Eco-friendly vertical packaging for pasta

Reduce plastic waste and enhance sustainability in pasta packaging with high-speed solutions designed for continuous, reliable processing of paper-based films.

Packages and Seals Paper-Based Films for Food Products

The GEA V-Packer LM-HP from GEA is a vertical packaging machine specifically engineered for the food industry, particularly targeting pasta, snack, and breakfast cereal producers striving to reduce plastic waste. This machine is designed to seamlessly package solid and granule products using paper-based films, which helps in reducing environmental impact. It features a high-speed continuous motion that ensures uninterrupted operation, while its redesigned sealing group allows for optimal pressure, crucial for handling paper-based materials effectively.

The V-Packer LM-HP maintains consistent film unwinding, tensioning, and centering, which guarantees uniform packaging quality. An enhanced HMI panel offers full machine control, facilitating the identification of operational anomalies and troubleshooting, thus minimizing downtime. This machine is ideal for creating end products like spaghetti, potato chips, and muesli flakes. Moreover, it supports integration into existing production lines with its continuous operation mode and high throughput capability.

While not specified, the equipment is expected to meet relevant safety standards, ensuring operator safety during use. The focus on handling eco-friendly materials positions this solution as a strategic choice for manufacturers aiming to make environmentally responsible packaging choices without compromising on performance.

Benefits

  • Enhances sustainability by utilizing eco-friendly paper-based films, reducing plastic waste.
  • Minimizes downtime with continuous motion packaging and efficient troubleshooting via an improved HMI panel.
  • Increases packaging reliability through precise film tensioning and centering, ensuring consistent product quality.
  • Streamlines operations with high-speed processing suitable for large-scale production environments.
  • Supports safe operation with design considerations that uphold stringent safety standards.

General


Applications
Snacks,Breakfast cereals,Pasta
End products
Oatmeal,Spaghetti,Cornflakes,Tortellini,Macaroni,Potato chips,Granola,Penne,Muesli flakes,Pretzels,Fusilli
Steps before
Film Unwinding Preparation,Material Loading,Film Tensioning Setup
Steps after
Package Sealing,Finished Package Collection,Anomaly Identification and Troubleshooting
Input ingredients
paper-based films,pasta
Output ingredients
packaged pasta
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Film Handling
Paper-based films
Packaging Speed
High-speed continuous motion
Sealing Group Pressure Control
Increased pressure for paper-based films
Film Tensioning
Constant tensioning
Film Positioning
Automatically centered
HMI Panel
Improved for control and troubleshooting
Sealing Time
Adjustable to enhance sealing with paper-based films
Automation
PLC-integrated

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC-controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Sealing technology
Paper-based film specific
Film handling
Automatic tensioning and centering
Pressure control
Adjustable for paper-based films
HMI control
Advanced with troubleshooting

Material Compatibility


Compatibility with paper-based films
Yes
Environmentally friendly materials
Yes
Sealable materials
Paper-based
Eco-sustainable materials
Paper-based

Product type Characteristics


Primary industry use
Pasta packaging
Environmental compliance
Eco-sustainability

Physical Characteristics


Packing film type supported
Paper-based films
Control panel type
HMI panel
Sealing mechanism
Redesigned sealing group for paper-based films
Operation method
High-speed continuous motion

Custom Options


Control panel type
Improved HMI panel
Film compatibility
Paper-based films
Sealing group
Redesigned for high pressure
Film unwinding
Continuous,uniform
Centered film position
Automatically maintained