Automatic Vacuum Packaging Machine for Seafood Processing

Product introduction of Vacuum Packaging Machine

The Automatic Thermoforming Packaging Machine is a continuous industrial packaging system designed to meet the growing demand for efficient and hygienic food packaging solutions. By integrating automatic film feeding, thermoforming, product loading, sealing, cutting, and waste film recycling, the machine provides a complete packaging process within one compact system.

The equipment uses advanced forming and sealing technology to create customized trays directly from rollstock materials. It supports vacuum packaging, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), and skin packaging methods, allowing manufacturers to select suitable packaging solutions according to different food characteristics.

With food-grade stainless steel construction, PLC intelligent control, and modular design, the machine delivers reliable performance for pizza production lines, ready meal factories, meat processors, seafood manufacturers, dairy plants, bakeries, and central kitchen operations.

System Overview

Film Unwinding System

Automatically supplies upper and lower films to maintain continuous packaging operation.

Heating and Forming Unit

Heats packaging materials and forms customized trays according to product requirements.

Product Loading Station

Provides space for manual or automatic product placement.

Vacuum and MAP Sealing Chamber

Removes air or fills protective gas to improve food preservation.

Heat Sealing System

Creates reliable and leak-resistant package seals.

Precision Cutting System

Separates finished packages with accurate cutting performance.

Film Recycling System

Collects remaining packaging film to reduce waste.

PLC Control System

Controls temperature, speed, sealing parameters, and machine operation.

Working principle

The Automatic Thermoforming Packaging Machine operates through a continuous rollstock packaging process.

Step 1: Film Feeding

The upper and lower packaging films are automatically transferred into the machine.

Step 2: Film Heating

The lower film passes through the heating station where it becomes soft and flexible.

Step 3: Tray Forming

The heated film is shaped into customized cavities through precision molds.

Step 4: Product Loading

Products such as pizza, ready meals, meat, seafood, or dairy products are placed into formed trays.

Step 5: Packaging Sealing

The upper film is applied, followed by vacuum, MAP, or skin sealing according to product requirements.

Step 6: Cutting and Output

The sealed packages are automatically separated and transferred to downstream processes.

Product Parameter Table

Parameter	Specification
Machine Type	Automatic Thermoforming Packaging Machine
Application	Pizza, Ready Meal, Meat, Seafood, Dairy, Bakery
Upper Film Width	398 mm
Lower Film Width	422 mm
Production Speed	5–8 cycles/min
Forming Time	1–2 s/cycle
Heat Sealing Time	1.5–2.5 s
Vacuum Degree	≤200 Pa
Power Supply	380V / 50Hz / 15 kW
Machine Material	SUS304 Stainless Steel
Compressed Air Pressure	≥0.6 MPa
Cooling Water Pressure	≥0.1 MPa
Overall Dimension	7000 × 1100 × 2000 mm

Main Features

• The automatic thermoforming system combines forming, sealing, cutting, and recycling in one machine.

• The machine supports vacuum, MAP, and skin packaging technologies for different food products.

• The stainless steel structure ensures hygienic production and easy cleaning.

• The PLC control system provides accurate operation management.

• The constant temperature heating system ensures stable forming quality.

• The servo cutting system delivers precise and clean package separation.

• The modular design allows flexible mold replacement and configuration upgrades.

• The machine supports various packaging materials including flexible and rigid films.

• The high-speed operation improves industrial packaging efficiency.

• The intelligent touchscreen interface simplifies daily operation.

• The automatic recycling system reduces packaging material waste.

• The equipment is suitable for pizza, ready meals, meat, seafood, dairy, and bakery products.

Production Benefits

Higher Packaging Efficiency

Automatic forming, sealing, and cutting reduce manual operation requirements.

Better Product Protection

Vacuum and MAP packaging improve freshness and transportation stability.

Reduced Material Waste

The recycling system helps optimize film usage.

Consistent Package Quality

Precise temperature and sealing control ensure reliable results.

Flexible Production Capability

Different molds allow multiple package designs and food applications.

Application Scenarios

Pizza Production Industry

The machine provides efficient tray forming and sealing solutions for fresh pizza and frozen pizza packaging lines.

Ready Meal Manufacturing

It supports standardized packaging for prepared meals, microwave foods, and convenience food products.

Meat Processing Industry

The equipment provides vacuum and MAP packaging solutions for fresh meat, sliced meat, and processed meat products.

Seafood Processing Industry

Suitable for fish, shrimp, squid, and frozen seafood packaging with improved freshness protection.

Dairy Product Industry

Used for hygienic packaging of cheese, butter, yogurt, and other dairy products.

Bakery and Dessert Production

Provides attractive tray packaging solutions for cakes, pastries, and dessert products.

Central Kitchen Operations

Supports large-scale standardized meal packaging for delivery services and food supply chains.

Why Choose This Equipment

✓ The Automatic Thermoforming Packaging Machine provides a complete packaging solution from film forming to finished product output.

✓ The equipment improves production efficiency through fully automated packaging operation.

✓ Vacuum and MAP technologies help maintain food freshness and extend shelf life.

✓ The machine supports multiple food applications including pizza, meat, seafood, and ready meals.

✓ The hygienic stainless steel design meets modern food processing requirements.

✓ Flexible mold design allows customized package formats for different products.

✓ Stable control performance ensures consistent packaging quality during continuous operation.

✓ The machine reduces labor requirements while improving factory productivity.

FAQ

Q1. What products can this thermoforming packaging machine package?

It is suitable for pizza, ready meals, meat, seafood, dairy products, bakery foods, and vegetables.

Q2. Can it package pizza products?

Yes. It is widely used for fresh pizza and frozen pizza tray packaging.

Q3. What packaging methods are available?

The machine supports vacuum packaging, MAP packaging, and skin packaging.

Q4. Is this machine fully automatic?

Yes. It integrates film feeding, forming, sealing, cutting, and recycling functions.

Q5. What materials can be used?

It supports flexible films, rigid films, printed films, and composite packaging materials.

Q6. Can the mold size be customized?

Yes. Different molds can be designed according to product dimensions and packaging requirements.

Q7. Is the machine suitable for central kitchens?

Yes. It is ideal for central kitchens requiring standardized food packaging.

Q8. What material is used for construction?

The machine uses food-grade SUS304 stainless steel.

Q9. What is the production speed?

The machine can achieve approximately 5–8 cycles per minute depending on configuration.

Q10. Can it connect with other equipment?

Yes. It can integrate with loading systems, labeling machines, inspection equipment, and production lines.

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