Industrial-scale vacuum packing for fresh meat and cheese

Optimize packaging operations with this machine designed for high-speed vacuum packing of fresh meat and cheese, maximizing throughput and minimizing energy consumption even in confined spaces.

Vacuum Seals and Packages Meat and Cheese

The Jupiter 445 from Starvac Systems is an industrial-scale vacuum packaging machine tailored to meet the needs of high-volume meat and cheese production. With its robust design, it features a vacuum chamber system capable of sealing up to 40 packs per minute, making it ideal for busy processing environments like beef and lamb boning operations. This machine excels in efficiency, offering a significant reduction in energy use—up to 47% less power—thanks to its dry running screw vacuum pumps. It seamlessly integrates into compact production lines, occupying up to 57% less floor space compared to similar systems. Its hygienic stainless steel construction ensures durability and ease of cleaning, while Starvac’s CALLISTO™ system facilitates proactive maintenance and performance analysis. Suitable for packaging a variety of end products such as steak cuts, cheese blocks, and deli slices, the Jupiter 445 is versatile yet specialized for the food, meat processing, and dairy industries.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency with speeds up to 40 packs per minute.
  • Minimizes energy costs with 47% reduction in power usage.
  • Saves valuable floor space with a compact 11.2m² footprint.
  • Enhances product quality with precise vacuum sealing capability.
  • Simplifies maintenance using the CALLISTO™ system for proactive service management.

General


Applications
Beef,Lamb,Fresh meat,Cheese
End products
Bulk cheese wheels,Lamb racks,Vacuum-sealed cheese blocks,Boneless beef roasts,Ground beef,Shredded cheese packages,Steak cuts,Cheese wedges,Lamb chops,Deli meat slices
Steps before
Meat Boning,Cheese Cutting,Pre-packaging Preparation
Steps after
Shrink Wrapping,Drying,Bulk Packaging
Input ingredients
fresh meat,cheese,beef,lamb
Output ingredients
vacuum packed meat,vacuum packed cheese,packaged beef,packaged lamb
Market info
Starvac Systems is known for manufacturing high-quality vacuum systems and engineered solutions tailored to various industrial applications. They are reputed for their innovation, reliability, and technical expertise in delivering custom-engineered vacuum equipment.

Technical Specifications


Packaging Speed
Up to 40 packs per minute
Max Product Size
Up to 800 L x 500 W x 230 H
Seal Bars
4 x 1150mm Bi-operational
Energy Efficiency
38.4kW for Vacuum System
Compressed Air Usage
25 l/min
Small Footprint
11.2m²
Vacuum System
2 x Busch NX 650 dry running screw vacuum pumps plus 2 x Busch WP 1250 booster pumps
Construction
All stainless steel hygienic design
Machine Footprint
2m x 4m

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Fully automatic vacuum packing
Integration with other equipment
Shrink tunnels,driers,automated loading systems
Packing speed
Up to 40 packs per minute
Footprint
11.2m²
Energy consumption
38.4kW
Maintenance requirements
Minimal
Automation level
Fully automated
Compressed air usage
25 l/min
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Environmental benefits
Environmentally friendly operation

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Abrasion resistance
High
Biological compatibility
Food-grade
Cleanability
Easy-to-clean stainless steel
Density/particle size
Suits various density/size materials

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
2m x 4m (8m²)
Compact footprint
11.2m²
Construction material
All stainless steel hygienic design
Vacuum chamber size
Large
Seal Bar Size
4 x 1150mm

Custom Options


Control panel type
CALLISTO™ Performance and Maintenance System
Integration possibilities
Automated loading systems integration
Footprint
11.2m²
Modular design
Integration with shrink tunnels and driers