Industrial shrink and drying units for food products

Ensure optimal product integrity and extended shelf life by seamlessly integrating shrink and drying units into your processing line, minimizing temperature exposure while maximizing efficiency and packaging quality.

The SE 60, SE 320, SE 335, SE 120, SE 135, TE 120, and TE 135 from MULTIVAC are specialized shrinking and drying units integrated seamlessly into your packaging line. These systems offer a precise control mechanism that ensures optimal productivity by reducing energy consumption and maintaining minimal temperature penetration. Designed for continuous, high-speed operations, they accommodate a range of product forms, including solid and liquid. Applications span across fresh meats, sausages, cheeses, vegetables, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products. These units support various packaging scenarios with robust construction for longevity and cost-effectiveness. MULTIVAC’s solutions are known for easy integration with existing lines, offering automated processes that enhance efficiency with minimal downtime. Available in corrosion-resistant materials, these units are equipped with features that ensure compliance with industry standards, facilitated maintenance, and comprehensive engineering support for tailored configurations.

Benefits

  • Enhances product shelf life with precise shrinking and drying processes.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, optimizing workflow.
  • Reduces energy consumption through efficient temperature control, lowering operational costs.
  • Adapts to diverse product sizes and formats, ensuring versatility in production.
  • Minimizes maintenance demands with durable construction and easy access features.
Applications
Sausage and meat products,Ready meals,Alternative proteins,Snacks,Cheese,Industrial and consumer products,Fish and seafood,Medical products,Vegetables,Poultry,Pastries,Pharmaceutical products,Fresh meat,Fruit
End products
Lasagna,Battery packs,Apple slices,Salmon fillets,Syringes,Chicken breasts,Tablet blister packs,Potato chips,Steak cuts,Hot dogs,Baby carrots,Croissants,Led bulbs,Cheddar slices,Tofu blocks
Steps before
Packaging,Vacuum Sealing
Steps after
Labeling,Boxing,Quality Inspection
Input ingredients
fresh meat,sausage and meat products,poultry,alternative proteins,cheese,fruit,vegetables,pastries,ready meals,fish and seafood,snacks
Output ingredients
shrink packs,dried products,vacuum-sealed products,extended shelf life products
Automation
PLC-controlled
Capacity
Medium-sized to large products
Integration
Seamless into production lines
Shrink Type
Tank or tunnel
Drying Method
Cold air fans
Shrink Method
Hot water spray
Energy Consumption
Optimized low energy
Space Requirement
Compact footprint
Residual Moisture
Depends on product geometry and throughput
Mobile Capability
SE 60
Temperature Control
Precise
Footprint
Small,no buffer conveyor needed (SE 335)
Automation level
Manual / PLC / Full automation
CIP/SIP
Manual / CIP available
Energy efficiency
Minimized energy consumption
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous operation (Shrink tunnel)
Temperature control
Precise control
Integration capability
Seamless integration into lines
Shrink process type
Shrink tank / Shrink tunnel
Drying process type
Cold air drying with fans
Handling capacity
Suitable for medium to large product sizes
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Machine footprint
Compact
Tank shape
Shrink tank
Tank size
Variable (SE 60,SE 320,SE 335)
Shrink tunnel size
Variable (SE 120,SE 135)
Drying tunnel size
Variable (TE 120,TE 135)
Feed/discharge method
Continuous running or submersion
Control panel type
Automatic height control (TE 120,TE 135)
Integration capability
Seamless into production lines
Temperature Penetration Adjustment
Minimal
Energy Consumption Optimization
Optimized
Integration with Existing Systems
Seamless
Product Geometry Adaptability
Adjustable
Drying Nozzle Height Control
Automatic
Output Range Flexibility
High
Product Size Compatibility
All within machine dimensions
Market info
Multivac is renowned for manufacturing innovative packaging solutions, specializing in vacuum packaging equipment, thermoformers, and labeling systems, catering mainly to the food, medical, and industrial sectors, with a strong reputation for quality and technological advancement.