Packaging Automation Revolution tray sealing machine

The Revolution, manufactured by Packaging Automation UK and available from MPI Australia, is a single-lane tray sealing machine that is capable of speeds of up to 150 packs/min. The machine technology incorporates interpolated multi-axis robotic motion, which ensures a continuous flow of trays through the machine from infeed to outfeed, eliminating the need for pauses or buffering.

The machine is fully electric and operates without any compressed air, offering savings of up to 98% of the running costs of conventional pneumatically operated tray sealers, according to the company. Its tooling technology can increase the seal force by up to 300% compared to pneumatic systems.

A smoother profile of the tray transfer into the machine allows fluid- or liquid-based products to be transferred without spilling at high speed. Other features include automatic recipe-driven adjustment for printed film when changing products and RFID operator access fobs where factory security of machine settings and parameters is required.

The modified atmosphere packaging technology can achieve the required gas levels through flushing instead of vacuum gas flushing.