Thermoforming packaging for meat and dairy products

Streamline your packaging process with advanced thermoforming technology that ensures precise film alignment, reduces material waste, and enhances productivity with high-quality seals.

Thermoforming packaging for meat and dairy products
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Thermoforms and Seals Diverse Food Packages

The GEA PowerPak PLUS thermoforming packaging machine from GEA is a high-performance solution engineered to enhance the efficiency of food packaging lines. It expertly thermoforms and seals a variety of food packages such as MAP, vacuum, and skin packages, ideal for meat, dairy, and plant-based products. With motorized film unwinding and automatic alignment, it ensures precise film positioning and minimized waste. The machine operates continuously at high speed, reducing film consumption and downtime with automatic film replacement. Its motorized axial web positioning and web tensioning system optimize operational efficiency, safeguarding against film wrinkles and misalignment. The GEA PowerPak PLUS features customizable modules and integrates smoothly with existing systems for feeding, slicing, labeling, and quality control, providing a comprehensive packaging solution for diverse food production needs. Certified to meet EU standards, this machine supports sustainable practices with options for thinner films and mono-materials, aligning with environmental goals.

Benefits

  • Increases packaging capacity up to 1,200,000 additional packages per year, optimizing productivity.
  • Minimizes labor costs and replacement times with automated film winding and alignment systems.
  • Saves up to €30,000 annually on packaging materials.
  • Enhances product quality with precise sealing and tensioning systems that prevent film misalignment.
  • Supports sustainable packaging options with thinner films and eco-friendly materials.

General


Applications
Meat products,Seafood,Baked goods,Cheese,Vegan products,Fruits,Vegetarian products,Vegetables,Pastries,Bakery products,Processed meat,Dairy products,Fish
End products
Smoked salmon,Vegan burgers,Cakes,Milk cartons,Bread loaves,Shrimp,Cold cuts,Pre-cut fruit salad,Yogurt cups,Baby carrots,Croissants,Sausages,Gouda cheese,Tofu,Sliced ham
Steps before
Slicing,Product sorting,Weighing
Steps after
Labeling,Quality control,Converging,Product sorting
Input ingredients
meat,processed meat products,sausages,cold cuts,cheese,dairy products,fish,seafood,vegetarian products,vegan products,fruits,vegetables,pastries,baked goods
Output ingredients
vacuum packages,Modified Atmosphere Packages,MAP,skin packages,shrink packages,re-closable packages,zipper packages,top forming packages,eco-friendly packages,GEA FoodTray,mono-plastic material packages
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


Automation
Motor-driven film unwinding and web tensioning system
Automatic adjustment
Motorized axial web positioning
Sealing system
Redesigned sealing station with sliding safety doors
Film width
240 - 460 mm
Machine width
460 mm - 700 mm
Max. index length
400 mm - 600 mm
Max. draw depth
130 mm
Max. frame length
6,000 mm - 12,000 mm
Film replacement system
Automatic film replacement positions
Material waste reduction
Use of thinner films
Web reel support
Two-sided supports on top and bottom web
Package type
MAP,vacuum,skin,GEA FoodTray
Package accuracy
Automatic axial adjustment
Production increase
Up to 1,200,000 packages more per year

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully automatic
Changeover time
Minimized through design
Energy efficiency
Optimized for low consumption
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
Easy access for manual cleaning
Film replacement time
Shortened via automated system

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Material Type
Meat,Cheese,Seafood,Vegetables,Bakery
Packaging Type
Vacuum,MAP,Skin,GEA FoodTray
Sustainability
Film and Fiber-based,Mono-plastic


UL approved
Optional
US Dairy 3A
Optional

Physical Characteristics


Machine Width
460 mm,560 mm,700 mm
Film Width
320,360,420 mm / 240 - 420 mm / 430,440,450,460 mm
Max. Index Length
400 mm,600 mm
Max. Draw Depth
130 mm
Max. Frame Length
6,000 mm,12,000 mm
Sealing Station Type
Sliding safety doors
Film Unwinding System
Motorized and synchronized
Heating System
Zone heating / matrix heating
Package Types
MAP,vacuum,skin,shrink

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI / Touchscreen
Integration possibilities
Robotic loading / Slicing / Labelling / Quality control systems
Web feeding systems
Top and bottom web feeding
Heating options
PowerHeat Z / PowerHeat M
Sealing options
Vertical sliding safety doors
Cutting options
Synchronized cutting systems
Package types
Vacuum / MAP / Skin / Sustainable packages
Material options
Mono-materials / Thinner films
Add-on features
GEA OxyCheck / GEA LeakCheck / TiroLabel PLUS
Product Groups
Bakery Cheese Dairy Food Fruit Meat Milk Seafood Vegetables
Processes
Control Forming Labeling Loading Packaging Packing Sealing Sorting Thermoforming