Whether meat, cheese, sausages or other sensitive food products, successful vacuum packaging depends on the right combination of vacuum bags, product protection and packaging machinery. Film thickness, barrier properties, bag dimensions and sealing parameters must be carefully matched to the specific food product and packaging process.
As part of the Home of Packaging, tbs-pack GmbH and alpha-pack GmbH combine their expertise in packaging materials and machinery. While tbs-pack supplies customized vacuum bags and packaging films, alpha-pack provides suitable vacuum packaging machines and chamber vacuum sealers for different production requirements.
This gives food manufacturers and processing companies a coordinated packaging solution – from the right vacuum bag to the appropriate vacuum packaging equipment.
Firm cheese has different packaging requirements than fresh meat, sausages or products with sharp edges. Fat, moisture and liquids released during packaging can also affect how effectively air is removed and how reliably the vacuum bag can be sealed.
Before selecting the packaging material and machinery, several factors must therefore be considered:
These factors determine which properties the vacuum bag must provide and which vacuum packaging machine is best suited to the production process.
During vacuum packaging, air is removed from the bag before it is heat-sealed. To maintain the vacuum, both the packaging material and the seal must withstand the mechanical stresses encountered during storage and transportation.
tbs-pack customizes its vacuum bags to the specific product, packaging format and production process. Key factors include bag dimensions, film thickness, barrier properties and heat-sealing performance.
An oversized vacuum bag can increase material consumption unnecessarily and make processing more difficult. A bag that is too small, on the other hand, may place excessive stress on the sealing area or packaging material. Product residues and moisture in the sealing area can also affect seal integrity and packaging tightness.
For this reason, selecting the right vacuum bag must always take into account the vacuum packaging machine on which it will be processed.
alpha-pack offers a range of vacuum packaging machines and chamber vacuum sealers designed to meet different production requirements.
For small and medium production volumes, compact chamber vacuum packaging machines can be used. The food product is placed inside a vacuum bag and positioned in the chamber. Air is then removed, and the bag is heat-sealed.
For higher production volumes, a vacuum belt chamber machine can provide a greater level of automation. After vacuuming and sealing, the packaged products are transported out of the machine via a conveyor belt. The most suitable solution depends on factors such as product dimensions, required packaging capacity, available floor space and the desired level of automation.
tbs-pack supplies suitable vacuum bags and adapts the packaging material, dimensions and sealing properties to the specific application. alpha-pack selects and configures the appropriate vacuum packaging machine to meet the requirements of the production process.
Joint packaging trials, commissioning support, maintenance and repair services complete the solution. This ensures that packaging materials and machinery are coordinated and tested before full-scale production begins.
Looking for a reliable vacuum packaging solution for meat, cheese, sausages or other food products?
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