Zoned heating system for thermoformers
In thermoforming packaging applications, maintaining consistent thickness and quality while optimizing energy consumption remains a challenge. The need for precise temperature control and efficient heating is crucial to achieve high-quality packaging and reduce production costs.
Control heating zones for optimal packaging
The GEA PowerHeat zoned heating system is designed for thermoformers. It features an ultrathin heating plate with individually controllable heating zones that ensure precise temperature management across up to 12 different zones. This capability allows for uniform temperature distribution, resulting in consistently formed packaging whether using mono or multilayer films. The system improves productivity by up to 10% due to its rapid heat-up time facilitated by the minimal thermal mass of the heating plate. Additionally, it offers energy savings of up to 30% due to its efficient heating process that targets only the film, minimizing the heat impact on other parts of the packaging process. Suitable for recyclable mono-plastics, PowerHeat helps maintain the integrity of these materials, reducing the risk of deformations, clouding, and holes. GEA supplies this efficient heating technology as part of its Thermoforming Packaging System.
Benefits
- Up to 10% increased productivity with rapid heat-up time
- Energy savings of up to 30% through efficient heating
- Uniform temperature distribution across up to 12 heating zones
- Better quality packaging for both mono- and multilayer films
- Reduces the need for cooling, minimizing carbon footprint