Entry-level thermoforming packaging system for food products

Streamline your packaging process with a versatile thermoforming system that efficiently reduces material waste while accommodating diverse product types, ensuring precise sealing and flexibility for evolving market needs.

The GEA PowerPak 1000 is a versatile thermoforming packaging machine designed specifically for startups and medium-sized businesses seeking reliable, efficient packaging solutions. This machine stands out with its ability to handle diverse applications, including Vacuum, MAP, and Skin packaging, for end products such as sausages, cheese slices, and salami sticks. Operating at speeds of up to 8 cycles per minute, the PowerPak 1000 utilizes a motorized film unwinding and guiding system, ensuring consistent, stress-free sealing while minimizing waste.

With available film widths ranging from 320 mm to 470 mm and a max draw depth of 120 mm, it accommodates varying product sizes and packaging formats. The intuitive control system simplifies operation, allowing for seamless process adaptation and reducing the need for extensive training. The GEA PowerPak 1000 is designed for continuous operation and integrates easily into existing production lines. Its compact footprint and energy-efficient design make it an ideal choice for food packaging applications where flexibility and performance are crucial. Additionally, GEA offers comprehensive customization options and engineering support to meet specific production needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances productivity with up to 8 packaging cycles per minute.
  • Reduces material waste through a motorized film guiding system.
  • Adapts to diverse packaging needs, covering Vacuum, MAP, and Skin options.
  • Minimizes operational costs with compact, energy-efficient design.
  • Simplifies user operation with an intuitive control system, reducing training time.

General


Applications
Map packaging,Vacuum packaging,Sliced cheese,Sausages,Skin packaging
End products
Mozzarella slices,Cheddar cheese slices,Salami sticks,Pepperoni slices,Emmental slices,Gouda cheese slices,Bratwurst,Chipolatas
Steps before
Product preparation,Film loading
Steps after
Packing,Sealing,Quality control,Distribution
Input ingredients
flexible film,rigid film,sausages,sliced cheese
Output ingredients
thermoformed packaging,vacuum packed products,MAP packed products,skin packed products
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


Cycle speed
Up to 8 cycles/min
Film width
320,360,420,430,440,460,470 mm
Index length
214,250,300 mm
Max. draw depth
120 mm
Max. film thickness
Flexible film
Automation
Intuitive control system
Dimensions (LWH)
4328 x 1065 x 1800 mm
Packaging types
Vacuum,MAP,Skin
Motorized film unwinding
Advanced system

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Intuitive control system
Cycle speed
Up to 8 cycles/min
Film unwinding mechanism
Motorized film unwinding and guiding system
Changeover time
Effortless adaptation with intuitive controls
Plastic usage reduction
Reduced plastic usage
Sealing consistency
Consistent and reliable sealing
Waste minimization
Reduced waste through optimized film use
Product adaptability
Versatility for various products and packaging techniques

Material Compatibility


Flexible film compatibility
Yes,up to 300 µm
Rigid film compatibility
Yes,up to 400 µm
Reduced plastic usage
Available
Thermoforming compatibility
Yes

Product type Characteristics


Packaging Type
Thermoform/Vacuum/MAP/Skin
Product Compatibility
Sliced Cheese/Sausages

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
4328 x 1065 x 1800 mm
Compact design
Yes
Control panel type
Intuitive control system

Custom Options


Control panel type
Intuitive control system
Film width options
320,360,420,430,440,460,470 mm
Cycle rate options
Up to 8 cycles/min
Sealing technology
Consistent and reliable sealing
Packaging techniques
Vacuum,MAP,Skin
Pack size flexibility
Compact and flexible design
Motorized Film System
Advanced motorized film unwinding
Index length options
214,250,300 mm