According to the company, the skin system of sealing offers better visibility vacuum packs on a pre-formed tray which is aimed at enhancing shelf life, better product quality and packaging reduction with the use of a shallow tray.
The eclipse SL4 tray sealer is capable of sealing packs at a rate of up to 75 packs per minute and it minimizes the running costs of the user by 90% and requires zero air for full operation. It features an inbuilt tool loading system which allows manual tool changes and accurate docking of electrical and gas connectors, when combined with the lightest tools in the market.
The top tool includes a single impression removable cartridges that allows continued operation during repairs and maintenance. Spare cartridges can be supplied to allow full capacity operation at all times and a complete tool changeover can be achieved within two minutes.
Packaging Automation stated that the eclipse range offers the inside cut option and the capability to run sealing film as thin as 17 micron which reduces film usage by 20% compared with other existing tray sealers.
The range also features tooling heater mats with an integrated thermocouple which are manufactured from a waterproof material and heat up 30% faster. A pack crush protection system eliminates smashed packs when incoming trays are not orientated properly and quick release cutting blades allow for replacement in seconds.
