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vacuum pack sealer machine

2024-04-13

Vacuum pack sealer machine can automatically remove air from within the packaging bag and completes sealing process once it reaches the predetermined level of vacuum. It also can introduce nitrogen or others mixed gases before completing sealing process. Vacuum packing machine are commonly used in the food industry, Foods undergo vacuum packaging, which effectively reduces oxygen exposure, thereby prolonging their storage life.

Brief introduction

“Vacuum”, a stem derived from the Latin words "vacuo",  signifies emptiness or void. Actually, "vacuum" should be understood as a space with low air density. The gas state in a specified space, with air pressure lower than one atmospheric pressure is collectively refer to as a "vacuum". The degree of gases rarefaction under vacuum conditions is refer to as degree of vacuum, is usually expressed using pressure values. Therefore, vacuum packaging is not actually completely devoid of air. The vacuum level inside food containers packaged using vacuum sealing technology typically range from 600 to 1333Pa. Therefore, vacuum packaging is also refer to as reduced-pressure packaging or gas-exclusion packaging.

Vacuum packaging technology originated in 1940s, In 1950, polyester and polyethylene plastic film were successfully used for vacuum packaging. Since then, vacuum packaging has rapidly developed.

Vacuum packaging technology in China began development in 1980s, while vacuum gas filling packaging technology started to be used in small quantities in the early 1990s, With the promotion of small packaging and the development of the supermarkets, its application scope has become increasingly widespread, some are gradually replacing rigid packaging, the outlook is very promising.

Development history

The period from the 1950s to the mid-1980s marked the first phase of development, starting with the production of simple vacuum pump. at that time, there were fewer than 20 companies nationwide producing vacuum equipment. The products primarily consisted of mid to low-range vacuum acquisition equipment, such as mirror coating machines and cigarette packaging machines. The late 1980s through the entire 1990s marked the second phase of the development in China's vacuum industry. During this period, the number of manufacturing enterprises increased to nearly 3,000, with a workforce of  35, 000 people. After the technical transformation of "seventieth five-year plan" and "eightieth five-year plan", the overall level of the entire vacuum industry saw a significant improvement. From the perspective of processing conditions, advanced production equipment such as machining centers and CNC machine tools, as well as resin sand castings, began to be equipped by enterprises. By 1996, the rapid development of vacuum industry was driven by the magnesium refining industry.

Machine classification

food vacuum packing machine

food vacuum packing machine is used for vacuum packaging sausages, meat products, biscuits and other food items. packaged food can prevent mold growth, maintain quality, freshness and extend the shelf life of the products. With just a simple press of the vacuum cover, you can automatically complete the vacuuming, and sealing process.

Single / double chambers vacuum packing machine

These types of equipment only required a simple press on the vacuum cover to automatically complete the vacuuming, sealing, printing, cooling, exhausting processes according to the programmed settings. After packaging, the product is protected against oxidation, mold growth, insect infection, moisture, ensuring its quality and freshness, thereby extending the product's storage period.

Desktop vacuum packing machine

desktop Single-chamber vacuum packing machine, featuring excellent vacuuming performance, is suitable for vacuum sealing packaging of various products in the food industry, such as meat, sauce products, seasonings, dried fruits, grains, bean products, chemicals, and medical herbs, including granules, liquids etc. It is also compatible with vacuum packaging of various plastic and composite bags. This machine is compact, lightweight, energy-efficient, make it suitable for use in shops, supermarkets, and homes. It features automatic control for vacuuming, sealing, cooling, and air intake, with the lid opening through out the entire process.

Tea leaves vacuum packing machine

Tea vacuum packing machine uses plastic composite film or plastic-aluminum composite film as packaging materials for various instruments, medicines, fruits, grains, pickle vegetables, dried fruits, aquatic products, local specialties, chemical raw materials, electronic components, and military supplies, vacuum heat sealing packaging can be applied to solids,  powders, pastes or liquids, Due to the high vacuum level inside the bag, it effectively prevents the oxidation of lipid-based products and the spoilage and deterioration caused by aerobic bacterial growth. It achieves the functions of preserving quality, freshness, flavor, color, thereby extending the storage period of the products. Additionally, for certain soft items, vacuum packaging reduces packaging volume, facilitating transportation and storage.

Usage method:

  1. Plug in the power cord (220v)
  2. Turn on the power switch
  3. Adjust the suction time ( approximately 30 seconds )
  4. Adjust the sealing time ( approximately 3 seconds )
  5. Adjust the heat sealing delay ( about 3 seconds )
  6. Stuff the bag and place it on the sealing bar inside the chamber
  7. Press down the lid to start, when the vacuum gauge returns to zero, the operation is complete.

Stretch film wrapping machine

A Fully automatic stretch film wrapping machine is also referred to as a fully automatic thermoforming vacuum packing machine for plastic containers. The principle of a fully automatic thermoforming vacuum packaging machine involves using forming molds. Firstly, the film is heated and then molded into the shape of the container using the forming molds, afterwards, the packaged items are placed into the lower film cavity, and vacuum packaging is carried out.  It primarily consists of a vacuum system, a vacuum gas filling sealing system, a heat sealing system, and an electrical control system.

Continuous vacuum packing machine

Continuous vacuum packing machine is also referred to as "Rollstock vacuum packing machine", or "Automatic chain vacuum packing machine", Its working principle involves chain-driven operation, automatic lid movement, and continuous product output. The entire machine utilizes international renowned PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), with a HMI ( Human Machine Interface ). The operating system is fully sealed, allowing the entire machine to be rinsed with clean water.

External vacuum packing machine

The external vacuum packing machine completes the vacuum packing process by placing the packages outside the vacuum chamber. It is primarily designed for vacuum packaging larger items. Differing from the internal vacuum packaging machine in structure, The external vacuum packaging machine inserts the vacuum nozzle into the packaging bag containing the items to be packaged, removes the air, withdraws the nozzle, and then completes the sealing process.

Vertical standing vacuum packing machine

The standup vacuum packing machine features 304 stainless steel construction. Control unit utilizes PLC based system. The vertical vacuum packing machine are primarily used for vacuum packaging powders, fine particles, liquids, or large-sized items, It features a larger vacuum chamber and vertical sealing for bag mouth. It can also accommodate barrels or boxes, directly placed inside the vacuum chamber, completing the vacuum sealing of inner bag. The machine adopts an open-door format, make it convenient for heavy items to be placed, It can be customized according to special dimensions and configuration requirements. Widely used in industries such as feed, chemicals, food, electronics, etc.

premade pouch vacuum packing machine

Various types of snack foods such as chicken feet, duck feet, duck necks, dried tofu, small fish, fish fillets, etc., can only be put on market after being vacuum packaged and high-temperature sterilized. For such products, vacuum packaging typically involves manual loading of packaged items, followed by the vacuuming process. Each operation in the process is intermittent,  which can lead to products contamination or cross contamination between people and items. This results in low efficiency, high labor requirements, and overall costs. There is a general shortage of human resources, which constraints the development of the industry and slows down the growth of the snack food sector.

The premade pouch vacuum packing machine is specifically designed for continuous automated vacuum packaging of various types of snack foods such as chicken feet, duck feet, duck necks, dried tofu, fish fillets and other ready-to-eat products. It can automatically accomplish tasks such as pouch retrieval, pouch feeding, coding, pouch stretching, pouch inflation, material feeding, measuring, pouch filling, sealing, conveying, and so forth, resulting in fully automated production up to the finished product, greatly enhancing the production efficiency.

Vacuum nitrogen flushing

The vacuum nitrogen packaging involves placing the food into the bag, removing the air from the bag to reach the desired level of vacuum,  then introducing nitrogen, carbon dioxide, oxygen or other gasses, and finally completing the sealing process. The vacuum nitrogen flushing packaging machine adopts the most advanced  international packaging technology, integrating nitrogen production, vacuum pumping, nitrogen inflation, heat sealing into a semi-automatic multifunctional packaging machinery. The operating procedure is automatically controlled by the a PLC programming system, with an oversized LCD (Liquid crystal Display screen) operating interface. It is possible to adjust the duration of each working cycle separately according to various types of packaging materials and volumes, or to rely solely on one of its working cycles. The entire machine consists of an oil and water filtration system, an air separation nitrogen generation system, a vacuum pumping system, a gas storage and supply system, a heat sealing system, a PLC programming control system, and a lifting-type working chamber and frame, all housed within a protective casing. This machine can be used in conjunction with other equipment or production lines.

Applicable scope

Suitable for various types of packaging with plastic composite films and plastic-aluminum composite films, it is ideal for packaging liquids, semi-fluids, solid particles, powders, pastes, as well as food items, fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, fresh flowers, chemical products, valuable medical herbs, fine art, electronic components,  and various items requiring vacuum packaging or vacuum nitrogen packaging to protect against insect infestation, mold growth, moisture, deterioration, oxidation, thereby extending their shelf life.

Product features

  1. Attractive and elegant appearance,  providing a clear view of the actual product, vacuum packaging tends to distort the external appearance, making it difficult to observe the true form of the packaged product, which may lower the packaging quality.
  2. During vacuum nitrogen packaging, maintaining a balanced pressure difference (-600 to -700 mmHg) between the inside and the outside of the packaging prevents air from gradually seeping into the package through microholes, thus preventing premature decay and spoilage of fresh products.
  3. Vacuum nitrogen packaging is most suitable for fragile or crush-prone materials packaging, such as fresh flowers, crisps, and snack foods, which cannot be achieved with vacuum packaging alone,
  4. Some food or materials containing moisture may experience oil and water leakage due to the pressure difference inside the bag after vacuum packaging, this can affect the intrinsic quality and surface appearance of the food or materials.
  5. Vacuum nitrogen packaging is effective for preserving fried foods or vegetable and fruit crisps, preventing food spoilage or crushing, thereby extending their shelf life.