls
Operator requirement
Single operator

Material Compatibility


Hygienic design
All-stainless steel
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel
Cleanability
IP68 / IP69 washdown capability

Product type Characteristics


Bag type
Mother bag
Product types
Bacon,case pack meats,bread

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Seal bar size
62" wide impulse seal bar
Configuration options
Regular / Narrow configurations
Control panel type
Touchscreen control panel
Ergonomics
Ergonomic control location
Material
All-stainless steel open frame
Design
Staft-driven film unwind

Custom Options


Compact footprint
Regular and Narrow configuration
Control panel type
Touchscreen control panel
Discharge method
Automatic insertion into mother bags
Seal bar length
62" impulse seal bar
Layer capability
Single,double,and triple layers
Hygienic design
Stainless steel,IP68/IP69 washdown capability